Right after you say “I do” and you have set a date for the wedding you must decide the style of the wedding theme. This decision will affect every aspect of your wedding and reception. Determining your personal style is very much dependant on your personal tastes and your creativity.

Once you tell family and friends that you are getting married many will have opinions about what sort of wedding you need to have. From the wild and far out to the very traditional are likely to be the opinions of family and friends. While you need to consider what others say, this is your wedding and needs to convey your personal style. You need to determine the layout of the wedding, the colors, and the other details and they need to be what you want.

One major decision you need to make early on is the choice of location. Depending on your ultimate goals the location might best be a traditional choice such as a church or possibly a casual setting such as a garden. Besides the choice being one based on your particular style practical considerations such as weather and the time of the year will also play a part. You also need to keep in mind that with a little imagination you can make a stiff formal setting such as a church into a casual setting.