Weddingbee Blog

Wedding themes don’t have to be high-concept. Sometimes a simple decorative element like “stripes” can tie everything together with panache. (Though, as with most themes, a little can go a long way — you wouldn’t want stripes on everything!) Some examples:

Pictured items from left to right, top to bottom (click on the photo for a larger view):

1. Striped cake with bow, Matty Cakes in Atlanta, GA.

2. Cabana stripe light set, $22.95 at Luna Bazaar.

3. Striped candy can be added to a candy buffet or used as favors. Barber pole lollipops from Karen Smallbone are $3.75 each, but less expensive circus sticks are available from Candy Warehouse for 50 cents each ($48 for 96 sticks).

4. Milano favor boxes ($1.50 each) from Wedding Things have a subtle stripe.

5. Fabulous Oscar de la Renta bridal gown from Spring 2008. (Another beautifully striped gown is Style 2064 in the Destinations collection of Belissima Couture.)

6. Striped table runner, from the portfolio of Rebecca Thuss.

7. Graphic striped ribbon from Midori Ribbon. A broad selection of striped ribbons can be found here.

8. Subtly striped tumblers from the MoMA Store are $35 for a set of 4.

9. While striped knee socks might be a bit much for your bridesmaids, how about a striped sash or wide scarf headband?

10. Patterned paper can be used to create invitations or line envelopes, to wrap bridal party gifts, and/or as an accent for reception decor. Paper from Paper Source, $6.50 for 2 sheets (currently out of stock).

11. Striped sugar packets, $10 for a set of 50, from Plum Party.

12. This 3″ striped ornament from Luna Bazaar is $5.95 but would be easy to DIY with paint on papier mache or glass balls.

13. Elegant invitations from Something Special Designs ($2.75 each for 100 invitations, includes full set and envelopes).

Are you having a wedding “theme”? Is there a specific theme board that you’d like to see in the future??