Weird and wonderful wedding themes

Who said weddings had to be 'normal'?  There are some wacky and adventurous people out there... if these couples have the guts to be extreme, then what's stopping you?!...Your guests will NEVER forget your big day!

Hello Kitty... yes this really did happen.  What's more, the bride's flowers are arranged to show Hello Kitty's face.  Not sure if I should be slightly creeped out with the obsession... would I want a wedding ring engraved with the Hello Kitty logo?  Personally no... but I imagine some would love it.

Candy...  Ok slightly more normal, everyone loves sweets and they can provide an explosion of vivid colours. This theme can be made to look really elegant like the last two images show.  You don't have to go crazy and cover the whole venue in sweets but instead be subtle and include it on the dinner tables or near the guest signing in book.

...like a kid in a sweet shop!

Fairytale (not like you know it)... This I can understand because the couple's story probably relates to an animated one.  Although crazy at times (Shrek) you can get some really interesting deco out of it.

...loving the hats

...the bride didn't need a make up trial

Star Wars... Of course there had to be a few fanatics sharing their love for each other and the "Space Opera".  Must admit, the Stormtroopers do outshine the bride.

Underwater... There's a company in Italy who organise this for couples wishing to tie the knot underwater.  I imagine this would be a great experience, although you'd be limited in the number of guests you have.  

So there are some weird and wonderful weddings out there.  Some would probably be much cheaper than a traditional colour themed wedding, for example the Shrek one, you could just hire out costumes from a fancy dress shop!

Such themes are very rare in Indian weddings as we tend to focus on our culture and traditions... but seriously, what's there to stop you from taking a step away from the norm?  

Registry Outfits

A few off white dresses I came across on the internet.  The first one has a fantastic detail at the top of the skirt... but I can't help wonder whether the crochet detail would fold over once you sit down?  Is this design purely for aesthetics or practicality?  Or both?  However, it is different and something I personally haven't seen before.  

www.diva-diva.co.uk

This pretty dress has a little something extra to the traditional plain white dress.  The embroidery, especially on the strap, brings out some character to the dress.  It is unclear whether the dress flows out at the bottom or if it falls straight.  If it falls straight then some women may have an issue in terms of enhancing their figure.

www.sonacouture.com

Registry Outfits

When it comes to the Civil Wedding, you can either go all out and wear a full western white dress... or an indian saree/lengha... OR mix the 2 together.  Whatever the option, you must be comfortable with what you wear.  I have digged out some outfits I really like for a Registry...



http://www.raishma.co.uk/bridal-wear-fusion-28.html



http://www.raishma.co.uk/bridal-wear-fusion-2.html



http://www.raishma.co.uk/bridal-wear-fusion-25.html

The above designs are from a range called 'Fusion' which is aimed for contemporary and mixed marriage brides... I think it's a great range and really does capture both Eastern and Western cultures.  Some may not be the most practical designs but they do look amazing!

http://www.charmicreations.com/registry-wedding-outfits.php

http://www.raishma.co.uk/bridal-wear-registry-51.html



http://www.charmicreations.com/

I really do like the short trails on the designs above, I imagine you'd have to be relatively tall or in 6 inch heels to pull these dresses off...nonetheless they are definitely not something you'd see everyday at Indian weddings.  If you want to be different then in my opinion, this is the way to go.



Bridal Wear

In search of inspiration...I came across Charmi Creations located in Harrow, London who specialise in Wedding Attire.  The site itself, presents a variety of styles and colours; from traditional, vintage inspired to the contemporary... I'm sure they have something to suit every individual taste!  Here are some Bridal outfits which really stood out...

 
 The embroidery itself is what caught my eye, I think it looks great against the maroon fabric.  The busy embroidery might be too much for some brides but the simplicity of the Dupatta balances this.

This next one screams out vintage but the lengha itself has a modern twist...



Red georgette lengha with detachable trail and an inserted net slit

 Quite like the idea of a detachable trail...I have seen a bride wear one and it can be a useful thing to have.
The inserted net slit - I'd like to know how this actually falls around your legs when you're sat down.  The last thing you want is a big puff of net in front of you throughout the ceremony...
I do like this outfit but i think you'd need the perfect figure (maybe height also) to pull this off.  Especially due to the zig zag design of the top.

Here's one of the not-so-traditionally-coloured outfits... I really do like the turquoise of this and the print on the dupatta...some would argue you could wear this as a reception outfit... ?

There is far too much on the 1 website to post on here, I recommend any future Bride/Groom to visit it.

All images from http://www.charmicreations.com/indian-bridal-wear.php

Some more interesting Bridal outfits I've come across...

Laukika, based in Middlesex (but also operate a mail order service) are thought to produce a fusion of indo/western collections.  Some pics I found on their website from a fashion show they participated in - Shaadi Chic, Canary Wharf 2010.





Not a great pic but love the colours and embroidery - everything works well together.



I like the colours and overall styling of this... so much thought has gone into it!

All images from: http://www.laukikacollection.com/catalog/fashion_show.php 

The design of this one might be considered 'out of fashion' for the year 2011 but I think we can still appreciate the gorgeous handiwork that has gone into this.  It's an off white shimmer tissue,  georgette lengha choli and a maroon net dupatta with gold piping and velvet work.  The gold piping adds a really nice touch to the whole design and gives neat finishes to the fabric edges.

http://www.bharatplaza.com/eye-catching-bridal-lehenga.html