Swan Theme Wedding

Swans, one of the most beautiful birds the world has ever seen, have been portrayed by us humans in different ways. While you find them in intimate relationships with royalty in shields and heralds, a more aesthetically inclined person can discover unfathomable joy in Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. So, a swan theme wedding is not to be taken casually; it does have a tradition.

Now, how to create the setting for your swan theme wedding? An ideal setting should involve fluted columns and topiaries, sparkling ponds, fountains, deep-red rose petals etc. All this, however, will be meaningless if there is no horse-drawn carriage to create the atmosphere. There should be a royal touch to everything – you should try to make even the flower girl and ring bearer look like royalty. To match the occasion, the swan-theme should wear a glittering tiara. Her jewelry should convey an impression of timelessness. The Monique L’Huillier gown called ‘Swan Lake’ will be just the perfect wedding gown for the swan theme wedding.

The choice of venue for a swan-theme wedding is important. The wedding place should have manicured grounds and fine architectural details. If these things are in place, you can bring the theme to life by just some subtle touches.

If one so desires, it is also possible to blend the swan theme with other compatible themes such as hearts, or dolphins. As part of your homework, you can borrow a Swan Lake DVD from the neighborhood library and study the costumes and scenery. You can also place your cake on a beautiful platform (it has to be built in the first place) that looks like a swan. You will find varieties of nice swan items like cake toppers in the market.

In case you are keen on giving your swans center-stage as centerpieces, you can use clear glass swan vases that are available in different sizes, and just look fantastic with floral arrangements. You can also fill these vases with tinted water that will match your wedding hues. If you have decided to hold a buffet-style reception, tell your caterers to carve some beautiful swans out of foods. In this way, your guests will stomach the theme better! And if you can afford to burn a hole in your pocket, why not settle for a magnificent kissing swans ice sculpture? If you have it lit from below and wreathed by greenery, it will perhaps attract more eyeballs than even you will do.

Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a free wedding planning guide about weddings. Visit us at www.my-wedding-blog.com