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Inspirational themes

What Theme do I choose?

One of the first things to consider when deciding to host a party or plan a wedding is your theme. With so many ideas to choose from this can be a daunting task! From the moment your guests receive their invitations, they should have an impression of the type of event it will be. Even something as necessary as an invitation should reflect the style of the forth coming occasion. Try to be consistent- stick to key colours, dress your tables appropriately, try to infuse the whole event with a little of your chosen scheme.

Key points to consider

Where am I hosting my party?
The venue in which you hold your event should enhance, even inspire, your theme. A period house evokes an atmosphere of decadence - strong jewel colours, rich golds and ornate centre pieces would work in this setting. A contemporary, modern hotel, however, needs a completely different look. Think, minimalist white, crystals and glass - tables that look clean, chic and stylish.

What time of year will it be?
The season in which your occasion falls should have an influence over the image you go for. A fresh summery table scattered with soft pink rose petals, pink gingham ribbon tied around tealights, a centre piece of wild meadow flowers would look rather strange on a snowy winters day. Its definitely worth looking to nature for inspiration. Echo the tones and palate of the season to guarantee a suitable, harmonious colour scheme.

Which colours should I choose?

The general rule is to use no more than three colours, with at least one of them either white, ivory, cream, gold or silver. A classic colour combination would be cream, gold and dark green, this creates a sophisticated, elegant atmosphere at your reception or , for a slightly more contemporary classic, use simply white and silver. For more colourful approach to your decorations, blend light pastels, i.e. Baby pink, Lilac, Soft blue, or citric brights, i.e. Cerise, Lime, Aqua, with plenty of white or ivory perhaps highlighted with silver. Gold, on the other hand, tends to tie in will with rich jewel colours, i.e. Ruby Red, Emerald green, Royal blue, or deep shades like Burgundy, Regal purple and Navy blue. Don't be afraid of using different shades of the same colour as this can create an incredibly striking result- a party dressed in exactly the same colour could end up looking rather bland. If this all sounds a little scary stick to the classics, or try minimalist black and white.

Lots of my friends have been married recently and used up all my colour ideas. What should I do?
Below are some ideas for contemporary themes, bear in mind these should be used sparingly with plain white table linen and crockery unless your feeling very brave!

• Hot Cerise Pink and Turquoise
• Lemon and Lime
• Bright Citrus Orange and Hot Pink
• Peacock Blue and Dark Chocolate
• A palate of any colour from the brightest to the softest shade.
• Cerise Pink and Lime Green
• Bright Poppy Red and Dark Forest Green

Certain colors create different emotions, here's a quick guide to the most popular ones:

• Blue - Calming, Spiritual, Depth
• Pink - Love, Tenderness, Femininity
• White - Simplicity, Clarity, Purity
• Red - Hot, Sensual, Lust for life, Passion
• Yellow -Fun, Positivity, Happiness
• Green - Harmony, Balance, Peace