While there's moonlight and music and love and romance...

This is definitely a unique wedding idea for those of a romantic temperament, and the best part about it is that this is one where wedding lanterns can be (literally) the star attraction.

This is a very different genre of wedding, mostly because in order for it to be a truly celestial theme, it will need to happen outdoors, under the blanket of a starry night sky. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then i’d probably advise having a smaller, more intimate wedding. So, keep that guest list to a minimum. It would also be a good idea to have a summer wedding, so that you aren’t forced into wearing bulky coats to stave off the cold. In the summer it also gets darker later so you will be able to add a sunset into the mix. Beautiful.

Alternatively, if you want a bigger wedding, you could celebrate in a celestial-themed room, such as the foyer of the Planetarium, or you could hire a marquis and deck it out in midnight blue furnishings and twinkling stars. I once went to a wedding where the whole interior of the tent was covered in dark, unctuous fabric, and it was simply stunning. Use crystal glassware, and as many candles and tealights as you can lay your hands on. A celestial theme is really about the lighting effects.

And speaking of lighting effects, the utimate star piece at a celestial wedding is the gorgeous wedding lantern. Release a good twenty or so- you can hire a team to do this so that they all go off at the same time, or get your guests involved- and gaze in wonder as they float off into the abyss.

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