You know how they say there is a thin line between genius and insanity? I think that line is even thinner between theme and costume party. This is a line I struggle with, because I really love a theme. I fact, once upon a time, when Ben and I got together it involved hosting a
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou themed party. A party that may have crossed the line (the apartment was decorated with hand made fish and a jaguar shark cake was served). Have I mentioned that we are
Wes Anderson fans? No?
So, as you may have noticed as you peruse the wedding blogs the "blog chic" aesthetic that I love so, usually has some sort of organizing theme, be it a color, or a design motif, or a logo, or a very clearly expressed theme. Examples:
See? Lots of adorable happening there. My problem is knowing when enough is enough. Because we all love
Breakfast at Tiffany's but we don't want to all stand outside in black evening gown and tiara's and only eat breakfast pastries and drink champagne. And listen to Moonriver of repeat. And have long cigarette holders as favors. And maybe those eyemasks with eyelashes on them. And ivitation that look like the movie poster. Or maybe we do? Because that all sounds really cute to me!!! You see where I get into trouble? That's not even the theme I was thinking of personally, that was just an example off the top of my head. Imagine if I spent months thinking about it.
Sigh. Since I clearly have a hard time holding myself back once I get on a role, I have decided to follow the immortal fashion advice that my mother says comes from Coco Chanel: when you are all dressed and ready to go, look in the mirror and take two things off. If I apply that diligently to my planning. I should be able to tone things down enough that we get "cute" and not "cute for a four year old's birthday party."
Anyone else out there getting carried away with their theme?
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