Expert: John Gordon - 8/23/2009

Question
Hi! My fiance and I would like to do a costume wedding. We want the bridal party to be a specific theme and the guests can wear any costume they want as long as its still elegant. I am having trouble coming up with a good idea for the bridal party's costumes. I know I would like to wear a mermaid style gown, but mermaid theme won't work because my fiance wants a more 'manly' costume. We 1st thought of angels and devils (which I love) then vampires but my mother is overly religious and will freak out if we do anything 'evil' or Gothic. Which really limits my options. I thought maybe an Asian theme would work and the men could be samurais and the women can be geishas but then I couldn't wear my mermaid gown. I am inches and 1 more headache away from just saying 'forget it' and eloping but I fell like I will always regret not having the wedding I want. Please help me come up with a theme my fiance and I will both agree on. Thank you so much!

Answer
Hi Miriam

Firstly, congratulations!

EASY.... broaden the theme. If you use something like 'Heroes' or 'Movie Characters' .... it allows for a broad range and much creativity. It also creates interest and conversation questions on the day as people discuss what movie etc people are.

That's my solution for you.

John Gordon
MagicWorks