Photo: Female Brides Issue 11
With themed weddings, there’s always the risk of looking a little tacky, or too try-hard. But with the right amount of balance (between having a pretty, romantic affair mixed with your favourite elements), your celebration will be one to remember for a really long time to come.
See the ideas in the gallery above.
Real couple Amanda Tay and Jason Xie had an enchanted forest-themed wedding that included floating candles in their ballroom, which resembled the Great Hall of Hogwarts.
Photo: Female Brides Issue 11
These keys which were used to guard the Philosopher’s Stone in the first book (they were featured in the third of the Underground Chambers), make such pretty venue decorations!
Photo: Pinterest
If you’re already sorting your guests into Hogwarts’ four Houses, your escort cards are a great way to let them know which one they’re in.
Photo: Pinterest
Professor Severus Snape’s touching revelation of his love for Lily Potter makes such an apt sentiment to have as chair signs or for the reception table.
Photo: Pinterest
If you’re still look for ideas for your table runners, having several pages from one of your favourite Harry Potter books (an old one that’s already battered, please!) is rather neat.
Photo: Pinterest
Ferrero Rocher chocolates with paper wings attached to them make affordable yet adorable favours or escort cards.
Photo: Pinterest
Recreate the magical world’s animated photos with your very own photo wall! Pei Fang and David (Sept 2015) left a few “empty frames” amongst photos of their pre-wedding photoshoot, and from their parents’ wedding, for guests to have fun with.
Photo: Her World Brides, September 2015. Pei Fang & David’s wedding.
Invite your guests into your world of magic with this super-cool recreation of the Marauder’s Map.
Photo: Pinterest
Even if your actual invitations aren’t a part of the theme, vintage-looking parchment envelopes sealed with an official wax seal will make it seem like your guests have been accepted to the British school of witchcraft and wizardry.
Photo: Pinterest
Instead of table numbers, replace them with places in Harry’s world instead.
Photo: Pinterest
Thumbprint guest books aren’t that new anymore, but put a spin to it by having your favourite illustration or image (like The Whomping Willow) here.
Photo: Pinterest
Big on puns? This save-the-date will have you cracking up.
Photo: Pinterest
Skip the house scarves and wands. You’ll be wanting to have this photo in large print and framed in your marital home instead.
Photo: Pinterest
This picture of the Dark Mark above actually looks like something you can achieve with the Northern Lights (without the mark, of course!).
Photo: Pinterest
If you’re not big on a sparkler send-off (accidents may happen!) or releasing paper lanterns (not eco-friendly), this is an adorable idea, which makes for a lovely photo op, too.
Photo: Pinterest