| Almost everyone needs to stay within a budget | | | | elaborate, with Mexican ponchos as the tablecloths |
| for their wedding. Instead of having a traditional, | | | | and brightly colored flowers, sombreros, and |
| cheap looking affair, why not consider trying a | | | | maracas adorning the table. What do you think |
| theme that reflects your interests as a couple? | | | | about your wedding party in cowboy boots and |
| Themes are creative as well as easier to shop for | | | | hats for your wedding? |
| since you know ahead of time what you are | | | | Or perhaps a more exotic locale is your dream. |
| looking for. Some popular themes such as | | | | A Middle-Eastern Arabian Nights theme might be |
| beach, luau, Mexican, or fairytale are popular | | | | perfect for you. Think luxurious silks, plush |
| enough that decorations and favors are readily | | | | pillows, and sheer veils. Belly dancing and the |
| available. Here are some themes and ideas for | | | | soulful music of the east can set a very |
| making your wedding a littler cheaper and more | | | | mysterious, exotic, and romantic atmosphere. |
| personal. | | | | Pita bread, hummus, curry, and other traditional |
| What could be more relaxing and luxurious than a | | | | Middle-Eastern food fit into the theme. If you |
| spa-themed wedding? Table centerpieces can | | | | really want to go all out, perhaps your bridal party |
| consist of bowls of floating or scented candles. | | | | can wear costumes, even just for the reception, |
| Consider small soaps, potpourri, or massage | | | | to help further set the mood. |
| lotions for wedding favors. Another idea is to | | | | If you and your groom are big movie buffs, |
| have massage chairs for your guests like the sort | | | | perhaps you could fashion your wedding theme |
| that are set up in the mall. Sample hand lotions | | | | around your favorite movie. Harry Potter, Lord |
| for your guests to try can be a beautiful | | | | of the Rings, and even Star Wars all have great |
| centerpiece by themselves. | | | | potential as a theme. Think of the settings, |
| Western or Mexican themes are another | | | | props, and costumes as your own personal |
| possibility. A piñata, tacos, salsa, and a mariachi | | | | inspirations for your decorations and attire. From |
| band can all play a part is setting a passionate, | | | | a magical old school building to an abundance of |
| hot, western atmosphere. Table decorations can | | | | alien creatures, movie themes can be unique and |
| be simple, like a potted cactus on the table, or | | | | fun for everyone. |