| A special theme can be a great way to give your | | | | Elegant Barbecue: For this wedding theme, your |
| wedding a personality. In the summer months, there | | | | inspiration should be more along the lines of the |
| are many fantastic theme options. From formal to | | | | barbeque at Twelve Oaks in Gone With the Wind |
| casual, classic to whimsical, there is something for | | | | than the typical backyard barbecue. It would be a |
| everyone. Take a look at these great summer | | | | great wedding idea for a reception on the lawn of an |
| wedding theme ideas. | | | | antebellum mansion or even a picturesque park. |
| Hawaiian Luau: Surely one of the most festive and | | | | Serve all the traditional barbeque fixins' in gracious |
| fun of all summer wedding themes, and perfect for | | | | silver trays and refresh your guests with Planter's |
| an outdoor wedding. The bride can wear a gorgeous | | | | punch and fresh lemonade. This is one of the |
| white chiffon halter gown with beach wedding | | | | wedding themes which manages to be both elegant |
| jewelry (engraved shell wedding jewelry is marvelous | | | | and super kid-friendly at the same time. |
| for the beach) and the groom can wear khaki | | | | Golf: If you plan to have your reception at a country |
| trousers with a tasteful (not garish!) Hawaiian shirt. | | | | club, a golf theme would be terrific. The morning of |
| Greet your guests with leis and decorate the | | | | your wedding, set up a golf tournament for the |
| wedding with stunning tropical flowers in fuchsia and | | | | guests. You can carry your golf theme throughout |
| white. For the reception, think drinks served in | | | | the wedding, with table names like 18th Hole and |
| coconuts, a pig roast and poi, and luau dancers. This | | | | Birdie. The men should dress in classic club attire, right |
| is sure to be one of the most fun weddings of the | | | | down to their argyle socks. For the bridesmaids, a |
| summer! | | | | dress in a fabric like madras would be great. |
| Preppy Nautical: Have a classic wedding by the water | | | | Personalized golf balls are the natural choice for the |
| with a nautical motif. The deck of a yacht club would | | | | wedding favors, and the newlyweds can make their |
| be the ideal location for this wedding theme. Great | | | | exit in a decorated golf cart. |
| nautical motifs include anchors, ship wheels, | | | | Carnival: Perfect for the bride and groom who want |
| compasses, and of course sail boats. For the | | | | a wedding that is a lot of fun, but less traditional. The |
| bridesmaids, navy blue cotton strapless dresses with | | | | ideal site would be a carousel, if you can find one in a |
| a sash made from either white grosgrain or white | | | | park that can be reserved for events. Serve cotton |
| rope would be great. Canvas espadrilles and pearl tin | | | | candy, set up classic carnival games like the ring toss, |
| cup necklaces will finish their look perfectly. Hurricane | | | | and end the night with sparklers. This would be an |
| lanterns would be the ideal centerpieces for a preppy | | | | unforgettable wedding theme. |
| nautical wedding. | | | | |