Top Texas Wedding Themes
“How in the world am I going to pick a theme for my wedding? A quick google search leads me directly to 200+ Wedding Themes and ideas and so far, I’ve only clicked one link! How am I going to narrow down my possibilities?”
Does this stress sound familiar? Anyone who has planned a wedding can tell you all about the endless rabbit hole of information available and the hours and hours spent searching and looking at images online.
Below are some favorite themes for Texas weddings with a painted a picture of what a wedding in each theme would look like. But the best thing about a wedding in Texas is there are no rules! Make your theme whatever you find most beautiful, cool, or adventurous.
Remember, your wedding doesn’t need to fit into a one category or season, your Texas wedding might be a mixture of several themes and may fit into several seasons. So, take these ideas with a grain of salt.
Texas Wedding Themes
Rustic Barn or Farmhouse
A common wedding theme down here in Texas is rustic, and it is easy to see why it is so popular.
Venue: A rustic wedding can be held in an old barn, farmhouse, or cabin. The Grand Hall property in Houston is an example.
Colors: This is a very natural style, embracing brown and green tones.
Decor: Birdcages, lanterns and wooden décor add elegance and compliment earthy florals. This theme is all about southern charm.
Flowers: There are many different flower styles and designs that can be used with rustic Texas barn weddings, but I prefer large white or pink roses, white hydrangea and dusty miller. Succulents are another flower which are commonly overlooked but are beautiful and add to a rustic charm.
Food: Incorporate the rustic style in your menu. Fried chicken, BBQ, baked beans, and corn on thecobare perfect for a farm-to-tablestyle of dining. Burgers are also a good selection for a main course or for more of an appetizer burger bites make excellent hors d’oeuvres.
Garden Wedding
When I think of a garden theme, I think whimsical and romantic.
Venue: Most garden-themed weddings are held outdoors. These smaller venues are great for micro weddings.
Colors: Soft pastel pinks, creams and greenery everywhere.
Decor: As a backdrop create an arch of flowers or greenery and line the aisle with flower petals. Another idea is look for a natural backdrop in the beautiful garden. A large tree, a mossy brick archway or a water feature with natural greenery all around make for beautiful backdrops. It can be fun to design a fan with the couple’s names and wedding date for guests to cool off with.
Flowers: Flowers are the decorative focal point. Use peonies, hydrangea, garden roses and delphinium. Incorporate flowers into all the table arrangements and decorate small bench and sitting areas. These areas are perfect spots for photo-opsfor guests and you to use throughout the reception.
Food and Drink: Something else to consider is a lighter menu option, and don’t forget to have plenty of drink options including water, tea, or lemonade.
Romantic Wedding
Venue: For a romantic theme, I think of a huge ballroom, lit with hanging chandeliers and tables set with fine linens and dinnerware.
Tone: A romantic theme is elegant and traditional. I imagine the bride in a long ball gown with a train flowing gently behind her. Her bridesmaids are dressed in soft pink dresses each designed uniquely with differing styles and accessories. Central to the bride’s look is her jewelry. Maybe matching pearls and a silver laced veil or an old family heirloom, broach or other piece of jewelry that is significant to the bride are central components to making the bride feel like a princess.
Flowers: For flowers, white flowers with small pops of pink. Large white roses, small pink rose bulbs, larkspur and lilies.
Food: Fine dining of fish or steak are the main courses, but I would offer additional dinner alternatives such as salad and chicken. For a fine dining experience do not forget to include RSVP’s with course selections for your guests to choose from.
Historical Vintage Wedding
Often these weddings are a little more traditional and are perfect for history buffs or even art enthusiasts.
Venue: Often downtown, the historical theme is big and can include several venue options such as historical homes or courthouses. Museums are also an option and have elegant architecture creating a sophisticated and vintage feel.
Colors: Any variety of colors would look beautiful in this theme, but I would stick to whites for tradition and add in purple or lavender elements. This color is luxurious and vibrant and historically has been associated with royalty.
Decor: For this theme I would let the venue primarily speak for itself. I would use design elements to create a classic wedding theme but enhance the art and history of the museum instead of cover it up with décor.
Flowers: Lavender, eucalyptus, and gardenia are all beautiful options for floral arrangements.
Food: A classy dinner of steak or seafood, shrimp orlobster, would complement the historical vibesand make your night feel extra classy.
Waterfront Wedding
Venue: A waterfront location could be on an ocean beach like Galveston or at a lake such as Lake Travis in Austin. Personally, I would love to see the sunset reflecting off the lake behind me as I say “I Do” to whom I plan to spend the rest of my life with.
Colors and Decor: I envision a banister with large white balloons and small gold ones leading down to where the ceremony will be held.
Flowers: An archway of flowers, white Tibet roses and freesia, marks the end of the aisle. We kiss as the sun sets over the lake behind us and the photos are beautiful.
Food and Drink: I would offer a variety of cocktails and other alcoholic drinks and hire an amazing DJ. After a simple dinner menuof salad and pizza, guests will either wind down or dance till their shoes fall off. And we would pop open a champagne bottle and toast what a beautiful day it has been for our family and friends to join together to celebrate the love we share.