When planning a wedding theme, you want something that’s both fun and specific to you as a couple. Look beyond the trends and consider your interests. To start out, here are unique wedding themes for 2026.
Vintage Glam/Old Hollywood
In this contemporary age couples are looking to embrace technology and incorporate bells and whistles in their wedding theme. A vintage glam with a nod to old Hollywood will transport guests to classic Hollywood.
Velvet seating with lace runners and pearls help bring this theme to life. Use rich jewel tones such as emerald, sapphire, and garnet paired with metallic accents for the old Hollywood feel. Grand ballrooms, historic estates, and art deco spaces will all work for your ceremony and reception. Add dramatic lighting and the opportunity for photos and videos styled like an old film. Classic dishes like steak and potatoes bring this theme to the menu.
Tenniscore
This theme could also be applied to other sports such as hockey or football. Tenniscore brings preppy elegance with chic whites and pops of green. A reception at a modern country club with martinis, minimalist florals, or even tennis equipment for the arrangements. Add crisp, fancy table linens to add a Wimbledon feel. Keep your tenniscore theme light and fun like the sport itself.
Celestial Theme
For couples who have a love of space, astrology, or want a fun outdoor theme, a celestial theme can be fun. Use a color palette with midnight blues, silver, and gold accents to make your wedding look like a night sky. With moon shaped arches, table linens with stars, suns, and moons, use LED lighting to mimic the night sky indoors. Weather permitting, it can be fun to have a telescope or two, and maps of the stars as a fun way to end the reception.
Whimsical Fairytale
Whimsical fairytales bring all the charm of a modern wedding theme within the colors and imagination of a children’s book. Use a vibrant color palette, layers of fabric, and a touch of an unexpected fairytale character around every corner. Use colors from the fairytale land as inspiration for your favorite modern or vintage theme. This theme is light and fun for the couple that wants to add some nostalgia and whimsy to their wedding.
Garden/Botanical
A garden or botanical theme can be easy to incorporate because you can use seasonal plants and flowers. Rather than simply just adding flowers, a garden theme goes beyond by creating a living environment.
Think about adding floral ceilings, greenery covered arches, and green house styled tents. Use soft natural colors including blush, sage, and lavender, as well as the flowers themselves to add a soft fragrance to your ceremony. Candlelit walkways and fairy lights added to the arches give another element of garden whimsy. Include local florals and plants, and perhaps include plaques or descriptions with the names and information about all the plants and flowers you use.
Wedding themes can mean different things to different people. Consider adding some elements of these themes you’re inspired by. Check out our bridal collection if you’re in the market for a wedding dress.