Fun Theme Ideas For Weddings in Arizona

Who doesn’t love a themed wedding? Going with a particular style, or mood even, can make planning a wedding a lot easier by narrowing choices down. It also allows your guests to feel a bit more involved if they know the theme ahead of time. Here at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona, we have seen a few themes in particular that have been really popular! Which one speaks to you?

Country Western Theme

Here in the Arizona desert, plenty of people go with a Country-themed wedding! It’s an obvious choice with the cacti and natural beauty that abound. If you decide to embrace Arizona’s own ambiance, here are a few fun ideas for your big day:

• Cowboy boots are a MUST! There’s nothing cuter than a bride and groom in matching boots, am I right?
• Try having a Moonshine bar. You should have a decent selection of other beverages, of course, but goodness knows Cowboys love their homemade booze. Since moonshine can be made in just about any flavor, it’s pretty easy to keep everyone happy.
• Learn some Two Step or Country Swing for your first dance. Instead of doing the 8^th-grade sway, you can really blow everyone away with some awesome turns – maybe even a dip or two!

Great Gatsby

• Whether you loved the movie or you just feel like you were born in the wrong time, the Roaring Twenties make for a great wedding theme. The time of prohibition brought out plenty of scandal, but it also brought some amazing style and attitude! If you want to spend your day looking like it should be in black and white, try these tips:
• Flapper-style wedding dress and long pearls. Need I say more? Or, if you want to be a little more subtle with your theme, get a 20’s-inspired head piece from Etsy or your favorite bridal shop!

When designing invites, cakes, decorations, etc. – think Art deco, vintage, and lace. The Roaring Twenties were all about glitz and glamour, so your wedding should be the same!

Consider a first dance that matches this era. Depending on your mood, you could have a fun and flirty Swing dance, or a romantic and graceful Foxtrot. Either way, you’re sure to have your guests talking about your dance for a while.

Havana Nights

If Arizona is known for anything aside from the desert, it’s for the great Latin culture. Why not embrace it with a Havana Nights themed wedding? It’s certainly warm enough! Here are a few more ways you can spice up your wedding day:

• Hire a mariachi band! Or if that isn’t your taste, there are plenty of Latin jazz or Latin fusion bands throughout the valley that can give your reception a really unique flavor. Fill your night with Salsa dancing, Reggaeton, Bachata, and the like.
• Make a salsa bar. Candy bars, cupcake bars, SO MANY BARS have been done before. Why not salsa? Red, green, mango, corn, there are plenty of types to choose from. Pick your favorites and give your guests a delicious snack!
• Speaking of salsa… Make your first dance fiery by dancing Salsa! Latin dances are super sexy and feisty, so you’ll definitely get an awesome reaction to a dance like that.

There are TONS of themes you can go with for your wedding, but the most important part is that it is something you love. This is your day, so make it special. If you need help making your dream wedding come true, stop by Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ off the corner of Dobson and Guadalupe Rd's in Mesa. We have helped thousands of couples start their lives together on the right foot with private Wedding Dance Lessons. Give us a call at 480.968.6177 or visit our website for details!