03. Planning 101: Wedding theme vs style and creating your mood board

09/21/20 • 22 min

Your Day, Your Way Weddings + Events Podcast

In today’s episode I’m going to explain the difference between your wedding theme and wedding style, as this can be a bit confusing. We will then go through how to decide on your wedding theme and have some fun creating one of your most useful tools - which is your wedding mood board.
In this episode I share:

The difference between your wedding theme and your wedding style
5 steps to help you decide on your wedding theme
Steps to create your wedding mood board, including what to include on your board, whether you create it digitally or printed and the purpose and use of this mood board.

This episode's “Quick Tip” is - every time you need to make a decision regarding the look and feel of your wedding day, be sure not to make this call until you have referenced your mood board and checked that it is in line with your overall wedding theme and style. This is vital in order to create a day that makes sense, that flows cohesively and is consistent from start to finish.
SHARING YOUR MOOD BOARDS
I would love it if after creating your mood boards, you would share photos of them on socials, either via your stories tagging @paradisehunter or send them to me as a DM if you are wanting to keep things under wraps...it would be so awesome to see the progress you have made and your chosen wedding themes, styles and vibe.
If you enjoyed this episode and the Your Day, Your Way podcast, I have a favour. Please take a minute to subscribe, and to leave a rating and a review. You can do that right now by clicking here and choosing your platform. You’ll be helping me to reach more people, and I would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.
Thanks for tuning in and until next week, happy planning people!
LINKS + RESOURCES
WEDDING THEME QUIZZES

One Fab Day - https://www.onefabday.com/quiz-style-of-wedding/
Pop Sugar - https://www.popsugar.com/love/Wedding-Theme-Quiz-35278661
Modern Wedding - https://www.modernwedding.com.au/mw-quiz-what-style-wedding-should-you-have/

Wedding Colour Trends Article - https://www.magnetstreet.com/wedding-color-trends
To download my FREE “Five tips to nailing your wedding theme” head to https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/freebie - this fantastic resource covers today's episode from start to finish and is a great reference to follow in order to complete all the steps in this episode.
Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/3
Send Caitlin a DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paradisehunter
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Related Podcast Episodes
01. Planning 101: Start your wedding planning by answering these 6 questions
02. Planning 101: Getting clear on your non negotiables and your wedding vision

The difference between your wedding theme and your wedding style
5 steps to help you decide on your wedding theme
Steps to create your wedding mood board, including what to include on your board, whether you create it digitally or printed and the purpose and use of this mood board.

One Fab Day - https://www.onefabday.com/quiz-style-of-wedding/
Pop Sugar - https://www.popsugar.com/love/Wedding-Theme-Quiz-35278661
Modern Wedding - https://www.modernwedding.com.au/mw-quiz-what-style-wedding-should-you-have/

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02. Planning 101: Getting clear on your non negotiables and your wedding vision

In today’s episode, I’m going to help you get really clear on your wedding non negotiables, so the elements that you and your partner want to make your priorities. This will involve a lot of discussion and a process of elimination. We will also be looking at your overall wedding vision, explaining what this is and making sure both you and your partner are on the same page.
In this episode I share:

What wedding non-negotiables are and examples of things you could include in yours
Examples of my wedding non negotiables
The meaning of wedding vision
How to create your wedding vision by identifying two important things
How to come up with one sentence that captures the overall emotional experience you are trying to create and ensuring you constantly refer back to this sentence throughout your planning journey, in order to stay in check
The one question you should ask yourself every time you are making a decision for your day - “Will this choice help us create the wedding we imagined?”

This episode's “Quick Tip” is - once you and your partner are clear on your non negotiables and your overall wedding vision, don’t stray from this. Always keep them at the front of your mind in EVERYTHING you decide. Continue to refer back to your “one sentence” that describes the overall vision and experience you are wanting to create and continually ask yourself the question - “Will this choice help us create the wedding we imagined?” Write them on a sticky note and put them at the front of your wedding planner as a good reminder, something to always reference throughout.
If you enjoyed this episode and the Your Day, Your Way podcast, I have a favour. Please take a minute to subscribe, and to leave a rating and a review. You can do that right now by clicking here and choosing your platform. You’ll be helping me to reach more people, and I would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.
Thanks for tuning in and until next week, happy planning people!
LINKS + RESOURCES
To download my FREE “Five tips to nailing your wedding theme” head to https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/freebie
Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/2
Send Caitlin a DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paradisehunter
Check out our website for more ideas and inspiration https://www.paradisehunter.com.au
Sign up to our newsletter so you never miss a beat https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/newsletter
Related Podcast Episode
01. Planning 101: Start your wedding planning by answering these 6 questions

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04. Planning 101: Wedding budget basics and how to stick to one

In today’s episode I’m going to walk you through some wedding budget basics to help you and your partner come up with a figure that you are both not only happy with, but are also comfortable with. We will talk about the average cost of an Australian wedding, tips on how to reduce your costs and what your top 3 wedding costs are likely to be.
In this episode I share:

7 steps to setting your wedding budget
The breakdown and average cost of an Australian wedding
15 top tips for reducing your wedding costs

This episode's “Quick Tip” is - if you know you're saving less than you planned to, or are spending more than you can afford, please don't bury your head in the sand. If you keep tabs on your saving and spending throughout, you can make adjustments as you go, before you get too far in. So many couples don’t do this, then they start to panic six weeks before their wedding, as they realise they're in way over their heads.
If you enjoyed this episode and the Your Day, Your Way podcast, I have a favour. Please take a minute to subscribe, and to leave a rating and a review. You can do that right now by clicking here and choosing your platform. You’ll be helping me to reach more people, and I would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.
Thanks for tuning in and until next week, happy planning people!
LINKS + RESOURCES
To download my FREE “Five steps to nailing your wedding theme” head to https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/freebie
Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/4
Send Caitlin a DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paradisehunter
Check out our website for more ideas and inspiration https://www.paradisehunter.com.au
Sign up to our newsletter so you never miss a beat https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/newsletter
Related Podcast Episodes
02. Planning 101: Getting clear on your non negotiables and your wedding vision