Sports can bring people together or tear them apart.One couple I know (now happily married) almost never had a first date, because he had the nerve to call her during a Yankees playoff game.He later proposed to her on the Jumbotron at Yankee Stadium, so she did eventually forgive him.Then there is the classic question. can an Ohio State girl and a Michigan guy have a long lasting relationship? Maybe, but only if they agree to watch the big game in separate rooms.On the other hand, a shared passion for a team can bring a couple closer.Have you promised your fiance that you will name your firstborn "Brady" after his favorite star quarterback? Then a sports themed wedding might be right for you!It is tricky to pull off a sports themed wedding without being tacky.After all, it is a wedding, not a tailgate party, so you want the event to remain tasteful and elegant.The key is to be subtle.This can be easier said than done, depending in part on your team's colors.(Remember the Green Bay Packers themed wedding on That 70s Show? It is hard to be subtle when working with green and gold!) However, if your team's colors are something neutral, like blue and white, it will make it much easier to pay homage to your sports heros while keeping your wedding tasteful and attractive.For some couples, it is enough to incorporate their team colors into the wedding décor.True fanatics, however, will not be satisfied with such a minimalist tribute.One really fun thing to do is have your team's fight song played as you enter the reception to be announced as man and wife.It makes for a totally personal and unforgettable grand entrance.The groom's cake is the perfect place to show off your team pride.Keep the main cake a little more elegant; if you put a plastic baseball figurine on the top, it will end up looking like a birthday cake for a five year old! Also, be judicious in your use of logos and mascots.The wedding is supposed to be a dignified affair about the union of two people in love, not a promotional event for a professional or college sports team.Make sure that you do not get so swept up in your enthusiasm that you lose sight of the meaning of the day.(For a classic example of a groom gone overboard, watch the Baltimore Colts themed wedding in Diner.).There is one place where a team logo would be appropriate and fun.If you are having a wedding dedicated to your favorite NFL team, then using their logo on the groomsmen gifts would be great.Choose silver koozie can holders that have the football team's logo on one side and your wedding date on the other side as your groomsmen gifts.Your guys will love them (Obviously! Football + beer = perfect present for a man.), and they are actually very handsome gifts.In fact, for a casual wedding, they could make very cool wedding favors as well.The favors are an aspect of the reception where it is always okay to be a little offbeat, and if you are having a sports themed wedding, the chances are that your wedding is going to be a relaxed good time, so go ahead and have fun with it!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Sports Themed Weddings
Sports can bring people together or tear them apart.One couple I know (now happily married) almost never had a first date, because he had the nerve to call her during a Yankees playoff game.He later proposed to her on the Jumbotron at Yankee Stadium, so she did eventually forgive him.Then there is the classic question. can an Ohio State girl and a Michigan guy have a long lasting relationship? Maybe, but only if they agree to watch the big game in separate rooms.On the other hand, a shared passion for a team can bring a couple closer.Have you promised your fiance that you will name your firstborn "Brady" after his favorite star quarterback? Then a sports themed wedding might be right for you!It is tricky to pull off a sports themed wedding without being tacky.After all, it is a wedding, not a tailgate party, so you want the event to remain tasteful and elegant.The key is to be subtle.This can be easier said than done, depending in part on your team's colors.(Remember the Green Bay Packers themed wedding on That 70s Show? It is hard to be subtle when working with green and gold!) However, if your team's colors are something neutral, like blue and white, it will make it much easier to pay homage to your sports heros while keeping your wedding tasteful and attractive.For some couples, it is enough to incorporate their team colors into the wedding décor.True fanatics, however, will not be satisfied with such a minimalist tribute.One really fun thing to do is have your team's fight song played as you enter the reception to be announced as man and wife.It makes for a totally personal and unforgettable grand entrance.The groom's cake is the perfect place to show off your team pride.Keep the main cake a little more elegant; if you put a plastic baseball figurine on the top, it will end up looking like a birthday cake for a five year old! Also, be judicious in your use of logos and mascots.The wedding is supposed to be a dignified affair about the union of two people in love, not a promotional event for a professional or college sports team.Make sure that you do not get so swept up in your enthusiasm that you lose sight of the meaning of the day.(For a classic example of a groom gone overboard, watch the Baltimore Colts themed wedding in Diner.).There is one place where a team logo would be appropriate and fun.If you are having a wedding dedicated to your favorite NFL team, then using their logo on the groomsmen gifts would be great.Choose silver koozie can holders that have the football team's logo on one side and your wedding date on the other side as your groomsmen gifts.Your guys will love them (Obviously! Football + beer = perfect present for a man.), and they are actually very handsome gifts.In fact, for a casual wedding, they could make very cool wedding favors as well.The favors are an aspect of the reception where it is always okay to be a little offbeat, and if you are having a sports themed wedding, the chances are that your wedding is going to be a relaxed good time, so go ahead and have fun with it!
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