So there are plenty of unique wedding themes out there to choose from but this has to be one of our favourites as it’s so much fun!  If you’ve already decided that a traditional wedding is not for you and you’re looking for an idea thats more relaxed and all about immersing yourselves into a day of total enjoyment then the festival theme may be just what you’re looking for!

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The great thing about this theme is that here are no hard and fast rules.  You can have as much fun breaking all the usual rules as you like…. why not send festival tickets or lanyards instead of regular wedding invites?  You could even request a casual dress code or bring a bottle to make sure everyone gets into the spirit of a more relaxed day.  The same goes for picking a venue; no rules…… As well as the usual possibilities of country house, barn or castle, you can also consider village halls, or talk to a local farmer about renting a field.

Nothing says festival more than a cool tipi (and there are plenty to hire on the market), but you could also consider a colourful circus big top and recommend local glamping sites for your guests instead of the usual hotel list. Decorating your venue can be great fun too…. think bunting, festival signage, plenty of balloons and fairy lights or lanterns hanging from trees in the evening. You could even incorporate some creative time into your hen do to craft some of the decor for the day.

Do it yourself favours are really popular right now and a great fit for a festival theme.  We love candy bars as well as popcorn or ice-cream stands.  In the evening there’s nothing better than snacks or casual canapés around a campfire.

For your drinks either hire a converted shepherd hut bar or take on the bar duties yourselves by providing beer in kegs, bottles in bathtubs of ice or cocktails in urns for guests to help themselves.  If you’re opting for a filed venue bringing your own drinks can really keep down the costs.

Another option to consider would be a modern clip or comb with relaxed styling (clips with flowers and leaves are a perfect festival match) and matching contemporary or unfussy jewellery.  The less regal the style also means you’ll get more use in the future as you’ll be more likely to wear the jewellery again and again. For a cool festival look try mixing metals by wearing stacked toggle bracelets of silver, gold and rose gold together… the is a big trend right now and always looks amazing with relaxed bridal wear.