Wedding state of mind — best wedding ideas by states

Stacey Shannon
5 min readSep 9, 2019

Something old, something new, or maybe even something blue? Finding the right wedding theme for you…

When planning your wedding extravaganza, you have so many options. Weddings today have a language of their own. Your wedding needs to tell your love story while showing that you are ready for the next stage of your life. No matter if you love the taste of tradition or are more into contemporary elegance, the right wedding theme is out there for you. Whether you want a destination wedding or to bring your favorite place in the country to your doorstep, we can ensure that you have a wedding that you and your guests won’t ever forget.

Contemporary Manhattan Elegance

Manhattan wedding
Contemporary Manhattan Wedding

Tastes change as we mature. Maybe you always dreamed of walking down the aisle with your father while little flower girls sprinkled petals around your feet and then you grew up and decided that you want something else. You want a wedding that will have just the right dose of tradition yet oozes with pure glamour. For that, there’s no better destination for your wedding than New York. With an elegant updo and a timeless, elegant wedding dress, you can customize your wedding with exotic foods and play with the light, flowers, and decorations.

For example, you can use the Pantone color of the year as inspiration and create your own unique color palette for your makeup and decorations. When it comes to wedding venues in New York, outdoor weddings in Central Park or at the Botanical Gardens have a perfect atmosphere while indoor venues with a view of the city offer a class and dignity that can’t be beat.

In Vino Veritas

If you like wine, beautiful nature and you want to add that wow effect to your wedding day — northern California is the best. In Napa Valley, the sun kisses the horizon and you can enjoy the dramatic view with a glass of wine. An outdoor wedding in a beautiful vineyard with vintage lace decorations and food paired perfectly with locally grown wine would be a dream come true. Whether you want a traditional ceremony or want something a little more individualized, a wedding in wine country might be the perfect thing for you.

Maine and a Halloween themed wedding

If you are a horror movie fan, your favorite season of the year is probably fall. When it comes to a spooky fall wedding, Maine is the place to be. You get all the best aspects of fall with the amazing foliage and what better place for spooky atmosphere than the home of Stephen King? When it comes to your scary wedding venue and menu — Victorian styles are the key. Add dark drapes and antique chandeliers. When it comes to the wedding dress, black is the new white in the gothic world. Add the shades of purple or red and get ready to have the gothic wedding of the year.

Hawaii Beach wedding

Need that something blue for your wedding? How about the deep blue ocean in Hawaii? If you are planning your beach- themed wedding, Hawaii is always a great choice. Think about light, breezy materials for your dress and decorations. Think about a sun tan and long, beachy waves in your hair, perhaps with a little white flower as an accent. And what about your wedding menu? Incorporate seafood and local flavors like coconut and tropical fruit. Serve cocktails at a beach bar. Take full advantage of the island environment.

Minnesota: Industrial buildings and great live music

Minneapolis is a city of music with many crystal clear lakes just waiting for beautiful outdoor receptions. But that’s not all. If you like industrial architecture, in the Twin Cities you can find old buildings with beautiful, uncovered bricks.

Check on some amazing historical Minneapolis wedding venues. Between the stunning buildings and pristine lakes, you can always find a perfect venue for a wedding in the Twin Cities no matter the season. In the summer you can enjoy a beautiful outdoor wedding with a great view at the lake. If it is winter, you will have your own winter wedding fairytale — though you’ll want to be sure your wedding dress is very well insulated in that case.

When it comes to music, a Minnesota wedding needs to bring the funk. Legends like Bob Dylan and Prince, grunge and punk pioneers like Soul Asylum and Husker Du, and current chart toppers like Lizzo have all found their voices in Minneapolis so no matter what your musical tastes, you can find the perfect music to make your Minnesota wedding stand out. From live bands to DJs, music at Minnesota weddings can take your reception into the stratosphere

Alaska — Winter Wedding

If you are looking for a perfect place where you can live your frozen fairytale, Alaska is always a great choice. The white of your dress and the white of the snow will make for pictures straight out of some Nordic dream. The natural views in Alaska are unparalleled. It will be cold, but be brave! Incorporate a snowflake motif everywhere. If you like a Christmas theme for your wedding, add a red and green color palette, warm appetizers and warm cocoa instead of cocktails. Be a true snow queen!

Nevada — Las Vegas wedding

desert wedding

Everybody dreamed about Las Vegas wedding in some part of their life. If you have that adventurous spirit and you like to go over the top, a Las Vegas wedding could be a great idea. Organize your weekend in Las Vegas. You can find your wedding package according to your budget. Feel like a sweet desert rose and organize your wedding in the Valley of Fire in the Mojave Desert. Or if you like to stick to the ‘’tradition’’ you can choose an Elvis wedding package. Your favorite pop culture icon will take you down the aisle and sing your favorite tunes. And after that, you can get some peanut butter banana sandwiches as appetizers just like the King would have done it.

Viva Las Vegas!

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Stacey Shannon

Creative person, passionate about writing, cats and coffee. Simple person.