It’s often only once you get engaged that you begin to understand the massive undertaking that is planning a wedding. Even if you plan on keeping things small, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the moving parts, from the dress to the venue to the guest list to the flower arrangements. There are many New Hampshire wedding venues to choose from, but how will you know which one is right for you?
After taking a deep, slow breath, the best place to start is deciding on a theme for your wedding. Regardless of how overtly “themed” you want your wedding to be, having an idea of what you want your wedding to look and feel like gives you a roadmap for the rest of your wedding planning.
The natural next question is, how do you come up with a good wedding theme? We have good news for you – there are a few simple steps that you can follow right now to decide on the perfect wedding theme for you and your partner.
Where to start? Think about the history of your relationship. For example, you could look at how you met your partner or review any pivotal moments or events in your relationship story. Going through photographs and talking about it together can help you pick up any meaningful patterns. Are you a travel powerhouse? Did you first bond over a shared favorite book or movie? Do you have a favorite date-night spot or shared activity? Asking questions like these will help you narrow down some shared elements that you feel represent your relationship.
Next, think about and discuss your personal style. Some love the extravagant, over-the-top look, while some are modern and minimalist at heart. Getting clear on your style and preferences can help you choose what personal elements you’d like to incorporate into your big day.
Your location sets the scene for your wedding. Step one will help you decide where you want your wedding to be, but other factors are at play, too. If a destination wedding is what you’re after, the Bedford Village Inn specializes in hosting unforgettable weddings with versatile accommodation, and different room and style options to suit your look and feel. Feel free to chat with our team for recommendations or take a virtual tour of our Bedford Village Inn wedding venue options online to get inspired.
At every great wedding, function and aesthetics work hand in hand. Take the time to research what the seasons are like at your destination, and pick a date accordingly. After all, your location is going to look different in different seasons. Bedford, for example, is known for our warm, wet summers and snowy winters, but the absolute highlight has to be fall, when that sensational New England fall foliage comes out.
Apart from the beautiful weather, the versatile wedding venues in NH give you opportunities for just about every type of wedding, from stunning riverfront or lakeside beach weddings to opulent country estates and rustic barns to fairy tale forests. Knowing which type of wedding you want – start with the question of outdoor or indoor, and work down from there – will also guide your timing. At the Bedford Village Inn, we cater for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, making for a great choice no matter the time of year.
Now that you have a clear idea of what you want, it’s time to pull all your inspiration together in one place. This will help you stay true to your theme even when it feels like decisions are flying at you from all directions. You can include everything from your dress to the kind of flowers you want on your ceremony arch. Add your dream New Hampshire wedding venue and decor ideas that fit with your personal theme and show your ideal color scheme.
With the heart of your theme and your location in mind, draw ideas from wherever you find them. Social media and magazines are full of wedding content for just this moment. Put everything that resonates into a folder or on a Pinterest board, then set aside some time to go through it with your fiancé(e) and winnow it down to include only the things that resonate, appeal to your sense of style, and that you just plain love.
At the Bedford Village Inn, we treat every wedding like it’s the only wedding. There’s a reason we’re known as one of the top New Hampshire wedding venues. We bring our years of experience and knowledge to your wedding team, giving you the peace of mind that your special day will go as planned while making your wildest wedding dreams come true. Browse our website to see our wedding venues and full range of wedding services, or contact our team to set up a meeting and get all your questions answered.
We wish you luck on your wedding planning adventure!
