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56 Romantic Travel Wedding Theme Ideas

Right now nobody thinks of travelling for real – we have another big problem arisen. But when all this is over, when we are able to travel again, many travel-loving couples will tie the knot, and travel wedding theme will be one of the most popular again.

Couples around the world choose this theme for their weddings, so now we have so many interesting and cool travel themed ideas and of course you can use them for your big day! So what can you create if you pick up travel theme? First of all, pay your attention to wedding decorations such as table centerpieces with globes, maps and suitcases, table numbers with famous country or city pics and backdrops for the photo shoot (for example, you can find a big map or make a composition with vintage suitcases and globes). You can also create even groom boutonnieres and favor boxes from a map! Find more ideas below.

Travel Wedding Decor

A bright fall wedding arch with a stack of suitcases and globes around for a travel-themed wedding.

A chic vintage travel-themed wedding centerpiece of a wood slice, a stack of books, a globe and a vintage camera.

A cool wedding backdrop or photo booth backdrop with various globes and blooms and greenery around.

A floral and greenery round wedding arch with paper planes, a stack of vintage suitcases and a globe on top.

A fun wedding centerpiece styled with NYC sights and bright pink and white blooms and greenery.

A large globe with a large tag is a nice wedding decoration and it can double as a wedding guest book, too.

A modern wedding centerpiece of a greenery wreath and a sheer globe is a stylish idea for a travel-themed wedding.

A stack of vintage suitcases, books, right blooms, a fun plane, a globe and a sign is cool decor for a vintage travel-themed wedding.

A travel wedding centerpiece of a globe, a suitcase, a neutral bloom and greenery arrangement.

A travel wedding centerpiece of stacked books, a sign, thistles in a bottle and a large globe.

A travel-themed wedding centerpiece of a cage fileld with flowers and greenery, a map sign with a tag.

A travel-themed wedding centerpiece of a wooden box, greenery, a candle, a vintage camera, a globe and a sign.

A vintage travel-themed wedding centerpiece of a vintage camera, neutral blooms and greeneyr, a map sign.

A wedding centerpiece of a stack of vintage books, a vintage camera, pastel blooms and a large globe for a travel-themed wedding.

A wedding centerpiece with a name, dried blooms and greenery in bottles and jars for a travel-themed wedding.

A wedding seating chart styled as a world map with some cards is a creative idea for a travel-themed wedding.

A wedding sweetheart table with suitcases on both sides, monograms, blooms and a globe by the table.

A wooden board with a map and a pebble with a monogram is a cool idea to mark each place setting.

A wooden box with vintage cards and moss insidde is a cool alternative to a wedding guest book.

Pastel-colored luggage tags are nice wedding favors and can also double as escort cards, too.

Stylish faux leather luggage tags are nice wedding favors and you can DIY them all.

Travel themed wedding decor of a stack of suitcases, greenery and pastel blooms is a cool and fun idea.

Travel-themed wedding decor - suitcases, a globe, vintage cameras and greenery and branches behind the table.

Wedding decor done with lots fo vintage suitcases, white blooms and greenery, a globe and a plane.

Wedding decor done with vintage suitcases stacked on each other, greenery, white and pink blooms and a tag on top.

Wedding decor of vintage suitcases, bright yellow blooms, a sign, candle lanterns and a sign with wooden elements.

Wedding escort cards styled as little planes of map paper can double as fun wedding favors.

Wedding escort cards with concrete and pink paper planes on top to match the travel-themed wedding.

Whimsy vintage travel wedding decor of stacked suitcases, bright blooms and a vintage telephone.

A globe to sign is a fresh and cool alternative to a wedding guest book, perfect for a travel-themed wedding.

Offer a suitcase with a globe and a sign to let your guests leave you cards, wishes or where to travel.

Name the tables after various cities where you've been, here a black and white photo of Big Ben.

Thank your guests with pretty suitcases to mark that this is a travel-themed wedding.

A chalkboard globe with your names and wedding date is a nice decoration and you can also offer it as a wedding guest book.

A very creative wedding invitation styled as a passport is a cool and bold idea to rock.

A suitcase with a globe and blooms as decor and a map with a cool quote for a travel-themed wedding.

A bright sign styled as a card with a cool quote is a nice idea for a travel-themed wedding.

A map pillow for rings is a nice alternative to a bowl and it embraces the theme of the wedding.

A map flower with burlap is a cool accessory for a groom - rustic, travel-themed and not only.

A table named Germany with a plane - it's a cool idea to mark each table and name it after coutries where you've been.

Mini cardboard suitcases with favors inside are amazing for a travel-themed wedding.

A cute wedding centerpiece of a mint vase with pink blooms and a map covered vase with white flowers for a travel-themed wedding.

A floral wedding centerpiece with a map table number is a cool idea for a travel-themed wedding.

Escort cards styled as plane tickets of cardboard for a travel-themed wedding.

Map packages for wedding favors are ideal for a travel-themed wedding - you can make them yourself easily.

A pastel floral centerpiece and a map table number for a cool travel-themed wedding.

A map boutonniere with fabric blooms is a cool accessory for a travel-themed wedding, for grooms and groomsmen.

A travel-themed wedding backdrop with a map, a globe, paper air planes and flowers.

A travel-themed wedding centerpiece of a globe, pink blooms, candles and a stack of books.

Travel Wedding Food

A catchy black and white wedding cake with views of London for a travel-loving couple or for those who are getting married in London.

A black and white wedding cake topped with fresh blooms and with planes to mark that it's a travel-themed wedding.

A white and green travel-themed wedding cake with tags that name the cities where the couple has been.

A unique wedding cake composed of suitcases and a plane with cake toppers is a fun idea for a travel-themed wedding.

A white wedding cake with map decor and mini map heart cake toppers for a cool and fun look.

Cupcakes put in map liners and topped with cool map toppers shaped as planes.

Offer wedding desserts and sweets in a vintage suitcase to match your wedding theme.

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25 Travel Themed Wedding or Party Ideas

You live for the thrill of adventure, and you’re constantly dreaming of new places to visit — sound familiar? If you and your significant other have a bad case of the travel bug, why not incorporate a travel theme into your wedding? With some DIY touches, a few globes and a map or two here and there, you can have a beautiful wedding that takes on your sense of adventure. So please fasten your seat belts and enjoy these 25 gorgeous travel themed weddings.

1. Global Centerpieces : Using globes as centerpieces along with some vintage books and simple name tags is an easy and elegant way to show your guests that you’re about to embark on the best honeymoon ever. (via Every Last Detail )

2. Suitcase Cake : This cake incorporates both maps and fondant suitcases for a pretty incredible stacked piece of art. (via Wedding Chicks )

3. Philadelphia Love : Want to keep your hometown close to your sole? Put maps of your hometown into your shoes! (via Ruffled )

4. Wrapped Bouquets : For an inexpensive bit of charming decor, try wrapping vases in vintage maps. (via Green Wedding Shoes )

5. Pinned It: Instead of a guestbook, this couple asked guests to put a pin in the map where they were from. If you have relatives coming from near and far, this is a cool way to let everyone know what a globetrotting family you come from. (via Weddings Unveiled)

6. Bright and Cheery : The bright colors and mismatched tableware give this wedding instant charm. If you are using globes on your tables, make sure they aren’t too tall so your guests can still talk to each other. (via Green Wedding Shoes )

7. Aviation Inspiration : Know someone with a little plane? This couple fully embraced the spirit of flight and incorporated the airstrip right into their chic wedding. (via Green Wedding Shoes )

8. Map Heart Garland : Find some maps, cut out a million little hearts and string them into pretty garlands to decorate the reception space. (via Green Wedding Shoes )

9. Traveling Engagement Shoot : This couple wanted a travel-inspired engagement shoot and used a little airport as the setting for their beautiful pictures. (via Bridal Musings )

10. Baggage Tags : These elegant baggage tags are perfect for on-theme escort cards. (via Wedding Chicks )

11. Compass Favors : Give each guest a gold compass as a wedding favor for a pretty, vintage takeaway. (via Style Me Pretty )

12. Dessert Table : How fun is this colorful dessert table? The backdrop is made up of pinwheels made out of maps, and the cake doesn’t take itself too seriously with the fondant city cutouts. (via Green Wedding Shoes )

13. Send Off Notes : Have each guest write on a little hot-air-ballon tag and pin it on a place that they have visited to give the couple a personalized bucket list. (via Style Me Pretty )

14. Global Guestbook : This is one guest book idea you’ll be sure to keep around. Have your guests sign a globe with travel tips and relationship advice. (via Ruffled )

15. Wedding Invite : The hand lettering and fun color palette on these invitations could go very modern or very vintage depending on your style. (via Etsy )

16. Trunk Decor : Scour your thrift shops and flea markets to find some old trunks to stack around the dessert table, the bar or the gift table. (via Green Weddings Shoes )

17. Destination-Inspired Tables: This wedding went all out by decorating each table to represent a different country. (via Nelwin Uy)

18. Old World Invitation: Fun, vintage invitations keep things simple with a hand-drawn map and RSVP card. (via Julie Song Ink)

19. Vintage Love Letter Cake : Did you and your love have a long distance relationship? This pretty cake pays homage to all those love letters you sent. (via WedLuxe )

20. Seating Chart : Label each table a different country, then use strings and pins to show the guests where they would be sitting. (via Wedding Chicks )

21. Boarding Pass Invitations : All aboard for a funky wedding! These personalized boarding passes are perfect for setting the theme of your big day. (via Style Me Pretty )

22. Vintage Parisian Wedding : This chic wedding went with simple little bouquets and pretty place cards for a more subtle approach to the travel theme. (via Couture Colorado )

23. Subtle Travel Accents : Keep the theme understated with little edible stamps. (via Ruffled )

24. Vintage Travel Wedding: This wedding used lots of handmade details and natural accents like wooden airplanes on the invitation for a vintage feel. (via DIY Bride)

25. Travel Book Centerpiece: Go crazy at the second hand bookstores and get piles of travel books for your table centerpieces. (via All Women Stalk)

Do any of these weddings inspire you to book your tickets for a travel themed wedding? Let us know in the comments below!

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Inspiration for Your Travel Themed Wedding or Destination Wedding

Last updated: June 14, 2024 - Written by Jessica Norah 106 Comments

Planning a travel themed wedding? The goal of this article is to provide inspiration for couples planning a travel inspired wedding or destination wedding.

I guess you could say that Laurence and I had a travel-themed wedding although it was more of a destination wedding. We legally married at sea aboard the RMS Queen Mary 2 in the Atlantic Ocean. Then we had a small ceremony in Venice Italy for family and friends to celebrate our wedding in Venice .

Even though we did not have the most traditional wedding ceremony or reception, I spent quite a bit of time online researching awesome travel themed wedding items and ideas about ways a couple could incorporate their wanderlust and love of travel into their wedding ceremony and wedding reception.

We’ve put together a list of over 100 items that we think would be perfect for a travel-themed wedding. These include travel themed wedding invitations, wedding rings, wedding decorations, table place cards, cake toppers, DIY ideas, wedding favor gifts, and more!

Many of our recommendations are focused on handmade items and unique products that can be customized to fit the style of any wedding couple. We include items that should fit just about any type of wedding and suit any wedding budget.

We have physically reviewed many of these items and hope you enjoy this list of wonderful travel themed wedding items. We hope it inspires you and gives you plenty of ideas for your own travel themed wedding!

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100+ Ideas for a Travel Themed Wedding

In 2015, one survey of American wedding couples found that approximately 21% have a destination wedding of some sort, whether domestically or internationally. The study found that there are more than 350,000 destination weddings each year, 77% of which take place in the continental US and 23% at international destinations with the Caribbean and Mexico being the two most popular destinations.

However, not all couples want or can have a destination wedding, but many still want to incorporate their love of travel into their wedding celebration. You don’t have to have a destination wedding to fill your marriage celebration with travel inspired touches. 

So we are sharing over 100 products we found during our search that we thought would be perfect for a travel themed wedding or a destination wedding. These simple travel themed wedding decorations can help transport your guests to another land, and make them feel like they’re on holiday, even if they are still in their hometown.

I got truly interested in the topic of how to incorporate elements of travel into one’s wedding after we decided to get customized engagement/wedding rings with a strong travel element.  Many of the items on this list we physically reviewed. Some were items we purchased or received as gifts, and others were given to us by artists for review. Other products are just ones I loved when researching travel themed weddings online.

The majority of the items included on our list are handmade or hand customized items, made by a single artist, family, or a small business. Many of these items are truly unique and the majority can be customized to include elements that are special to you.

Note that most wedding items are marketed towards heterosexual couples with bride/groom and his/her versions. However, given that most of our recommended items can be personalized, most artists are happy to adjust wording/colors/features to suit a gay wedding, civil union, nonbinary couple, etc. Just message them to ask!

We know that many people, like us, want to try to support local businesses when we can, and with Etsy it is easy to find products that are made in one’s own country. We share items that are made worldwide, with a large number of products produced in the USA, Canada, and the UK. But we also include items made by artists in Australia, the Ukraine, France, India, Brazil, Israel, etc. 

When shopping, we recommend ordering items well before you need them for the wedding. Personalized and custom orders will take longer to make and international shipping times can be slow.

Although we chose these items specifically for a travel themed wedding, many of these items will also work for travel themed bridal showers, bon voyage parties, birthday parties, baby showers, engagement parties, wedding couple gifts, and just as general travel-related gifts.

There are so many possible ways to incorporate travel elements into your wedding, and we have tried to cover a variety of items from cake toppers to wedding invitations to wedding favors to wedding jewelry. We also tried to include items that fit a number of budgets and types of weddings. 

We hope that this list helps inspire you to incorporate some element of your own wanderlust into your upcoming wedding or party! 

Let’s get started!

Travel Themed Wedding Invitations & Save the Date Cards

Let your guests know that there will be a travel theme for the wedding from the beginning, with your travel themed wedding invitations and Save the Date cards. Get your guests excited by sending them something like a passport or boarding pass inspired wedding invite.

Most also offer other wedding stationery so you can also get matching menus, table place cards, thank you cards, etc. if you find a design you really love!

Just note when shopping for wedding invitations, the initial fee is normally the design fee which pays for the designer’s time to customize and tailor the invites to fit the look you want. Then there is normally a separate fee for the printing and shipping of the needed number of invites.

Below are some great travel-inspired options to get your imagination going.

Boarding Pass Wedding Invitation

These customizable destination-specific wedding invitations will get your guests super excited for your big day. The set includes a boarding pass inspired invite plus RSVP card. You can also add a matching Save the Date card to your order. You can customize them for any destination you want.

The Canada based designer works with you on all the final details to ensure your stationery is perfect for you! See lots of wedding stationery options in their Party Glamour Shop .

World Map Wedding Invitations

Impress your guests with these wanderlust-inducing world map wedding invitations . Featuring a patterned map border and a soaring airplane at the top of your wedding announcement, you can choose from 6 map designs to introduce your big day.

Invitation sets include the main invite with A7 envelope, a details card, and a RSVP card with an A1 envelope. Globe shaped design pockets can also be added.

See more travel-themed invitation designs and wedding accessories from Momentous Boutique here .

Starfish Hessian Wedding Invitations

These gorgeous handmade starfish beach invitations which are paired with a flip flop shaped RSVP card are a perfect addition for those of you planning a beach wedding. They are fully customizable in terms of color, font, and design allowing you the ultimate flexibility to create something you truly love.

Check out the Wedding Pod’s other designs and sweet wedding favors here .

Cruise Wedding Invitations

Having gotten married out at sea ourselves, we are huge fans of these cruise ship boarding pass wedding invitations ! It’s all about the little details with the cut-out notches and the perforated top – it almost looks like the real deal!

Each set includes a fully customized boarding pass printed on heavy white cardstock, a ticket sleeve with nautical knot pattern, 1 luggage tag inspired RSVP card with return envelope, and exterior mailing envelope.

You can explore more of The Stylish Scribe’s designs here .

Passport Invitations

I bet your wedding guests have never seen an invitation quite like this! These 2, 6 or 10 page passport invitations are fully customizable, affordable, and will suit every couple’s style & individuality. Made with premium semi-gloss or matte pages, they bring a modern alternative to traditional destination wedding invitations.

Based in Canada, Brian & Jacquie have some other pretty unique wedding invitations on offer at the Empire Invites shop .

Self Print Travel Wedding Invites & Save the Dates

These self-print boarding pass inspired wedding invites and travel-themed custom photo save the date cards are perfect for those who are looking for a more budget-friendly option. Price includes customization, proofing, and the print-ready files that come ready for printing at home or a local printshop.

These invites are great for those who have access to high-quality printing or for those who are planning to send their invites or save the dates electronically via email. 

We did a custom design with Sameeha and it turned out fantastic. You can see more invite designs in Sameeha’s Store here .  

Travel Themed Engagement or Wedding Rings

Has your mutual love for travel played a big part in your relationship? Travel themed engagement and wedding rings are the perfect way to symbolize and celebrate your love for each other and for the world you have explored together.

Capture the exact location you got engaged with a beautiful coordinates ring, or honor your hometown with interlocking coastline or mountain rings. We have included some really unique options to choose from below that are sure to showcase your shared love for travel.

World Map Cutout Ring

This 14K gold map ring features the continents attached to two solid gold bands giving it a unique look. The ring is available in yellow, white, or rose 14k. The ring has been designed with extra gold to be stronger and more durable to be worn as an engagement ring.

The handmade world map ring is also available in less expensive designs and metals for those with a smaller budget, although these may be less suitable for a daily wear engagement ring. See more world map ring designs in Layla’s online shop .

Interlocking Custom Coastline or Mountain Rings

This beautiful two-part platinum interlocking coastline ring is handmade to show off the outline of your favorite coastline—it doesn’t get much more unique than that! It is the perfect wedding ring to celebrate a special holiday, country of birth, or a location you will never forget.

Or if you are more of a mountain person than a water person, they also have an interlocking mountain ring where you can have a ring designed with the outline of your favorite mountain or mountain range.

You’ll be given the opportunity to choose your coastline or mountain range by specifying a place name, or stretch between two points once you’ve added the ring to your shopping cart. If you and your partner share a favorite place, you might consider getting matching rings.

You can find more of Hannah Louise Lamb’s work here .

Gold Coordinates Ring

Capture your favorite location with this thin 14 K sold yellow gold ring stamped with your custom coordinates. This personalized wedding ring measures 2mm in width and is 1.25 mm thick, so it is very thin and is perfect for stacking, so you can add to it when more of life’s big moments come knocking.

Anna Ourth has a whole selection of customizable rings and jewelry, click here to see more.

Joint Map Gold Rings

Unite through your love for travel with this pair of 18k white gold world map rings . One ring covers the northern hemisphere and one depicts the southern hemisphere. Only when you join both rings can you can see the complete map. One ring includes a 1.70mm diamond.

The ring set is available in white gold, rose gold, or yellow gold. Personalization is possible.

These unique wedding rings are made in Spain and you can see a large selection of jewelry by Pepe Dry .

Titanium Laser-Etched World Map Rings

This unisex titanium map ring has been laser cut with a world map design. This is repeated 3 times around the ring. The intricate map details are laser etched with a very high power laser and these are the most detailed world map rings we’ve ever seen. The inside of the rings can also be engraved.

Laurence and I purchased a custom version of this ring as our own engagement and wedding rings!

There are many other laser designs available, including custom requests. Fingerprints and photos can also be lasered onto the rings. See more ring designs by Bruce at Boone Rings .

Travel Themed Ring Pillows & Boxes

Once you have your wedding rings picked out, you need to think about how you want to store and present them on your wedding day. Your wedding rings are front and center at your ceremony so it’s important to make sure they arrive safely.

Not only do ring pillows and boxes act as a stylish way of holding your new jewelry as you walk down the aisle, but they can also be used as a lovely keepsake to remember your big day after the wedding.

Personalized Wedding Ring Box

This engraved ring box is inspired by the Disney-Pixar film Up and designed for a couple who are ready for their next big adventure. The engraved wooden box has a magnetic seal and features a pretty balloon design and quote from the film. It can hold two rings with the felt and ribbon included. You can choose from 5 colored felt inserts.

Laura can also do custom designs and has some great bespoke engraved and printed designs in her UK-based store .

Travel Themed Wedding Ring Pillow

If you want to take this travel theme to the next level, it all comes down to the little details. This ivory satin ring bearer pillow could be a lovely addition to your wedding ceremony with its airplanes and customizable travel signpost.

You can personalize it with your name and wedding date, change the colors, or even order a matching guest book. You can find more options in Sandrine’s Porte Alliance store here .

Beach Wedding Ring Box

Fill this beautiful wooden ring box with sand from your favorite beach, or use the sand from the beach you will be getting married at! When you open up this tiny treasure chest, you’ll find a customizable color heart, where Renee can write your initials or the date of your big day in vinyl writing. The box itself measures 2.36″ x 2.36″ x 3.54″.

What an amazing keepsake box and one that will look fantastic in wedding photos as well!  See Renee’s full set of offerings here .

Travel Themed Bridal Wedding Jewelry

Jewelry is a great way to show off one’s love of travel. This can be done in an obvious way or in a more discreet fashion. There are a lot of travel-themed jewelry options out there and for a wedding we recommend thinking about necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

Below are some ideas to give you some inspiration, but if you don’t find something you love, take a look at our giant travel jewelry guide for more options.

Earth Bead Necklace

This sapphire blue earth necklace is perfect for the bride who needs a little “something blue” during her wedding. The necklace features a small round sapphire blue Czech glass bead, antique pewter charm, and silver plated chain. The globe charm can be purchased alone or with the chain.

This store has a large selection of travel-themed jewelry and charms, including other globe designs, and you can see more at Evelyn Mae Creations .

World Map Necklace

This handmade world map necklace features multiple hand cut pieces joined together to create a world map design. The necklace and chain is made from sterling silver or 14K filled yellow or rose gold. Personalization is also possible.

You can see more travel related jewelry at Ivy’s shop Ivy By Design .

Compass Rose Necklace

This dainty compass rose necklace has a small sterling silver charm and chain. Perfect for the bride who prefers small and more discreet jewelry, and great for everyday wear.

The necklace comes with gift packaging so is perfect for gift giving and would also make good bridesmaid gifts. You can see more jewelry by Efy Tal here .

Pandora World Map Pendant

This globe pendant charm is made by Pandora is made of sterling silver and features 23 bead-set clear cubic zirconia and shimmering blue enamel. Can be worn on a necklace or charm bracelet. Another option for a bride looking for “something blue”.

See more Pandora charms and jewelry here .

Airplane Gold Earrings

These tiny gold statement earrings are shaped like airplanes and made of 18K gold. These dainty earrings are a great way to show off one’s travel love in an elegant way.

See more fashion and fine jewelry designed by NYC-based Carleen  here .

Sterling Silver Country or State Earrings

These solid sterling silver stud earrings are cut in the shape of Australia and show a heart being cutout over Sydney, but almost any country, U.S. state, or continent is possible. These earrings are available in two sizes (standard and petite) and the heart location can be moved (or removed)! Also available in 14K gold as well.

See more state and country jewelry at Tanya and her husband’s store The Hometown Haven .

Gold World Map Cuff

This wide metal cuff contains a laser cut-out of the world map. Available in 24K gold plated or rhodium plated brass. The bracelet is designed to fit almost any arm.

A beautiful cuff for a globetrotter with a fine taste in jewelry. See more Christina Ramella bracelets here .

Bohemian Silk Wrap Bracelets

If you are having a more rustic or bohemian wedding, these silk wrap bracelets may be a great fit. Each bracelet is made with a hand-stamped aluminum tag that is then attached to a multi-colored handy dyed silk ribbon. This one says “Wanderlust” but the ribbon color and wording on the tag can be customized to say anything you want.

Great for any bohemian bride and these can be customized to include any word, name, coordinates, or phrase you wish. See more colorful wrap bracelets by Mystique Sieraden here .

Travel Themed Cufflinks

If you are thinking of a way to show off a groom’s love of travel, cufflinks can be a great way to do it. Cufflink styles vary from elegant to playful and customized designs are possible. Matching cufflinks may also look good on the groomsmen as well to tie together their look.

Below are several ideas to get you thinking.

Airplane CuffLinks

These classy airplane cufflinks  are handmade of sterling silver. Similar designs available in 24K gold plated brass. Personal engraving possible.

Tomer makes a lot of high quality airplane and pilot themed jewelry and accessories, and you can check out more in his store  here .

Globe Cufflinks

These  globe cufflinks are perfect for the globetrotting groom who enjoys a classy but novel cuff link. These feature a small round blue and yellow novelty globe on rhodium plated steel. The small globes actually spin!

See more unique cufflinks designs from LBFeel on Amazon here .

Personalized Map Cufflinks

These  handcrafted custom map cufflinks are made using a small clear glass dome, vintage maps, and silver plated stainless steel backing. Maps can be customized to any map location, so these can be your hometown, favorite vacation destination, wedding or honeymoon location, or anywhere else you want.

Cufflinks are available in two sizes. See more map related jewelry at the Bjeweled Vintage shop .

Nautical Cufflinks

These silver nautical themed cufflinks are designed to look like a ship’s steering wheel. They are made of solid brass with stainless steel plating. These are a great pair to consider for those with a nautical themed wedding, perhaps on a beach or on a boat.

These cufflinks are inexpensive and great for the budget-conscious couple. You can find more nautical themed cufflinks on Amazon here .

Personalized Coordinates Cufflinks

These rose gold cufflinks are personalized with the latitude and longitude coordinates of your choice (wedding location, places you met, etc.) and initials. You can engrave the front, back (hidden from view), or both sides of the cuff links.

A perfect accessory for the groom on the wedding day, and makes a great keepsake. See more coordinates jewelry and accessories at Georgie Designs shop .

Bride and Groom State or Country Custom Cuff Links

This set of cuff links are made of wood set in metal, and the wood can be engraved with the outline of any state or country. A heart can also be placed over any area. A great pair of cuff links to show off the home towns or countries of the bride and groom. They can be personalized as you wish.

These cuff links are handmade by Linsey in her Michigan-based shop, and you can see more of her jewelry and laser-cut designs here .

Travel Themed Bow Ties & Neck Ties

Adding a travel themed bow tie or neck tie to your wedding wardrobe is an elegant but subtle way to incorporate your love of travel into your special day.

If you are purchasing a bow tie, be sure to note if it comes pre-tied or not, and whether it can be self-tied. Most grooms will prefer one style or the other.

For weddings, especially if there are a lot of groomsmen wearing matching bow ties, it is often recommended by wedding photographers to wear pre-tied bow ties for the photo shoot so that all the ties are a uniform size and shape in the wedding photos. So, some grooms may want one of each.

Map Bow Tie

This handcrafted bow tie is made using premium Japanese cotton with a world map design. It is adjustable and will fit a neck size up to 21″. Customs styles, fabrics, and sizes are possible. Most styles are listed as self tie but can also be customized to be pre-tied as well.

A matching pocket square in the same map fabric can also be found here . See more in Julia’s Canada-based store VIVID Clothing Toronto

Airplane bow tie

It’s all about the little details! This fun handmade blue airplane bow tie comes pre-tied and adjustable for your big day. It also comes in a variety of sizes to ensure that your entire wedding party can be matching as they stand at the end of the aisle.

Matching pocket squares are also offered. See more designs and wedding accessories from NewWay Creation Design here .

Anchor Nautical Bow Tie

This cute anchor bow tie is a great pick for anyone getting married by the sea or on a cruise ship! The handmade tie is made from 100% microfiber and is a self tie design.

These ties are designed and handmade in Australia. Take a look at some of their other tie designs and pocket squares here . You’re sure to find something to fit your wedding theme.

Pre-Tied Blue Map Bow Tie

This handmade bow tie is made of cotton with a blue map design. It comes either pre-tied with an adjustable neck strap or as a clip on style (we recommend pre-tied for a wedding). The map image showed here is of Europe, but you can customize the map image on the tie.  

Other map designs can also be found in the seller’s store. See more bow ties in Oxana’s store My Bowtiful Creations .

World Map Neck Tie

This  map tie is made from a light blue cotton fabric with a world map design. It is handsewn and the tie is made to standard size, but can be made wider or more narrow by request. Also available as a bow tie.

See more neck ties and bow ties by Julia at VIVID Clothing Toronto .

Airplane Silk Slim Neck Tie

This silk slim neck tie show’s off one’s love for travel in a subtle way with an airplane symbol on the bottom corner of the tie. Ties are available in a large arrange of colors and the airplane design can also be done in multiple colors.

See more tie designs at the London based Tie For You shop .

Travel Themed Bridal Bouquets

Your bridal bouquet is a wonderful place to add a touch of creativity to really show off your love of travel. For example, you can add a travel themed ribbon or a custom map charm to incorporate your home town or a special location into your wedding day.

Or if you are eco-conscious, allergic to real flowers, or want a bouquet you can keep forever, consider a bouquet of map paper or fabric flowers instead!

Map Print Fabric Ribbon

If you are looking for a travel-themed ribbon to tie your bridal bouquet or embellish a decoration, consider this printed fabric ribbon . The fabric ribbon is made of polyester and is 1 1/2″ width (38 mm) and perfect for flower arrangments and embellishments.

Lalle Craft Supplies have loads of other ribbons and European crafts supplies, which you can explore here .

Personalized Sterling Silver Map Charm

Add a personalized charm to your wedding bouquet to mark a special location, such as the place you met, a trip you took together, the exact location you got engaged, your wedding ceremony location, etc. You could even have one with your hometown and one of your partner’s hometown, if you come from different places.

The prints are taken from real maps, not printouts, and are all hand cut into shape and set in sterling silver pendant and preserved forever in fine layers of jeweler’s grade resin.

Take a look at Elizabeth’s other customizable designs here .

Map Print Fabric Flower Wedding Bouquet

With fabric roses created by hand from an old world map print, this bouquet is a stunning addition to your travel themed wedding. The accent colors include white, cream, light gray, or light blue and other custom color combinations can be selected as well.

The bouquets can be ordered in either 6 inch, 8 inch or 10 inch diameters, and each flower can be adorned with rhinestones, colorful beads, or pearls in the center.

Becki makes a selection of beautiful fabric flowers and bouquets, which you can find here .

Paper Map Flower Wedding Bouquet

This beautiful handcrafted wedding bouquet is made of paper flowers, cardstock, ribbon, wire, and glue. The paper flowers can be crafted out of recycled maps or atlas pages, book pages, love letters, sheet music, comics, burlap, colored cardstock, or any other type of paper and can be shaped into 7 different kinds of flower shapes. The colors, flowers, and bouquet size are all customizable.

Couples can specify the actual book, map page, or comic book they want used in the bouquet or provide them for Casey for her to use in the bouquet. Matching boutonnieres and corsages also available.

Just note that these custom bouquets can take a while to make and Casey gets a lot of orders, so be sure to order wll in advance of your wedding! See more at Casey’s store CraftingbyKnight

Travel Themed Guestbooks & Guestbook Alternatives

A guestbook is often one of the most treasured wedding keepsakes for a wedding couple as it contains the personal well wishes from all the wedding guests. A guestbook is often one of the first things that wedding guests see at your wedding, so it can be a good way to introduce the travel theme of the wedding.

Often the wedding couple has a guest book available to sign for people entering or exiting the wedding ceremony and then move it later to the reception so anyone who didn’t get a chance to sign at the ceremony can do it then.

If your guestbook is a bit unique, you may want to make sure you nominate a friend or family member to be in charge of letting guests know about your guest book. They can also show them how to use it if it requires any explanation.

When choosing a guestbook option, don’t forget to consider how many people are on your wedding guest list, to ensure that all guests have enough space to sign it. Many of the options below have different sizes available, while others come with the option to add extra pages for larger wedding parties.

Also note that most of our recommended guest books can also be used as a photo album if you prefer to use it to display photos of you and your partner, or if you wish for guests to take photos at the reception with an instant camera and add them to the book. Just be sure to check with the seller before purchasing if it is not clear.

World Map Wedding Guest Book

This stunning wooden wedding guest book is made from high-quality leather, wood, and paper so it is a keepsake you can treasure for a lifetime. You can customize the engraved text, engraved images, and page styles as needed. They can put a heart in any country of the world map as needed.

This guest book can also be used as a photo album if you prefer, just let Vladimi know at the time of order so he can adjust the binding.

We really love a lot of Vladimir’s guest books, photo albums, and journals! Take a look at more of his designs in his Woodlack shop .

Travel Theme Wedding Guest Book

Celebrate your favorite travel destinations with this hardback travel theme wedding guest book , perfect for a travel-loving couple or destination wedding! For the personalized hardback cover, you can choose your own map image (choose a state, country, world map, etc.) text, color scheme, and up to 15 destinations of your choice to display on the map image. It is available in two sizes.

We love lots of Jane’s designs, and you can probably buy just about everything you need for your travel themed wedding from her store! See all her travel themed wedding items in her shop No Ordinary Emporium .

Embroidered Our Adventure Book

If you are a fan of the 2009 Disney-Pixar movie Up , then you will love this Carl & Ellie inspired Adventure Book . The front looks handmade with embroidered words, suede cover, and a tied leather binding strip, while the 40 sheets of paper inside are made from thick craft paper and refill pages are available.

Each book comes with 8 Pixar Up postcards and photo corner stickers, so you can save all of your wedding memories for years to come. This is a great option for newlyweds who want to encourage their guests to take a picture with an instant camera (like this one ) at the reception and share it inside this wedding scrapbook.

For more Up inspired books, check out this list .

Hanging Map Canvas Guest Book

For something a little different, why not take a look at this unique map canvas that is designed to serve as an alternative wedding guest book. Made from durable anti-puncture canvas fabric, solid wood, and fade resistant ink, your wedding guests can write their signatures or leave a message of inspiration for your marriage anywhere they want on the map. Different sizes available.

This would make for a beautiful keepsake that you can hang up in your home after your big day. Fifth Vintage have lots of different travel inspired guest book canvas designs, which you can find here .

Alternative Shadow Box Guestbook

Start your adventure into life together with this great interactive wedding guest book alternative. This wedding guest book alternative is a globe-shaped shadow box with the message “Our Adventure Begins”, and it comes with 100 thin wooden hearts for your guests to sign or write a short message. Your guests then place the hearts into the shadow box for display.

Measuring at 11.8″ w x 14.8″ h x 0.6″ d and created with gold painted glass on a wooden frame, this unique guestbook also includes a tent card with printed instructions on how to use the guest book alternative.

The Taara Bazaar store has many other guest book alternatives in their store for you to check out.

Globe Wedding Guestbook

If you love globes, this wedding globe guest book is hand-painted and personalized with wording of your choice. Your guests can write their names and short messages with metallic markets directly onto the globe.

The globe colors, including the base, can be customized to match your wedding decorations. You can also order a sign asking guests to sign and markers if you wish.

This works best for smaller weddings so guests will have enough space to sign or write a message on the globe. If you have a larger wedding, you may want to have multiple globes available or use the globe in addition to a traditional guestbook.

Emily specialized in handpainted globes, and you can see her full selection in her store here .

World Travel Map Pin Board

This rustic looking map pin board is a piece of artwork, but you can also transform it into a beautiful message board from your nearest and dearest. Your wedding guests can write their names and messages on map tags like these and pin them to a map pinboard. You can then display the map pin board in your home after the wedding!

This is the design of the map pin board we have in our home, and it is designed to feel old and rustic, inspired by the vintage character, aged paper, and hand-drawn maps of earlier times. Several other map designs are available as well, including country and state-specific maps as well as more modern map designs. Various sizes are available for each map design.

If you want a map in a specific color to match your wedding colors, check out the color splash options .

These maps are handmade in the USA by Ross, and you can take a look at all of the Conquest Maps designs here .

Travel Themed Wedding Card Boxes

Your wedding guests may wish to give you a wedding card with their well-wishes on your special day, but with the hustle and bustle of the day, it can be hard to try to gather these throughout the day. So many wedding couples have a special place with a wedding card box where guests can drop it off.

Wedding couples often place these at the wedding reception with a sign so guests know they can drop off their cards and any gifts in a dedicated space. It may make sense to place it beside your guest book.

These travel themed wedding card boxes can also make a beautiful keepsake long after the wedding day.

Travel Wedding Theme Card Box

This wood card box makes the perfect accent to your travel wedding theme! It is shaped like a trunk and has an engraved airplane and wording. Not only does it give your guests a safe place to leave their cards, but it also makes a great keepsake box for after the wedding too.

The customized card box is made from solid wood with metal accents, and can be stained and personalized to your requests. You can engrave your names on the front or customize it with your choice of wording.

You can find hundreds of creative gift and wedding decorations at Red Heart Creations .

Globe Wedding Card Box

This custom hand-lettered world globe is perfect for guests to insert large greeting cards, well wishes, and cards of encouragement! It can hold approximately 100+ regular sized greeting cards or 200+ place card size ones. You can add place cards to the order if you wish for your guests to be able to write messages.

There is a door opening at lower-rear of globe with a hook closure so you can easily retrieve your cards and messages after your big day.

Take a peek at Amber’s other travel themed wedding decorations here .

Map Wedding Card Box

This travel themed wedding card box doubles up as home decor after the wedding day! The wooden trunk box has a map design and comes with a “Cards” banner that has wooden letters with burnt edges. This is quite a large box, measuring at 14 1/2″ long x 8″ wide and 9″ tall.

Note that given the handmade nature of most of their pieces, they are often limited to only a few in number. So if something is sold out, check their other listings and feel free to contact them for any custom requests.

Rose & Walter have hundreds of wedding favors and decorations, including some of the sweetest cake toppers we’ve ever seen, which you can explore in their Sugar Plum Cottage shop .

DIY Vintage Suitcase Card Box

If you want to have a go at decorating something yourself, why not use these vintage suitcases as a canvas? They come in stacks of 3, 4, 5 or 6 and can be used for a number of different reasons on your wedding day! Just open then up, add a sign, and perhaps some decoration for a unique travel themed card box.

Anthia has a beautiful collection of vintage style products if you wish to continue the theme across your entire wedding day!

Travel Themed Table Numbers & Place Card Holders

Depending on how you are organizing your wedding, you may be having your guests sit at specified tables and perhaps in specified seats. If so, you may need table numbers to designate each table and/or place card holders to designate the seat for each guest.

It is easy to add a travel themed touch to your table numbers and place card holders. For instance, instead of using traditional table numbers, you can designate tables using city names, country names, or photos of your favorite attractions.

Also, for those serving sit down dinners, if you are planning to have printed menus at the tables, you may want to think about doing one that matches the table place cards.

Airplane Travel Table Numbers

Do we have any pilot weddings coming up? These plane-shaped self-standing table numbers can be used as centerpieces for the tables and let guests know which table they are to sit at for a reception and/or dinner. You can personalize them with whatever text you want.

Measuring at 8″ wide and 9″ high, they are made from laser cut wood and available in natural unpainted or with a painted finish such as Gold, Silver, Rosegold, Red, Purple, Gold Glitter and Silver Glitter.

You can also find more custom wedding decorations from Mike here .

Old World Wedding Destination Table Numbers

We love these vintage style custom table numbers that allow you to designate your tables by a special city, state, or country rather than by a number! They can add a really personal touch in your special day, especially if you and your partner are from different parts of the world. Celebrate your home country or somewhere special to you with these beautiful travel themed table cards.

Once you have picked the size, design, and quantity needed for your table count, Carrie will print and ship your specific table numbers to you. Carrie has tons of other incredible map design products here .

Personalized Photo and Destination Table Name Cards

These custom photo table cards are a great way to have personalized and unique table designations that also share a bit of your story together with your guests. You can choose any destinations or places you want and then add a photo and a bit of text to describe the significance of that particular place.

See all of Jane’s many travel themed wedding items in her shop No Ordinary Emporium .

Suitcase Place Card Holder

These travel themed suitcase place card holders can also double as a sweet gift to let your wedding guests take home with them. Featuring a double stack of mini painted resin suitcases in pink and blue, the set of 6 place card holders come with matching white place cards with gold foil details.

There is a huge selection of cute wedding decorations in the Taara Bazaar store .

Map Themed Place Cards

These map print free-standing tent style place cards are the perfect addition to your special day. You can even write a little message inside for your guests if you wish!

Measuring at 4.25 inches by 2.5 inches, they are about the size of a business card size when folded in half. Each card is made from individually cut map stock, cardstock, and a name label attached to silver brackets. They are sold in increments of 10 cards.

Take a look at some of the other travel themed wedding and party decor designs from Mira here .

Travel Themed Wedding Seating Chart

Here’s something you may have never seen before! Why not create a unique map wedding seating chart for your guests to let them know where they will be seated.

You can choose to have a USA map, a full world map, map of Europe, Caribbean islands, an individual state or country, or any place else you would like. This seating chart is completely customizable when it comes to locations, cities to highlight, colors, fonts, etc. Can be printed on paper or canvas.

See more at Carrie’s Minnesota-based store called Here & There . 

Travel Themed Table Centerpieces

While many couples go for a classic floral arrangement in the center of their dining tables, this is your chance to let your imagination have some fun. Perhaps you want to showcase the different parts of the world that you and your partner have enjoyed (or plan to!) together.

In addition to the dining tables, you may also need a centerpiece for the guest book table, gift table, dessert table, or another area at your reception.

We’ve seen all sorts of travel-inspired centerpieces, but the below are some favorites, ranging from globes to hot air balloons and suitcases, to get you thinking!

Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece Decoration

If you are a long-time reader of our travel blog you will know that Laurence and I often attend hot air balloon festivals! So needless to say we are huge fans of this sweet hot air balloon centerpiece . It measures 12″ in diameter and can be handpainted in any colors you choose.

This whimsical touch will leave your guests breathless as they come to celebrate your special day. There is plenty of room in the basket to decorate with flowers and each balloon can be customized specifically for you.

Find more hot air balloon centerpieces in Maninder’s Texas-based crafts store Posh Soiree .

Map Flowers

Flowers are a traditional table centerpiece. You can add a bit of the travel theme by using map flowers in the vases instead of (or in addition to) real flowers. These roses are made of used paper maps with recyclable aluminum stems. They come in sets of 12 and the maps used can be customized to a particular state or country.

You can see more eco-friendly flower ideas at the Maryland-based Mabel Lane Boutique .

Hand-painted Globe

If you love globes, this wedding globe is hand-painted and personalized with any text, quotes, dates, etc of your choice. There are loads of colors to choose from for the sea space but if you have a custom color, you can leave a note with your order and they will work with you to find a match.

These globes can also be used as guestbooks if you prefer, and guests can write their names and short messages with metallic markers directly onto the globe.

If you love the idea of globes for your travel themed wedding, Christina has lots of them in her store here .

Decorative Map Candle Holder

If you are planning to have candles on the tables, consider a travel themed candle holder such as this one . It is made of steel and has a cutout world map design. Available in several finishes and fits both pillar candles and LED candles.

Custom cable holders are also possible, just contact the artist. See more decorative candle holders in Bela’s shop here .

Nautical Themed Candle Holders

These glass candle holders are adorned with twisted cotton rope and burlap rope. Perfect for a rustic nautical themed or beach wedding. They are 7.5 inches tall.

Rope color and decoration can be customized. See more beach related decorations in Sukanya’s store here .

Map Themed Wedding Prints

Consider having quotes as part of your table centerpiece such as these quotes on these map themed wooden signs on easels . The wood board is 1/4 inch in thickness and measures 8″ by 10″ inches. It also comes with a natural finish wooden easel included, so you can prop it up for everyone to admire.

Mira has a huge selection of travel themed wedding decorations and vintage map wood signs, take a look here .

Miniature Vintage World Globes

Scatter these small vintage looking globes around the room for a wanderlust-inducing wedding party! M ade of high impact polystyrene and a wooden base, they measure 6 inches in diameter and 8.5 inches in height. They also come with a small magnifying glass too, which adds a nice touch for your guests to search for their next vacation destination!

You can find more vintage looking globes for decoration here .

Modern Map Wedding Globe

This is a standing modern globe with twine wrapped base and a set of pearls used to join together two (or more) locations on the globe. Pearls can be customized to join together any two or more destinations. Could make a great statement centerpiece or table decoration, and be used as a keepsake after the wedding. 

You can find more travel-themed wedding decorations at Kelly’s store Woodlands Weddings .

Travel Themed Cake Toppers

Let’s talk cake! A travel themed cake topper might seem like a small detail, but it makes a big impact when it becomes the center of attention during the cake cutting. The most traditional cake toppers are of the wedding couple, but there are lots of options.

The cake topper is the perfect place to show your love of travel. This is your chance to get as creative and personalized as you like, with elegant, traditional, adventurous, and humorous options available.

Around the Globe Wedding Cake Topper

This elegant sparkly wedding cake topper will add a touch of sparkle and personality to your cake! It is made of high-quality plywood and is personalized for each couple and is available in several metallic and glittery colors. It is approximately 6 inches in width.

Take a look at the full Happy Party Decor store for more options here .

Our Adventure Continues cake topper

For the adventurous souls out there who love the outdoors, this beautiful rustic cake topper that says “Our adventure continues” is even better than the icing on top of the cake! Laser-cut from a selection of different wood options in various shades and is approximately 8 inches in width.

It can also be personalized with a hand-painted covering or glitter spray. See Nikolay’s full store here .

Custom Couple Wedding Cake Topper

Looking for a traditional wedding couple on top of the cake, but want it to actually look like you and your sweetie? Check out these great travel-themed custom cake toppers . Photos supplied by the couple are used to get the details correct for the wedding couple. Many couples also choose to add details indicating the place of their wedding, profession, pets, religion, family, and/or hobbies. 

The customizable handmade cake toppers are made of polymer clay and acrylic paint. The details on the cake toppers are made from a variety of materials such as glass beads and wire. Lots of different designs possible. Definitely a keepsake for the wedding couple!

I love Cecilia’s custom cake toppers and I am amazed at the level of customization available! See hundreds of cake topper designs in Cecilia’s store A Little Relic .

Travel Themed Name Cake Topper

Globetrotters will love these cute and customizable cake toppers , made of quality acrylic or polished plywood. You can customize your last name and date of your wedding to celebrate the moment when two travel loving partners unite. Available in a variety of colors.

You can check out Nick’s full store here .

Custom Couple Travel Cake Topper

These unique and adorable custom clay cake toppers are made with polymer clay and stand at approx. 5.9 inches tall. If you are looking to really personalize them, you can add your hometown names, favorite destinations to the direction signs, or even add in your furry friends for extra fun.

It also makes for a beautiful keepsake to cherish after the wedding day. Anna has a whole host of mini clay cake topper designs to choose from in her shop Fairy Tales Handmade .

Travel Themed Wedding Candles

Wedding candles are a way of symbolizing the uniting of two families. Often the bride and groom will light separate candles with their families, and bring them together to light a new candle as they start their next big adventure together. They are also often used to light churches and reception halls and as table centerpieces and decorations.

It is easy to add a sense of wanderlust to your candle choices, whether it is through the way the candle looks, its holder, or its scent. For scented candles, you may want to choose a specific scent for candles on the tables that fits a specific destination for a themed wedding.

If planning to burn them, look for non-toxic natural wax (paraffin free) candles. Just note that not all guests love scented candles as some people are very sensitive or allergic to them. So if you have them at the guest tables, you may want to have someone ask guests at each table before lighting and have some LED backups.

Choose Your Own Wanderlust Scent

Why not choose a specific scent for your special day? Then all of your wedding memories will come flooding back to you every time you light the candle. These wanderlust inspired candles are made with U.S farm-grown soy, phthalate-free fragrance blend, and natural wood wicks. 

There are 18 different complex scents to choose from including ones inspired by Havana Cuba, Waimea Falls, Brooklyn, San Gimignano, Japan, São Paulo, and the Rocky Mountains. The 4.5oz Woodwick Candles are hand-poured into recycled glass jars and burn for up to 40 hours.

You can choose one scent or choose several to complement different table themes. Check out Drew’s full store of unisex candles and scents here .

Antique Map Pillar Candle

How sweet are these wonderfully unique travel themed antique map wedding candles ! They are high-quality wax vanilla scented ivory pillar candles with an antique map image.

The image is transferred onto the candle via a unique heat transfer technique which results in the image becoming fused to the candle under a layer of wax. The candle can be burned and the image will last as long as the candle does. They are available in your choice of 3 inches x 4 inches or 3 inches x 6 inches.

This specific piece features an image of an antique map of the city of London, but you can also select other designs including maps of other cities such as Paris, Berlin, Rome, New York City, Chicago and more. Custom maps are also possible for other locations, just contact the seller.

Note the listed candles are currently not made of a natural wax, but Terri can do transfers onto other pillar candles that fit your specific criteria. Just ask her for a custom order. See more candles and handmade decorations in Terri’s store .

World Map Decorative Metal Candle Holder

These stunning world map steel tube holders are perfect for incorporating your love for travel into your wedding day. They are made from various thicknesses of steel tubing and are available in four different finishes including rustic, black, copper, and silver. They have no bottoms and can slide over LED flameless candles, votive candles, or wine bottles.

For more decorative candle holders, see the full Tube Torcher store here .

Archipelago Candles

Archipelago is a California-based luxury fragrance company that makes natural soy wax candles .  They have a destination collection with scents inspired by places around the world including Kashmir, Charleston, Stonehenge, Havana, Dubai, Positano, Black Forest, and Lanai. They come in a variety of sizes and come in glass jars, as pillar candles, and in metal travel tins.

You can see more fragrance products by Archipelago here .

Luminary Bags

These handmade paper luminaries (also commonly known as candle bags and paper lanterns) are made from old maps and atlases with punched shaped holes that glow when a LED candle is placed inside.

These would look so beautiful for an outdoor evening wedding or wedding reception or to light a darkened church aisle! Just be careful since these are not made of flame resistant materials that you’ll want to be sure to only use battery-operated LED candles.

See more at Suzie’s Store here at Olden Designs

Destination Candle Collection

Surround yourself with the sweet smell of Costa Rica or Punta Cana on your wedding day with this travel inspired soy candle collection .  Candles are made with 100% American-grown soy wax, a lead/zinc free eco-cotton wick, and phthalate-free fragrance oils for a clean-burning experience.

They come in 8 oz amber colored glass jars with a specially designed parchment map label. These scented candles will bring your wedding guests on a journey to another land, while they dance the night away.

These candles were actually inspired by the beautiful places that Judith and her fiance have traveled. Take a look at Judith’s full range of candles and fragrances here .

Travel Themed Wedding Decorations

We’ve already included a number of decoration ideas, but there are some more simple ways that you can add some more travel-themed touches to your wedding day.

Vintage Map Triangle Garland

This triangle garland is made of vintage map paper (hand-cut from a vintage atlas) sewn together with white thread into a lovely piece of bunting in your choice of 6, 8, 10, 15 or 30 feet. Each triangle is 2.5″ across and the paper is double sided. There are also loops of white hand-cut ribbon sewn into the ends to use for easy hanging.

The Path Less Traveled have so many cute travel themed wedding decorations, and you can check them all out right here .

Vintage Inspired Travel Postcards

Can you picture this set of vintage inspired travel postcards scattered across your wedding tables or hanging on the walls? Why not even use them as your wedding cards, and allow your guests to write on them and leave you messages?

Simple and affordable, they make for the perfect travel themed wedding decorations. See more unique travel postcards on Amazon here .

Vintage Map Heart Confetti

Why not scatter these vintage map heart confetti on your party tables or along the aisle on your wedding day! These hearts are cut from vintage map paper (which matches perfectly with the bunting we mentioned above!). Each heart is 1 1/2″ across and the paper is double sided.

Check out more travel-themed confetti and other party decorations from The Path Less Traveled here .

Modern Map Love Handwritten Sign

With a white frame and pearl and twine embellishments, we love how the quote “Love makes the world go round” , combines both love and travel, two of our favorite things! This item is a great budget-friendly way to subtly add an element of travel to a bridal shower or wedding and also makes a great gift or keepsake. It can also be customized if you have something in mind for your big day.

Kelly carries a wide selection of travel inspired wedding products, and also regularly does custom items! See more in Kelly’s UK-based store here . 

Wedding Chair Signs

Looking for a special way to decorate the chairs for the wedding couple? These cute bride and groom chair signs are made of wood and handpainted to say “His World” and “Her Adventure” but the text can be customized.

Size and color can also be customized by contacting the seller. See more products at Red Heart Creations .

Travel Themed DIY Decoration Ideas

What better way to express your love for adventure than crafting up your own DIY travel themed decorations. Below are some fantastic fabrics, stamps, ribbons, and stickers that you can use to create just about anything! The world is your oyster, so let your imagination run wild.

Not only will your wedding day celebrations look amazing, but you’re also guaranteed that no one else will have the same decorations as you!

Custom Passport Wedding Stamp

As a travel lover, you probably love to collect stamps in your passport from around the world. What about creating your own stamp for your wedding? This custom made wedding stamp can come in the form of a handle mounted, pre-inked, or self-inking stamp, depending on your requirements. Customize the design with your names, wedding date, location, etc.

Use it on wedding invitations, stationery, wedding favor notes, menus, thank you cards, etc. Measuring at 1.6×1.6 inches (4 x 4 cm), the stamp is made from high quality resin polymer and should create thousands of impressions

Ludmila has many different stamp designs to choose from, take a look .

Vintage Map Cupcake Wrappers

Add a touch of travel to your wedding desserts with these scalloped cupcake wrappers , made from vintage map and atlas pages. The wraps are made by hand and each one fits a standard size cupcake or muffin perfectly. You can choose from 12, 50, or 100 pieces.

You can also contact the designer if you are looking for custom amounts or colors! Take a look at some of the other travel-themed wedding decorations from The Path Less Traveled store .

These cute map tags really come in handy at weddings, as place cards, decorations, wedding favors, or for your scrapbook afterwards. They are made from map printed card on one side and cream card on the opposite side. The holes are also reinforced with Kraft cardstock to add an extra layer of quality and durability.

See More at Catch Some Rae’s Store here . 

Vintage Suitcases

We’ve already mentioned these vintage suitcases above as an option for a wedding card box, but they can also be used as beautiful decorations for your travel themed wedding. Use them as decorations, props, centerpieces, etc. Consider decorating them with retro luggage stickers or ribbon.

They come in stacks of 3, 4, 5 or 6 and can be used for in a number of different ways on your special day and beyond—we’ve seen some amazing photos of them being used as coffee tables long after the wedding day.

Anthia has a beautiful collection of vintage style products if you wish to continue the theme across your entire wedding day! See more in their shop Anthi Leoni .

Map Print Ribbon

We mentioned this printed fabric ribbon as a perfect addition to your wedding bouquet, but there is so much more you can do with this DIY wedding decoration!

You can also use it as decoration on the table centerpieces, tied around the ceremony chairs or pews, around the base of the wedding cake, around the toasting glasses, or a hundred other places. Your imagination can really put this to good use!

Lalle Craft Supplies have loads of other ribbon designs and craft supplies, which you can explore here .

Travel Themed Fabrics

The DIY possibilities are endless with travel themed fabrics! These wanderlust-inducing designs can be used as a colorful centerpiece for the dining tables, as a backdrop at your ceremony or table, wrapped around the flower bouquets or chairs, hanging like bunting from the ceiling – the list goes on and on.

You have a lot of options. Some of our favorite designs to get you started include this European travel fabric , this world map fabric , this vintage airship illustration fabric , and this passport stamp design .

Vintage Luggage Label Stickers

I am a bit obsessed with vintage luggage and luggage stickers so I of course was drawn to these stickers immediately. This set of 30 vintage stickers have been professionally retouched and printed on high gloss, water-resistant self-adhesive paper.

See more stickers and other retro decorations at Ben’s store .

Travel Themed Wedding Favors

Wedding favors are becoming more and more popular, with newlyweds treating their guests to a little treat to leave with after the wedding or something to welcome them (such as for a destination wedding).

Whether you’re planning a destination wedding or celebrating your favorite destinations at home, here are some great travel themed wedding favors to gift to your guests.

Mini Travel Soaps

These adorable mini adventure soaps are inspired by different places around the world. They are 100% vegan-friendly and are free from sulfates and harsh detergents creating a soap fit for any adventuress. Scents include Reykjavik, Hong Kong, Taipei, Napa Valley, New York, Paris, and Cartagena.

These soaps would make a lovely reminder of your wedding. Discover more of Julie’s travel-inspired soaps and fragrances here .

Wedding Favors Luggage Tags

Give your guests something they can use on their next adventure with these amazing luggage tag favors ! Luggage tags say “And so the Adventure begins” on one side and an identification tag shows through a clear window on the other side. Tags are made in the USA from recycled leather and you can choose from a number of tag colors.

This is a bulk order item so although you can’t personalize the tags, you’ve got all your guests covered in one go, with no fuss. But if you are looking for a custom order, get in touch with the store owner and they will make something that fits your style!

See Melanie and Scotty’s store here .

Destination Wedding Sunscreen and Lip Balm Clip

What’s the one thing we need at a destination wedding or outdoor wedding, but often forget? This suncreen and lip balm combo is perfect for a destination or outdoor wedding.

The PABA-free SPF 30 sunscreen is available in 1 oz or 2 oz sizes and the lip balm is SPF 15 and vanilla scented. Both are made in the USA. The customized labels allow you to choose the color and text and are also made of high quality, peel and stick waterproof vinyl and eco-solvent inks.

See more personalized special events items in the Event Gal Decals store here .

Vintage World Map Coasters

A useful addition to everyone’s home! These travel inspired coasters are a great option for wedding favors for your guests. Each set comes with 30 4″ X 4″ coasters, 30 map hang tags, and 30 pieces of jute string. The coasters are made natural authentic cork. 

You can find more travel themed coasters here .

If you are looking for personalized coasters for your wedding, check out Brenda’s shop Hand to Home Concepts for lots of great options!

Destination Candle

Give your guests a scent they will never forget with these gorgeous mini personalized candles . You get to personalize the color and font of the candle labels, and choose the scent. Candles are made from soy wax, cotton wicks, and phthalate-free fragrance oils.

Scent options include rose petals, French lavender, wedding cake, pine & cypress, vanilla sandalwood, white tea & berries, and more!

You can also completely customize your own label if you wish. Check out more options in Arianna’s store here .

Airplane Bottle Opener

For anyone who likes to enjoy their travel planning over a cold brew, these airplane bottle openers are such a wonderful idea to pop inside the wedding favor bags! It is something they can use and enjoy for years to come. This pack of 24 gold plated, metal bottle opener favors   also comes with a gift box for each one.

You can find more travel-themed bottle openers here .

Globe Chocolates

These foil-wrapped globe candies are made of milk chocolate and are wrapped in a blue, green, and yellow earth patterned foil wrappers. Perfect for tossing into your wedding favor for a sweet and travel themed treat.

If you’d rather choose your own candy, consider adding personalized candy stickers or wrappers to it, such as these ones .

Travel Themed Spice Favors

Wanna spice up your wedding favors? Consider choosing 2 to 4 different spices to send home with each of your guests to remind them of your special day. Spices come in labeled tubes and orders come with burlap favor bags and personalized travel labels.

You can choose ones to go with your travel theme or match a specific destination whether it is India, the American South, the Caribbean, Ireland, Lebanon, China, Brazil, or Tuscany. For instance, if you want spices associated with India you might choose cumin, cardamon, turmeric, fenugreek, and/or curry powder.

See lots more spice favors as well as other food-related wedding favor ideas such as BBQ sauces, coffees, meat rubs, teas, and salts in the Noona’s Kitchen shop .

Travel Theme Lip Balm Favors

Lip balms make great favors and these ones come with travel-themed labels. The lip balms come in packs of 12 and are offered in 5 different flavors. They are made from natural ingredients and have a SPF of 15.

Heather has a lot of other party and wedding favor items including soaps, lotions, and bath bombs. See more in her store here .

Travel Themed Wedding Favor Boxes & Bags

Once you’ve chosen the perfect wedding favors, it is time to figure out how you want to present them to your guests. Just be sure that the size and weight of the chosen wedding favor will work well with the chosen gift bag, box, or container!

World Map Favor Bags

Treating your loved ones to something special on your wedding day? Send them home with one of these amazing map favor bags ! They are made of vintage maps and the bottom of the bags are reinforced for extra durability.

They come in a pack of 10 medium size bags, each bag standing at 8 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches wide by 3 inches deep. Each bag also includes a personalized tag with a clear sticker.

Smaller and larger map favor bag sizes are available. Nadia has some really unique decorations at her store, which you can find here .

Suitcase Favor Boxes

Almost too cute to give away! You can fill up these tiny suitcase favor boxes with candy favors, use them to hold the confetti for your guests to throw at the end of your ceremony, or simply use them as decorations for the table centerpieces.

One pack includes 50 suitcase favor boxes and 50 paper tags for you to write a note to your guests. They measure at 3 x 1.1 x 2inch / 7.8 x 3 x 5cm, and can holds candy or sweets (approximately 5 or 6 Hershey kisses or 2 pieces of Ferrero – just for reference!), an item of jewelry, or any small object.

You can find many more suitcase-style favor boxes here .

World Map Fabric Favor Bags

We absolutely love this adorable fabric favor bags ! These hand-sewn bags come in packs of 15, each bag measuring approximately 4 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches when laid flat. Each bag also includes a 14 inch long jute tie and a “thank you” tag, perfect for writing a sweet message to your family and friends.

They are ideal for filling with sweet treats to send your guests home with at the end of the night or to leave on their beds if they are staying with you. Take a look at Nadia’s store VOC Crafted for more gift favor bag ideas.

Personalized Heart Map Favor Bags

These lovely reusable cotton heart map favor bags really stand out from the crowd! You can customize them with your choice of 2 locations anywhere in the world, along with your name, date and/or personalized message. The bags are hand sewn from organic cotton muslin and available to order in 5×7″, 6×8″, 7×9″, or 7×11″ sizes.

Samantha has a range of personalized gift bags in her store .

Suitcase Snap Fit Gift Box

This roomy ready to assemble suitcase shaped gift box is made of pre-cut and pre-creased durable brown craft paper. It looks like a suitcase with straps and a luggage tag that can be used to write a message. Ships flat and easy to assemble. Finished box size is 7 inches x 5 inches x 2.5 inches (18 x 13 x 6.5 cm).

See more gift box ideas at SkyGoodies including DIY printable files for suitcase favor boxes.

Special Travel Themed Gifts for the Wedding Party

Looking for something special to give your bridesmaids or groomsmen for their participation and support during the wedding? There’s also the officiant, greeters, flower girl, ring bearer, etc. You may be looking for a gift that will show them your appreciation.

Here are some gift ideas that also have a travel theme and will serve as a reminder of your special day. Whether your budget is $15 or $150, we have some options for you!

If you don’t see what you are looking for, check out our guides to gift for travelers and gifts for photographers for lots more ideas.

Travel Wallet

Help your family and friends keep their travel documents and money organized and in one convenient place when traveling. This faux leather passport wallet can hold your passport, IDs, credit cards, boarding tickets, cash, keys, and coins. It comes in a rainbow of colors.

Looking for a personalized passport wallet option? Check out these handmade leather travel wallets which you can have personalized with a name, short phrase, or initials. They are available in over 60 colors!

Personalized Luggage Tags

These personalized leather luggage tags make for great thoughtful gifts. Each is made of engrained leather and is personalized with the gift recipient’s initials. Handmade in the USA.

See more great handmade leather items from the Lifetime Leather Co .

If you are looking for vegan-friendly options, check out these tags made of faux leather by Love and Luxe Homemade. These tags can also be personalized with initials.

Personalized Flask

Giving a gift to someone who likes their liquor? Consider getting them a suave looking personalized stainless steel flask . You can personalize the outside with their name, initials, your wedding date, etc.

The shop has a variety of flask options including faux leather, powder-coated stainless, or wood flask finishes. They can also be purchased in gift sets which can also include funnels and mini stainless steel shot glasses.

See more options at Brittany’s store EcoEngrave .

Going to a warm-weather destination? Consider getting your wedding party some hats they can wear to the beach, such as Panama hats, floppy sun hats, or sun visors. Check out these options . You can get plain hats or have them personalized with their names, initials, or a short phrase.

See more wedding items in Gloria’s shop Life with Beauty .

Most people love to receive jewelry as gifts! Why not choose a piece that shows off your (and hopefully also their) wanderlust and which will be something they’ll love to wear. How about this popular pendant necklace that features two pendants, one of a globe and one of a compass rose. Available in sterling silver, yellow gold, or rose gold.

See our full article on travel themed jewelry for all kinds of travel themed jewelry options, including necklaces, pins, earrings, watches, bracelets, cufflinks, and more.

Personalized Toiletry Bag

Travelers need a good toiletry bag or dopp kit to store all their toiletry and shaving gear. Consider getting your most special guests a personalized toiletry bag or cosmetics bag . These ones are handmade in the USA, personalized with embroidered initials, and have an internal nylon liner.

I have bought Laurence a personalized toiletry bag from here and he loves it! See lots of options for personalized leather toiletry bags and cosmetic bags from Felix Street Leather .

Wrap, Eye Mask & Pillow Travel Set

Want to give your guests something to keep them warm and snuggly on their next flight, road trip, long train ride, or hostel stay? Consider putting together your own matching Happyluxe travel set, which could include a matching HappyLuxe Wayfarer travel wrap , an eye mask , a face cover , and/or a travel pillow . All are made in the USA of microfiber and are available in several matching colors.

All products can be purchased separately so you can put together you own travel set. See more travel products from Happyluxe  on Amazon .

Travel Gift Certificate

If you are not really sure what the traveler on your gift list may want, you might consider getting them a travel related gift card or gift voucher. This allows them to spend it on travel related things like tours, activities, concerts, and hotels around the world.

You may have a specific idea in mind, such as a gift certificate to a local spot. But some other ideas include a GetYourGuide certificate (redeemable on over 30,000+ tours and activities worldwide),  a Tinggly gift certificate (redeemable on hundreds of different experiences), and Honeyfund gift cards (redeemable for things like hotels, cruises, golf, sportswear, and Amazon purchases).

Weekender Bag

Consider a personalized weekend bag or duffel bag for your groomsmen and bridesmaids that will have them thinking about you every time they head off for the weekend. These canvas weekend bags are roomy and can be personalized with a name or initials of the recipient.

You can see a lot more personalized bag options in Coleen’s store Heritage Wedding .

Action Camera

If you are looking for a gift for some adventurous guys and gals of your wedding party and have a bit of a bigger budget, consider gifting an action camera. They can take photos at the wedding destination and on their future travels.

For best performance and value, we recommend checking out those by GoPro or AKASO. Currently, our top pick for best value is the AKASO V50 Elite .

For tips for choosing an action camera and more options, see our guide to the best action cameras .

Cashmere Travel Wrap

Wanting to give a wedding gift to impress? Consider a cashmere travel wrap like these ones by Ovcio . These can be used as a travel wrap, shawl, blanket, or oversized scarf. Made of 100% Mongolian cashmere, they are available in a wide range of colors.

See more cashmere items, including men and women’s scarfs, in their online store .

So those are our ideas for a travel themed wedding! Hopefully we have helped you find some wonderful ideas about how to incorporate your love of travel into your wedding day.

If you think you’ll be doing more wedding planning in the future? Just PIN this article to Pinterest to save it so you can come back and read it again later:

What do you think of these travel themed wedding items, did they inspire some ideas of your own? Did you incorporate travel into your wedding day or do you plan to include some element of travel into your wedding? If you have any questions about any of these items, just ask us and we’re happy to share our honest thoughts!

**Disclosure: As noted earlier in this post, we received several complimentary items in order to review them for this post and some we received and then returned to the artists. Others were purchased by us or given to us for our own wedding. This article contains only our own honest thoughts and opinions. Check out our Ethical Code for more information about how we work. **

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BTI Post author

January 27, 2023 at 9:21 pm

Wow, I love the idea of incorporating your love of travel into your special day. Your article is filled with so many creative and unique ideas for a travel themed wedding. I especially loved your focus on handmade and customizable items, it really adds a personal touch to the wedding. Your research and physical reviews of the items on your list is also very helpful and informative. Thanks for sharing and providing such valuable resources for other couples planning a travel or destination wedding. I will definitely be referring back to this article for inspiration for my own wedding.

Jessica & Laurence Norah Post author

February 1, 2023 at 5:28 am

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment I am so happy you found some inspiration from our ideas, our wedding, and our reviews here. Wishing you a very wonderful wedding!

Best, Jessica

Jeff Carbine Post author

December 29, 2021 at 4:09 am

I never knew that the goal of this article is to provide inspiration for couples planning a travel-inspired wedding or destination wedding. Now for my future wedding, I have an idea of what to do. Thank you for the information about wedding decorations.

December 29, 2021 at 8:14 am

Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know that you enjoyed our article about tips for travel themed wedding. Congrats on your upcoming wedding and do let us know if you have any questions about decorating for your own travel-inspired wedding!

DP Post author

October 12, 2021 at 1:34 am

Thanks for sharing such an amazing and informative blog. I really like those ideas for arranging a destination wedding. As a wedding planner, I really like it.

October 12, 2021 at 5:55 am

So glad you are finding our travel themed wedding post helpful and yes, these kinds of things must be great for giving couples ideas for decorating for arranging a destination wedding.

Janet Morgan Post author

May 16, 2021 at 8:20 pm

Hi, Thanks for sharing such an amazing post on Destination Wedding planning. Above all of these, I was looking was something like this and find this very helpful. Thanks again for sharing such an amazing post! Best Regards.

May 17, 2021 at 3:55 am

Glad you enjoyed it and hope you found some things you like for decorating for your own travel-themed wedding or destination wedding!

Lady from Boston Post author

December 14, 2018 at 3:22 am

Hi, Thanks for sharing such a interesting blog about travel themed wedding – very much enjoyed this post and reading the rest of your blog!

December 14, 2018 at 6:09 am

Thanks very much for taking the time to comment, glad you enjoyed our travel themed wedding post!! Best, Jessica

N Parekh Post author

August 20, 2018 at 10:59 pm

Themed weddings are greatly in vogue nowadays. People want their wedding to be one big thing that is remembered by others too. You have shared some very interesting ideas for themed weddings out here. I really liked the post you shared here as well as the pictures.

August 21, 2018 at 4:25 am

Hi There, Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and glad you enjoyed our post on travel themed weddings! Best, Jessica

stacey jones Post author

October 3, 2017 at 5:50 am

My dream is to have a ceremony on the beach at sunset. Is this a good idea? It’s important to give myself a few days to relax prior to the wedding.

October 3, 2017 at 2:03 pm

Hi Stacey, I think that it is your dream, then you should do it as long as your spouse-to-be is also on board with the idea. It can be tricky to have an outdoor wedding but I would just have it somewhere where the weather is normally warm and predictable and have a plan if the weather is less than ideal (an alternative indoor venue). If you are working with a wedding planner, they should be able to help get everything worked out for you. Giving yourself a few days to relax in advance sounds like a great plan! Wishing you a wonderful beach wedding, Jessica

October 11, 2017 at 3:36 am

@Jessica thanks for your attention. The beach wedding idea sounds very exciting.

John Marc Ramirez Post author

July 5, 2017 at 6:45 pm

Hi Cathy, I agree with you that weddings are stressful specifically the preparation part, but everything is worth it once the wedding is done. The marriage has to be prioritized all the more for couples because it is where the exciting part begins. Thank you for this article because this is helpful for everyone who is planning to get married. 🙂

Cathy Post author

May 15, 2017 at 3:38 am

Weddings can be stressful too. But it should not be. Being fun and happy on your wedding day is what it should be and thanks for this article. Helps a lot in planning a travel themed wedding!

May 16, 2017 at 2:05 pm

Hi Cathy, Yes, wedding can certainly be stressful for many couples, but certainly do not have to be! Glad you found our article useful and I wish you the best in planning your own travel themed wedding. Just let us know if you have any questions! Best, Jessica

Laurel Santos Post author

May 11, 2017 at 1:01 am

Truly fascinating! This article didn’t just made me want to get married but also travel. Will definitely save this one for future use! Looking forward to more inspiring posts.

May 11, 2017 at 1:07 am

Hi Laurel, Glad you found some inspiration from our travel themed wedding items! Hope you keep following along for more travel posts. Best, Jessica

McKenzie Post author

April 20, 2017 at 8:14 am

These are some awesome items for a travel themed wedding. Thank you for sharing! I really love the map bow tie!

April 20, 2017 at 9:24 am

Thanks McKenzie, Laurence really loves his map bow tie 😉

Samaira Post author

April 18, 2017 at 1:43 am

Very incredible Travel Themed Wedding and thoroughly read your article and the items really inspired me. Thanks to you for sharing this article and hope so you alway post this type of articles related to marriage and travel.

Adil Shezad Post author

March 15, 2017 at 12:07 pm

This is a perfect article for a travel theme wedding. I am surely going to pick it up for my wedding. Thank you for such great ideas on a unique and extraordinary occasion.

March 15, 2017 at 3:23 pm

Hi Adil, I am happy that you found this helpful and are going to use some of the ideas for your own wedding! Best wishes, Jessica

Esther Diaz Post author

December 5, 2016 at 12:16 am

Hi there, This article about travel-themed wedding ideas is so unique, fun and inspirational. This is such a great wedding ideas for me and my fiance.. Everything about this is just awesome!

travelcats Post author

December 5, 2016 at 1:02 am

Hi Esther, Glad you enjoyed the article and good luck planning your own travel themed wedding! ~ Jessica

Darlene R. Rivera Post author

November 11, 2016 at 10:17 pm

Hi Jessica,

Great post, this article is just awesome! The travel theme for a wedding is very unique and I personally like it a lot. It seems that you have visited a large number of places and have so many stunning photographs. It would be so interesting to marry at a place that is completely different. I love destination weddings a lot because I am so fond of traveling. These are some great travel themed wedding ideas!

I appreciate your efforts for sharing such a post. Thank You!!

November 12, 2016 at 11:48 am

Hi Darlene, Thanks for your kind comments. Yes, we do travel a lot as travel writers but do have a home base which makes life manageable and gives us time to relax and work. This article was fun to write as I love the idea of travel themed weddings, bridal showers, or parties and there are so many unique homemade items out there! ~ Jessica

Elena Tungsten Post author

November 11, 2016 at 1:45 am

Wow! I loved those travel themed engagements wedding rings. My husband and I loves to travel and these rings are perfect for us.

November 11, 2016 at 5:04 am

Hi Elena, We love our travel themed wedding rings and we recommend these to anyone looking for using them as engagement rings or for just general travel rings. They also make great travel replacement rings for those who do not want to risk losing, scratching, or getting their expensive wedding rings stolen while traveling. Best, Jessica

August 2, 2016 at 12:43 am

Great coverage of items that would be great for a destination wedding or travel themed wedding. Something that could definitely help wedding planners like us plan the next perfect travel themed wedding with ease. Great job!

August 3, 2016 at 4:50 pm

Hi Cathy, Glad you found it useful and hope some of these items work for planning the next destination wedding! ~ Jessica

Chiang Mai Global Tour Post author

August 1, 2016 at 4:40 am

So many brilliant ideas for travel related gifts, love this post! We have taken note of for the next road trip we go on Thank you 🙂

August 1, 2016 at 5:56 am

Thanks for taking the time to comment and glad that you found some good idea for travel related gifts! Yes, many of these items can definitely be used for everyday use, not just for a travel themed wedding. Enjoy your next road trip! ~ Jessica

larissa Post author

June 29, 2016 at 10:44 am

Wow! I want all of this for my wedding. Every piece is wonderful and I think it is so special to have a travel themed wedding with authentic and handmade pieces to make you feel like you are actually traveling! Thanks for all of the information and for including pictures and product links, really wonderful article!

April Yap Post author

June 22, 2016 at 11:09 pm

Thanks for this inspirational travel wedding theme. 🙂 It is true that if you are travelling you can gain more ideas about your wedding. Haha

June 23, 2016 at 2:34 am

Hi April, You’re welcome. I do think that you can think of some interesting wedding and honeymoon ideas while traveling:) It can definitely be fun to plan a travel themed wedding! ~ Jessica

June S. Post author

June 9, 2016 at 8:25 pm

I love all of these neat ideas for planning wedding travels, my third oldest son is getting married in 2017 so these would be great to pass on to him and my future daughter-in-law. Thanks for sharing them.

Terri Irvin Post author

June 9, 2016 at 2:21 pm

My son and his fiance met while they were traveling and I am been thinking of what theme I could use for their wedding!!! This is perfect. Even if I don’t win this giveaway…many thanks for the great ideas. :.)))

June 13, 2016 at 7:27 am

Hi Terri, you are very welcome:) Yes, Laurence and I met while in Italy so this is a perfect fit for us as well! Best of luck helping to plan your son’s wedding! Just let us know if you have any questions about any of the items! ~ Jessica

Alison Post author

June 9, 2016 at 2:19 pm

This is perfect for our travel themed wedding!

Leigh Anne Borders Post author

June 9, 2016 at 2:08 pm

I absolutely love this idea! I am actually planning a wedding right now and came across this! So perfect what I am thinking!

lissa crane Post author

June 9, 2016 at 1:19 pm

I love the idea! It seems like it would take almost less planning then a typical booked venue in your home town, which in my area is booked for years in advance!

June 13, 2016 at 6:59 am

Hi Lissa, Yes, when we got married on the Queen Mary 2 ( https://independenttravelcats.com/2015/12/22/wedding-at-sea-married-cunard-queen-mary-2-wedding/ ), we did very little planning as your options are obviously more limited and you have a wedding coordinator who helps you out and does the work of setting things up. We just had to come up with readings and music and make some selections regarding vows, flowers, food, etc. Very easy which was perfect for us! ~ Jesica

Gricelda Castro Post author

June 9, 2016 at 9:58 am

I would love to have this kind of wedding. Sounds like fun!

beth Post author

June 9, 2016 at 8:42 am

I think this is a really cleaver idea and you gave us so many neat things to try.

Annmarie W. Post author

June 9, 2016 at 6:43 am

I love the travel theme for a wedding! Especially before a fun honeymoon…and to keep the love & memories alive during future travelling throughout the married years! It’s unique…have never seen it done before.

LeAnn Harbert Post author

June 7, 2016 at 4:21 pm

I like the idea for my sons wedding.

Pamela Post author

June 7, 2016 at 3:11 pm

What a great way to start your married life together – planning adventures! I love this theme, and I especially love to travel!

KateS Post author

June 7, 2016 at 12:09 pm

I LOOOOVE traveling, but I gotta be honest, I’ve never even thought of a travel themed wedding. Good thing I’m not married yet, because I would have felt bad for not thinking of this first 😀 I’m in love with all this!! WOW! I definitely want passport wedding invitations *heart eyes*! The bow is adorable! And I want those luminary bags so bad! Thank you so much for posting this, it gave me so many ideas ^_^

June 13, 2016 at 7:29 am

Hi Kate, Glad this post gave you some great ideas for your future wedding. Yes, Laurence just wore the bow tie at a travel conference this past week and got lots of compliments 🙂 The luminary bags are very cool and unique! ~ Jessica

andrea v Post author

June 7, 2016 at 7:13 am

Very cute, and different! I like this idea!!

Jennifer Finn Post author

June 5, 2016 at 8:40 pm

i love the little touches

Marija Post author

June 3, 2016 at 7:16 pm

I love the idea of a travel themed wedding. It’s a great way to get inspired for future trips.

June 2, 2016 at 1:50 pm

I think it’s a wonderful idea – we could also use the theme for a wedding shower, twice the fun!

Latanya Post author

June 2, 2016 at 5:29 am

I like the idea of a travel-themed wedding. It is very different and you can do so many more things with it.

Angela Saver Post author

June 1, 2016 at 9:21 pm

I think a travel-themed wedding is a great idea & it would be a ton of fun! I love the handmade leather luggage tags, the Map Flower Wedding Bouquet, & the Map Pre-Tied Bow Tie! They are all awesome ideas!

Tina Harris Post author

June 1, 2016 at 8:38 pm

So many great idea, I’m especially fond of the tie!!

Stephanie Davis Post author

June 1, 2016 at 8:30 pm

We are having a destination wedding so these are all absolutely perfect products! I especially love the wedding rings!

June 13, 2016 at 7:32 am

Hi Stephanie, We absolutely love our rings, highly recommend Boone Rings, we had great service and the rings are super durable and unique! Best of luck with your wedding planning! ~ Jessica

Debra Jensen Post author

June 1, 2016 at 8:28 pm

OMG I LOVE IT!!!! I so want to do it when I get married!!!! I love traveling so it is so me!!

victoria Post author

May 27, 2016 at 8:33 pm

Lots of nice products (and lots of research to put it all together!). I myself organized a travel themed barmitzva for my son a couple of years ago – lots of work went into travel video making (about all countries he visited) and decorations (every table was themed with a different country) but it was a lot of fun and quite unusual for a barmitsva! Needless to say- our wedding happened while travelling too (in Eastern Europe some 20+yrs ago).. while not too many people got to witness it, I would not do it any other way. It makes the day so special!

May 29, 2016 at 8:00 am

Hi Victoria, Haha, yes, it was a lot of research but so fun to find out about so many interesting products and such talented independent artists and small businesses! Sounds like a very special barmitzva for your son! My friend did something similar with her wedding although it was more wildlife themed (her and her husband worked at a nature preserve) and each table represented animals from different parts of the world. A fun way to decorate and make each table unique. Best, Jessica

Alexandra Oller Post author

May 26, 2016 at 12:20 pm

I think a travel themed wedding sounds amazing and very unique!

May 26, 2016 at 4:23 pm

Glad the past gave you some new wedding ideas! ~ Jessica

Heather h Post author

May 25, 2016 at 8:58 am

I love these unique ideas! Finally some inspiration that isn’t so cookie cutter. Love it!

May 25, 2016 at 10:05 am

Hi Heather, Glad you enjoyed these ideas! I think maybe it feels less cookie cutter since some of these products are not wedding-specific. Best, Jessica

Erin Klema | The Epicurean Traveler Post author

May 22, 2016 at 7:03 am

This post is so full of inspiration for wanderlust-full celebrations. I love the passport and boarding pass save-the-dates and invitations.

May 22, 2016 at 10:57 am

Hi Erin, Yes, I think since most people now send Save the Dates as well as invites, it is nice to establish a theme if one is going to have one before the actual wedding day. But I think these invites are great even alone without having a travel themed wedding or destination wedding. The passports can provide a lot more information than a normal paper invite, including all the travel, pre-ceremony, venue, ceremony, and registry details as you can add as many pages as you need. ~ Jessica

budget jan Post author

May 21, 2016 at 7:07 pm

What an excellent idea for a post. My wedding was sooo long ago but I still enjoyed reading the options you’ve put together, my very favourite being your wedding rings – such a great idea. I do love the cake toppers too. I’ve read about your wedding on the ship before and love that idea as well.

May 22, 2016 at 10:54 am

Hi Jan, Thanks, yes we love our rings very much. They are perfect for a travel blogging couple like us! ~ Jessica

Grey World Nomads Post author

May 21, 2016 at 9:02 am

Beautiful travel related articles for weddings! Never thought of something like this.

May 21, 2016 at 10:52 am

Thanks! What I love is that more than half these items are not wedding specific, but can be used for regular home decor, parties, entertaining, or to wear. ~ Jessica

terra phipps Post author

May 21, 2016 at 8:32 am

These ideas are simply amazing me and my fiancé would love them! I am planning a wedding for next fall and would love this plus a vacation to Hawaii.

May 21, 2016 at 10:50 am

Hi Terra, Glad you liked this ideas and congrats on your upcoming wedding. Best of luck in winning the map bouquet. I love Hawaii, a beautiful place for a honeymoon:) ~ Jessica

Corinne Post author

May 21, 2016 at 8:23 am

You’ve thought of it all. All the younger gens in our family love destination weddings, so I’ll be sure to send them to your site. I pinned…so cute those toppers.

May 21, 2016 at 10:48 am

Thanks so much for pinning Corinne! I love those cake toppers too 🙂

Tanja (the Red phone box travels) Post author

May 21, 2016 at 8:21 am

Some pretty cool ideas! We didn’t really do theme weddings in Croatia – mine was simple and traditional:) I spent more time on planning our honeymoon:)

May 21, 2016 at 10:47 am

Hi Tanja, yes, the honeymoon is important to spend time on planning as well! Since we were nomadic and traveling at the time, Laurence tells me we had a 6 month honeymoon, haha. ~ Jessica

Michelle Post author

May 21, 2016 at 4:35 am

This is a super timely article as I’m actually getting married next year! I love the map flowers bouquet idea because I’m not really fond of fresh cut flowers (found a bug in a bouquet once, ugh) and I think it’s a bit of a waste when they die so quickly after. Thanks for the inspiration!

May 21, 2016 at 5:19 am

Congrats on your upcoming wedding. Yes that map flowers bouquet is a great idea and I think paper flowers are becoming more popular for the reasons you are said, cleaner and can keep forever, but also because one can buy them ahead, travel with them, and store them just about anywhere. I also love the fact that you can customize these so much. Glad you found this post inspirational for your wedding! ~ Jessica

Anda Post author

May 20, 2016 at 8:13 pm

Your post made me so jealous! I got married almost 4o years ago, when there was no such thing as a ‘themed wedding.” In my country of origin people were married in a very traditional way, so this is how I got married to, but I would have loved to have a wedding like yours. Recently I attended a themed wedding for my niece though, in Florence. It was very beautiful, but nothing like yours. You’ve exceeded everything I’ve ever seen or heard so far. Wow!

May 21, 2016 at 4:48 am

Hi Anda, Yes, I think weddings, particularly for Americans, have become much more for the couple and what they would like to do and less about the family. I think it has to do partly with the fact that wedding couples are much more likely to pay for at least part, if not all, of their own wedding rather than the bride’s parents paying for most of it (many can’t afford to do this). Our wedding on the boat was private and fairly simple, and our wedding in Venice looks fabulous in photos, which it was of course, but it was also very small and informal. It was great for us as it was pretty stress-free! ~ Jessica

Lyn - A Hole in my Shoe Post author

May 20, 2016 at 5:21 pm

Jessica, we got our travel inspiration from our honeymoon, but if I could turn back time and have a travel inspired wedding I would chose some of these items. I love the bow tie, cufflinks, bouquet, cake topper and invitations, but adored your luggage. I first noticed your luggage in your wonderful Orient Express post. The rings are also a great idea for replacing expensive, sentimental rings when travelling which is something that is a need for many., but something I have never thought of doing. Finally I love that final photo of your dress and luggage on the bed in your beautiful Venetian hotel. Great post and thank you for linking up with #TheWeeklyPostcard

May 20, 2016 at 5:49 pm

Hi Lyn, Yes, I know, these make me want to get married again and I just got married! You have a good eye, yes, this is the same luggage we took on both the Queen Mary 2 and Orient Express. After the wedding the cosmetic case (because our wedding party didn’t have room to take it back) ended up traveling with us through Italy, Morocco, and Egypt…probably not the best choice of luggage for desert travel but it survived. Laurence is thinking about wearing his map bow tie and cufflinks when he gives a speech at an upcoming travel conference which I think will be perfect:) We love our rings, and if you are looking for unique travel rings, I can highly recommend Bruce. We got fabulous service, communication, and products from him! He has some amazing ready-to-buy designs and I love you can also customize. ~ Jessica

Anisa Post author

May 20, 2016 at 1:42 pm

So many great ideas here! And those cake toppers are too cute!

May 20, 2016 at 5:44 pm

I know, I love those cake toppers too! I can’t believe how detailed they are and it is no surprise Cecilia is in great demand for these. Each one is very unique and I love looking at all her examples in her Etsy store. ~ Jessica

Lindsay Post author

May 20, 2016 at 1:22 pm

I am getting married in March and we are looking to travel to a destination wedding somewhere! I love your ideas and your blog gives me so much inspiration!

May 20, 2016 at 5:41 pm

Hi Lindsay, a destination wedding can be a lot of fun! But even if you decide not to do a destination wedding, there are still a lot of great ways to incorporate travel. Best of luck with your upcoming wedding and in the giveaway! Jessica

Nicole Post author

May 19, 2016 at 8:11 pm

Such a cool idea for a wedding theme. We love to travel and I think thus is a really fun way to incorporate that. Thank you for the great ideas!!!

May 20, 2016 at 5:40 pm

Glad you got some ideas for your wedding! ~ Jessica

jenny stratton Post author

May 19, 2016 at 6:16 pm

I love the idea of a travel themed wedding. I’ll have to bring it up when my son decides to get married.

May 20, 2016 at 5:39 pm

Yes, if you son (and his bride-to-be) loves to travel, it can be a great theme. But even if not a theme per se, it can be great to include some travel elements:) ~ Jessica

Kristen Post author

May 19, 2016 at 2:07 pm

I love what you guys are up to with this post about incorporating wedding and travel! Clever work and exposure for the most popular travel blogging couple out there! Keep up the awesome works guys and I’ve incorporated you guys to our blogroll!

May 19, 2016 at 3:58 pm

Hi Kristen, Thanks so much for your kind words and thanks for including our travel blog on your website’s blogroll! Best, Jessica

Felicitas Post author

May 19, 2016 at 12:07 pm

I simply love Love LOVE all of the ideas! Nice work on collecting these and it’s a great article! Thank you for so much lovely inspiration!

May 19, 2016 at 3:56 pm

Hi Felicitas, Glad you enjoyed the ideas for a travel themed wedding and best of luck in the giveaway! Best, Jessica

Laura Post author

May 19, 2016 at 8:46 am

I think a travel themed wedding sounds awesome. I’ve never heard of this theme before. It’s very unique and different. I’m sure it will impress the guests!

May 19, 2016 at 11:24 am

Hi Laura, Glad that this post gave you a new idea for a wedding theme! Best of luck in winning the paper map wedding bouquet! Best, Jessica

Morgan Post author

May 18, 2016 at 12:33 pm

What a beautiful and unique theme! Everything from the rings to the paper bouquet are marvelous! The travel theme leaves so much room for creativity and gives everyone an opportunity to make it their own! This is absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing!

May 19, 2016 at 11:22 am

Hi Morgan, Thanks for commenting! Yes, we love this theme and were surprised how many ways you can find handmade items to fit it. We are so in love with our map rings and also are excited to give this beautiful map bridal bouquet to someone special for an upcoming wedding! ~ Jessica

Seana Turner Post author

May 17, 2016 at 5:07 am

So many great ideas here, Jessica! I am getting closer to this stage with my daughters (not quite yet!), but I know one of them has talked about a destination wedding. I actually bought the cuff links for my husband with our hometown on them, just for fun. The cake toppers are really cute – that would be so special. There are so many creative alternatives to the “standard issue” things I did back in the day. Helps you get excited for something very special:)

May 17, 2016 at 6:43 am

Hi Seana, That is very cool about the cufflinks. Yes, it is amazing how much customization is available to wedding couples these days and it doesn’t have to be super expensive! Sounds like you may be busy with wedding planning in the near future:) Best, Jessica

Diane Post author

May 15, 2016 at 12:43 pm

Wow, such a fantastic post! I am already long married but I love so many of the travel themed wedding ideas, especially the map bow ties, the passport invites, that beautiful orange luggage set, and the globe with the pearls. Also I had never thought of paper flowers, great idea to have after the wedding as a beautiful keepsake of the Big Day! I also love the map pin board and I am contemplating getting one for my niece and nephew. Saving this post for when I have relatives get married!

May 15, 2016 at 6:01 pm

Thanks Diane for taking the time to leave a comment! Yes, so many wonderful travel themed wedding items and it is amazing how many great and unique products and talented artists there are on Etsy. Yes, and as you noted many of these items like the luggage and map pin board are not wedding specificmand make great gifts for anyone who loves travel. Thanks for bookmarking our post! Best, Jessica

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We’ve got so many fun, unique and downright adorable travel themed wedding ideas to inspire you for your travel wedding !

From painted globe guest books to paper plane escort cards to wedding map guest book posters, to departure-style seating board complete with departure gates and destinations, there is no shortage of creative ways to beautiful your travel wedding! 

The Best Travel Themed Wedding Ideas

Guide your guests to their seats with a ‘Departures  Style’ travel wedding seating chart: (Above left)   Create a gorgeous seating chart that mimics an airport terminal’s departures board. A friend of the couple, who designed this creative travel wedding seating chart idea, used unique boarding gates and destination names! The gates and destinations can match up with tables that you have named accordingly to help your guests find their seats, adding a touch of fun to your travel wedding! See more beautiful ideas from this  Elegant + Rustic Travel Wedding captured by  Love is a Big Deal  Photography.

Name your Travel Wedding tables using Destination Table Names.   (Above right) Following on from the departures style travel wedding seating chart idea, give each table number the name of a unique location or destination. Perhaps each location represents an important location on your journey as couple – where you first kissed, where you fell in love, or where the proposal happened. You might wish to name each table after places you’ve lived, after countries you’ve travelled to, or places you hope to someday see.

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Customize a World Globe.   And So, The Adventure Begins! One of our fave travel themed wedding ideas is a custom wedding globe wedding that can be used as the centerpiece of your card and gift table. You could use multiple globes with unique names written on them in place of regular table numbers, placing on each table to help guests find their seats. This black and gold beauty is available from SimplyGypsyDesigns here.

Give your guests personalized Travel Wedding Favors: Map Matchboxes.  (Left) Wrapped in a cute world map design with a customizable area for your name and wedding date, this travel themed wedding idea is too sweet.   Available in sets of 50 here .

Or how about these travel wedding favors – Map Bottle Openers! (Right)  Add your wedding monogram, or simply your names and wedding date to personalize these cute travel themed bottle openers  as favors for your travel wedding guests.

(If you love some of these travel designs as much as we do, and purchase one of them, in some cases you’re helping to support our blog. Thank you so much!)

Decorate with vintage paper flower map wreaths . (Above left)   Come away with me ! As seen in this travel themed engagement shoot   This beautiful handmade paper wreath comprises of a multitude of paper flowers, made from upcycled vintage paper maps!  You can create a couple and use them as reception decor for your travel themed wedding, or make just one and use it for your sweetheart table and photographs.

The travel map wreath is made to order and includes a custom couple portrait which means the wreath makes a gorgeous wedding keepsake for your home afterwards! {Paper Wreath: Queen J Productions  // Image: Bow Tie and Bloom Photography  // Planning and Styling  JenEvents  . See more travel ideas from this engagement shoot .}

Use vintage travel wedding map signs.  (Above Right)  You’re my greatest adventure! Hand scripted signage with adorable travel inspired quotes and phrases can create beautiful signage filled emotion and whimsy. These quotes can be framed wrapped in vintage maps and used as your ceremony backdrop, displayed on tables at your reception, or used to create memorable wedding photographs. {Paper goods: Queen J Productions // Image: Bow Tie and Bloom Photography  // Planning and Styling  JenEvents  . See more travel ideas from this engagement shoot .}

Keep things simple but striking with these vintage globe travel table numbers.   These travel-themed cardstock wedding table numbers with vintage world map detailing in lovely earthy tones work not only as travel themed wedding ideas, but are great for vintage and rustic weddings too. The gold foil numbers and twine details add a pop of fun to the neutral color palette.  Add them to a floral center piece in the middle of each table, or wrap the twine around the neck of upcycled bottles containing rolled up vintage maps! Grab them online here.

Light up your reception with travel wedding map luminaries from Olden Designs:  One of the most unique and beautiful travel themed wedding ideas we’ve seen yet come from OldenDesigns . Each romantic luminary is created for you using pages from a vintage world atlas, and because it’s totally customizable you can choose the map pages you’d like. These eye catching creations create an intimate mood for a travel or destination themed wedding – the star and heart cut-outs light up and glow softly when a light is placed inside! You can order them online here. 

“Let the Journey Begin” with travel themed cork coasters . These Kate Aspen cork coasters can be placed on your wedding tables, used at the bar, or gifted to your guests as travel wedding favors. Available online here .// Alternatively gift your guests  these compass bottle stoppers , also from Kate Aspen. So fun and seriously sweet!

Use a map of your state as your Wedding Map Guest Book, especially if you are long distance lovers. Grab thus  this woodsy wedding guest book map , customized with the two states or countries on a rustic wood background texture, printed on a beautiful canvas.

Or maybe you prefer to have a print of a Vintage Globe framed to use as your travel wedding guest book?   MissDesignBerryInc ‘s travel themed wedding guest book  is made from a n authentic vintage map with a darling dotted line and a heart on the map destination of your choosing!

Create a Paper Airplane Wishing Well or use them as escort cards!   These paper plane notes come ready made with folding lines, a cute vintage design and blank spaces for guests to leave messages. Each set contains 25 paper planes to help love take flight! You can also grab the matching Mini Suitcase for your Wishing Well here . So fun!

Decorate your reception, guests tables or escort seating display by cleverly using vintage travel luggage tags.   They look especially great when displayed hung from string in an old vintage frame! You can download our free ‘thank you’ luggae tag printable here.  You can also purchase these ready made antique looking options available online here or here . Add some twine or ribbon, add a note or name and table number, and you’re done!

Remind your guests that love grows!  These   passport-style place cards that are made from totally eco-friendly, plantable seed paper ! Another one of the most unique travel themed wedding ideas  – place cards embedded with wildflower seeds that your guests can take home and plant in their garden. You might even create a special hashtag and encourages your guests to post pics of their blooms to when they’ve blossomed!  Available online here.

Use an old map and some script signage to create an epic Save the Date or Thank You wedding photo! In fact, create a few. Use your wreaths and luggage and all the pretty things you curated to create a set of wedding photographs you’ll remember forever! Check out more photo ideas from this travel themed engagement shoot ! {Images: Bow Tie and Bloom Photography  // Planning and Styling  JenEvents }

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Getting married is your next big adventure together—celebrate the occasion with these travel-themed wedding ideas to reflect your love of exploring the world.

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If you and your partner love visiting new places together, or if it seems like both of you have a never-ending case of wanderlust, then a travel-themed wedding makes total sense for you when it's time to start planning your big day. Luckily, there are plenty of travel theme wedding ideas you can use to incorporate your love of exploration and adventure into your wedding decor. Whether you're into backpacking, glamorous getaways, or something in between, these ideas will help jumpstart your travel-themed wedding vision board.

What is a travel-themed wedding?

The travel-themed wedding style tends to be a mixture of  boho and whimsical aesthetics , with the ultimate goal of creating an ambience that's both welcoming and eclectic—most importantly, it should be full of your personality and love of travel! Popular decor accents for a travel theme include things like globes, vintage suitcases, postcards, airplane motifs, stamps, and maps. Bright  wedding colors  are an easy way to give your travel-themed wedding a boost of fun, so we suggest choosing eye-catching colors like yellow, blue, red, fuchsia, and turquoise.   

Travel Theme Wedding Ideas

Not sure where to start? We've got you. Here are some of our favorite ideas for a travel-themed wedding—your next adventure begins now!

Event planning by Hazel & Bloom Events ; Calligraphy by Cottonwood Print

Travel-themed wedding invitations

Decorate your save-the-dates, wedding invitations , and other stationery with travel-themed details, like a hot air balloon motif, airplane motif, or even the geographical coordinates of your wedding location. Complete the invitations with themed stamps, or source unique vintage ones from Etsy.

PinkShe Designs

Passport wedding invitations

We love this alternative invitation idea if you're having a destination wedding. Work with your wedding stationer to create a themed stationery booklet that looks like a passport—you can include all of the important  wedding invitation details , along with helpful travel tips for your guests.

Map & Compass Photography

Comfortable wedding attire

Practical attire is especially important if your travel-themed wedding is taking place in an unexpected locale, like at the top of a mountain. Skip the fancy gowns, tuxedos, and footwear in favor of clothes that make it easy to move around (hiking boots optional!) and are appropriate for your venue. 

Engraved compass wedding gift

Watches are a popular wedding day gift to give your spouse, but for a travel wedding theme, why not surprise your S.O. with a personalized compass instead? This one has a sweet engraved message on the back that reads, "So you can always find your way back home."

Airplane hangar wedding venue

Don't hesitate to think outside the box when it comes to your travel-themed wedding venue. Unique transportation-inspired venues, like airplane hangars, aviation museums, and train stations, will add an extra-memorable element to your special day.  

Kylie Martin Photography Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard

Wedding welcome sign

This wedding welcome sign is elegant while staying on-theme thanks to a subtle postal motif in the top right corner. Vintage suitcases and hurricane lanterns turn the sign into a focal point at the venue entrance.

Nicki Wolfe Events & Spaces

Vintage map wedding seating chart

Direct your wedding guests to their reception tables with this travel-themed seating chart. Use a vintage world map as the background for printable or hand-written seating assignments. 

Luggage tag wedding escort cards

If you prefer individual  wedding escort cards  instead of a seating chart, leather luggage tags are a creative idea for a travel-inspired wedding. Hire a professional calligrapher to write the guests' names—these also double as wedding favors!

Poirier Wedding Photography

Event planning by Erin Marie Weddings

Vintage suitcases

Vintage and antique suitcases are staple pieces when it comes to travel-themed wedding ideas. You can use them almost anywhere, whether it's to fill an empty corner at your venue, create a unique wedding cake display, or collect cards and gifts.

Garrett Richardson Photography

Event planning by White Lace Events & Design

Up -themed wedding table centerpiece

If you're  inviting kids to your wedding , they'll love this adorable  Up -inspired centerpiece (and we're pretty the sure adults will, too).  

Palm Beach Photography, Inc.

Vintage travel postcards

From table numbers to place cards, there are a million different ways to use vintage postcards in your travel-themed wedding decor. If you can find postcards from your wedding location, honeymoon spot, or another place that holds significance for you and your partner, that's even better!

Rachael Schirano Photography

Globe wedding guest book

Skip the traditional tabletop guest book and ask your guests to sign a globe instead. Not only does it match the travel-themed wedding aesthetic, but it's something you'll actually want to display it in your home after the wedding. Check out local thrift stores for vintage globes, or  purchase a customized one on Etsy .  

Mallori Ma Photography

Travel-themed wedding koozies

Koozies are a tried-and-true wedding favor, and they'll come in handy right away if you put them out at the start of your reception. Customize yours with a cute travel-inspired phrase like, "Our adventure begins" and your wedding date.

Social Photo Camper

Vintage camper photo booth

This vintage-camper-turned-photo-booth is an added source of entertainment during cocktail hour and when guests are taking a break from the dance floor. Browse  local event rental companies  to find one for your reception.

Allie Dearie Photography Noteworthy Chocolates

Personalized wedding favors

Would you believe us if we told you this was chocolate? Treat your guests to a similar wedding favor idea by decorating custom cookies or candy with travel-themed details, like a compass.

Alicia Lucia Photography The Desert Compass

Tile inspired-wedding cake

For your wedding cake, pull inspiration from some of your favorite trips and work with your  wedding cake baker  to design something you love. This tile-inspired wedding cake reminds us of Barcelona or Santorini.

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40 Creative Travel Themed Ideas for Your Wedding

Want to have a destination wedding but don’t have the budget? Here are some of our favorite ideas to bring a travel theme to wherever you are! Your guests will enjoy going on a mini-vacation at your themed wedding!

What is a Travel Theme?

A travel-themed wedding is perfect for couples who love the idea of travel. Whether it is a broad travel theme, or a specific location that you are taking inspiration from, this wedding theme is a great option for those who are always looking forward to the next trip they are taking. 

Some brides will choose to have a broad “travel” theme with no specific location they are traveling to. This theme has a lot of room for creative decorative elements and is definitely unique. From plane ticket invitations, to assorted “global” elements tied into your centerpieces, the options for travel related decor and theme ideas are endless.

Travel themes can work well for brides who are drawn to rustic weddings, but you want more specific themed elements tied in. 

Travel Destination Theme Ideas

If you have a specific location that you remember traveling to that you would like to draw inspiration from, you can think back to that trip and what made it so special. For example, if you want to have a romantic Parisian themed wedding after a memorable trip there, you could make your travel theme more tailored towards French cuisine and travel elements. 

Another great option is to celebrate the countries that you and your partner are from on your travel themed wedding day. If you would really love to have your wedding at your home country but you are unable to afford a destination wedding, a travel theme can open the doors to tying cultural elements into your special day. 

Here are some amazing travel themed wedding ideas for couples who want to go the distance with their partner! Travel-themed wedding ideas are easy to incorporate throughout your special day. 

1. Disposable Cameras

A super fun idea for an activity that your friends and family will love during your wedding reception is to place vintage cameras or disposable cameras throughout your venue for guests to take photos. 

2. Vintage Maps

Circle the exact location you are trying to recreate at your travel themed wedding day on vintage paper maps for a cool decorative element. 

3. Themed Wedding Favors

Hand out travel wedding favors such as adorable plane bottle openers for your guests to take home with them.

4. Table Centerpieces

The table centerpieces at your wedding reception is a great opportunity to incorporate themed elements. Mix in travel related motifs in with real flower bouquets or paper flowers.

5. Guest Book Table Decor

Decorate your gift table or guest book table with various travel themed elements like signs, luggage, or globes. 

6. Photo Booth

It’s a not a real wedding without a photo booth! Decorate your photo booth with a travel themed backdrop that will transport your guests to places around the world!

7. Post Cards

Have your guests wedding guests sign post cards instead of a guest book for a unique themed activity at your reception.

8. Themed Cake Topper

Include elements of travel on your wedding cake by buying a specialty wedding cake topper . Themed wedding decorations like this really help tie the theme together! 

9. Wedding Stamp

Create wedding memories by having your own customized wedding stamp created. Guests can stamp their boarding pass to get into the wedding reception or you can use it with your stationery suite. 

10. Suitcase Favor Boxes

Give your guests something in thanks for the wedding gifts! These little personalized wedding favors can be found on websites like Etsy and look adorable next to a suitcase stack.  

11. Paper Flowers

Paper flowers are a fun touch that looks great with a travel theme, plus they are more affordable than real flowers! 

12. Fabric Ribbon

Add some extra touches by decorating with fabric ribbon that is patterned with vintage maps. 

13. Passports

For unique and themed wedding invitations, incorporate the element of travel. Style your stationery to look like passports, and all of your guests need theirs stamped before they enter your wedding reception. 

14. Bicycles

If you want to add a travel related fun touch to your ceremony or reception decor, add vintage bicycles for decorative elements. This is a great idea if you are having an outdoor wedding. 

15. Themed Table Numbers

Have your wedding guests find their seats with these unique and travel themed table place cards that can be put on dining tables throughout your reception. 

16. Compass Motifs

A great travel related piece of decor can be a compass. Compasses are a fun touch and can represent finding your way to your partner. 

17. Stacked Vintage Suitcases

Add a suitcase stack to your reception hall decor as a great statement piece. 

Globes are great themed wedding items for travel themed weddings. You can even mark a special location that means a lot to you and your partner on the globes.

19. Honeymoon Fund

Depending on what type of wedding gifts you want, a great idea for brides who can’t afford a honeymoon is to set up a honeymoon fund in lieu of traditional gifts.  

20. Around the World Seating Chart

Another wedding seating chart idea is to have a map of the world and label each table as a different country. An extra touch that you can add is to make the tables named after countries that mean a lot to you and your partner. 

21. Unique Guest Book

Your wedding guests will love this unique wedding guest book alternative of filling out postcards from various destinations!

22. Themed Signs

During the wedding planning, create various themed signs that point your guests towards the ceremony table and dining tables at your reception. 

23. Themed Accessories

            View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Amanda Pomilla (@amandapomillaphotography)

Add little travel related decor to small details at your wedding such as a custom wedding ring box or map printed pocket squares. 

24. Destination Sweetheart Table

At your wedding venue, make your sweetheart table themed after the place you met your partner or a special place you care about. 

25. “Come Away With Me”

            View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Kelli Brown (@sweetashcottage)

This quote, which is also a popular Frank Sinatra song, is an awesome message to place throughout your travel themed wedding. 

26. Special Groom’s Cake

            View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Kristen Budzynski (@cake_art_by_kristen)

Everyone loves wedding desserts! If you want a dreamy white wedding cake but you also want to incorporate travel elements into a cake, opt for a themed groom’s cake . 

27. Luggage Tags

In your stationery suite, add luggage tags for your favorite destination for each of your wedding guests. 

28. Boarding Passes

Another themed wedding idea for your stationery is to add “boarding passes” for each of your guests to international destinations. 

A themed wedding idea for your table centerpieces is to use toy airplanes as decoration with florals. 

30. “And So The Adventure Begins…”

            View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by NEON LIGHTS / CANDLES / GIFTS (@loveincltd)

Add this quote throughout your reception or ceremony. 

31. Paper Maps Wrapping Paper

A fabulous decorative element themed wedding items is to use vintage map paper. Incorporate vintage world maps throughout your reception for a rustic touch. 

32. Getaway Ride

Let your wedding guests watch you and your newly married partner getaway in a fabulous vintage ride! 

33. “Love Knows No Borders”

            View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Lindsey Dal Porto (@lindseydalporto)

This is another quote to incorporate into your travel wedding theme.

34. Themed Food Menu

A great touch to a personalized wedding day is to have a themed menu based off of a special location to you and your partner. 

35. Luggage Photo Props

Add a travel touch to your photo booth by adding themed wedding items like pieces of luggage! 

A great way to add to your travel wedding theme is to decorate with different cars. People can travel in all kinds of vehicles, so why not decorate for your travel theme with different vintage cars?

37. Where Are Your Guests From? 

A fabulous themed wedding decoration is to use a giant map or globe and have guests mark the exact location where they are from on the map.

38. Passport Photos

Have a photo shoot at your wedding at a photo booth with travel themed accessories. For a great travel-themed wedding idea, label the photo booth as “passport photos” so guests feel like they are traveling to a vacation spot at your wedding.  

39. Baggage Claim

Have a travel wedding seating chart at your reception. This idea for a destination themed seating chart is to label it as “baggage claim” and have each guest find a mini suitcase favor boxes with their table number on it. 

40. Themed Photoshoot

Get lots of wedding memories by having a themed photoshoot with your wedding party. This will give you lots of pictures for your wedding photo albums.

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Caroline Kinsley is a recent graduate from the University of Delaware. With a degree in media communications, Caroline’s passions are marketing and journalism. Caroline has always loved the wedding planning process, being the daughter of an event planner. In addition to contributions to Yeah Weddings, Caroline Kinsley has published articles in Delaware Today Magazine, Her Campus, and YOUR Magazine.

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When it's time to finalize the vision for your flowers and decor, consider these wedding centerpiece ideas your first order of business. Centerpieces are essential in order to transform your tablescapes, but there are so many different ways to style them. Our list of wedding centerpieces includes dozens of options, whether you're leaning toward simple wedding centerpieces that feel timeless and elegant or unique centerpiece ideas that break the mold. Check them out organized by category below—and if you haven't already hired a florist, head to The Knot Marketplace to scout vendors by location, budget and style.

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Simple Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

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Other than the centerpieces, there are a lot of elements that go into your tablescapes—place settings, table numbers , dishes, to name a few. Keep the overall look minimalist and streamlined with these simple wedding centerpieces.

1. Low Centerpiece in Stone Vessel

White roses and green go together like you and your partner—they're a perfect match. Plus they work with any color palette or style.

2. Blue and White Hydrangea Centerpieces

We love hydrangeas because they're stunning and they smell amazing. The combination of white and blue is fresh and fun—particularly perfect for an outdoor summer wedding .

3. Simple and Classic Centerpieces

Mix small white blooms with your favorite greenery for a simple and pretty centerpiece idea. Intersperse candles in between for a sophisticated touch.

4. White Peony Centerpiece

This petite arrangement only requires a few flowers. Pair hydrangeas with peonies and add in greenery of your choice (the fluffy green trick dianthus shown here is always a fun choice). It's a simple wedding centerpiece that still looks thought-out and intentional.

5. Driftwood Table Runner Centerpiece

An easy way to amp up your simple florals? Add a driftwood accent to the bottom of low centerpieces .

6. Asymmetric Centerpiece

Let your dahlias (or flower of choice) shine by pairing them with delicate, tiny blossoms. We love the idea of incorporating darker hues to make the centerpiece a little more edgy.

7. Muted Color Palette Centerpiece

Keep your wedding centerpieces simple but interesting by playing with textures. Mix something soft (like chrysanthemums) with something edgy (like proteas) and something simple (like eucalyptus).

8. Pampas Grass Centerpiece

This arrangement, with greenery and pampas grass, makes for the ultimate boho wedding centerpiece.

9. Simple Greenery Branch Centerpiece

You don't have to have a ton of florals in your centerpieces. Check out this simple tablescape design, which consists of assorted greenery and baby's breath.

10. Eucalyptus and Baby's Breath Centerpiece

Calling all minimalists. Place eucalyptus in glass jars for an effortlessly gorgeous centerpiece.

11. Single Flower Centerpiece

Your wedding centerpiece doesn't have to be a full-on bouquet. Place one or two flowers in glass vases for understated and gorgeous table decor.

12. Bud Vase Centerpiece

Create a mini bouquet by using just one or two stems of each flower. Place in a colorful vase (like this rose gold one) for a perfectly petite display of posies.

13. Greenery Centerpiece with Moss

Searching for a simple rustic wedding centerpiece? Consider this combination of moss, eucalyptus and neutral-colored blooms.

14. Tulip Centerpiece

Keep things simple by using one kind of bloom for a monofloral centerpiece . We love this adorably chic trough of tulips.

15. Minimalist Tropical Centerpiece

Exchanging vows somewhere tropical? Consider using palm leaves for a beach wedding centerpiece . It's a creative way to personalize your wedding, and they'll capture the laid-back vibe you're after.

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16. terrarium centerpiece.

Amp up simple greens by placing them inside pretty terrariums.

17. Flowering Branches Centerpiece

Create a showstopping tall wedding centerpiece using flowering branches. These pink buds are spot-on for a transitional wedding between winter and spring.

18. Tall Greenery Centerpiece

Another great beach wedding centerpiece idea: Tall palm leaves. It creates the effect of mini palm trees—how cute is that?

19. Small Protea Centerpiece

You can make a simple wedding centerpiece look complex by incorporating a bold color. We love the idea of mixing white and red together.

Style your tables with these elegant wedding centerpieces for a sophisticated, timeless result. Add classic details like taper candles, bronze vases and crystal drinkware to complete the understated look.

20. Elegant Summer Centerpiece

Put your centerpieces on display with pedestal vases. They're perfect for arrangements with low-hanging elements like jasmine vine or seeded eucalyptus. If you're hosting a black-tie affair, opt for pedestals in silver or gold to elevate the blooms.

21. Centerpiece with Pears and Grapes

Here's a creative idea: use fresh fruit in your centerpieces . If your wedding location is known for its apples, pears or grapes, it's a cute way to pay homage to the place you exchanged vows.

22. Boho Elegant Centerpiece

Nothing says elegance like white phalaenopsis orchids. Combine them with tropical greens for the ultimate tropical, boho chic setup.

23. Classic Fall Centerpiece

Combine different shades of roses for a pretty gradient effect. Complement with greens of your choice.

24. Blush Taper Candle Centerpiece

Elegant, but never boring. Match your candles to the colors of your flowers for a sophisticated-yet-chic effect.

25. Autumn Foliage Centerpiece

Mix wildflowers, leaves and greenery together in a pretty vase for an elegant fall wedding centerpiece idea .

26. Moody Centerpiece

Let your dark and moody color palette shine by incorporating lots of greenery and a few bright blooms.

27. Dahlia and Garden Rose Centerpiece

Pair romantic pink dahlias and garden roses together for an undeniably gorgeous tablescape.

28. Greenery Table Runner

There's something so timeless about an all-white reception with natural greenery. Add some ambience to a formal table with long, elegant taper candles. Pair the candlesticks with lush, but low, centerpieces to create a real wow factor.

29. Tall Orchid Centerpieces

Orchids look best when they're cascading down from above, which is why they're a popular flower choice for tall arrangements. Lift them up and combine them with tropical greens and colorful blooms for a picturesque wedding table.

30. White and Green Centerpiece

Elevated white and green florals are the perfect mix of simple and glam.

31. Cherry Blossom Centerpiece

If blush is one of your spring wedding colors , consider a statement arrangement filled with cherry blossoms.

32. Floating Candle Centerpiece

How can hanging flowers not wow you? Draw your guests eyes' upward with floral installations. Suspended hydrangeas mimic the table arrangements, while hanging candles add a romantic ambience.

33. Chinoiserie Vase Centerpiece

An easy way to achieve an unexpectedly elegant tablescape is by pairing decorative vases together. Choose items in the same color palette for a chic mix-and-match look.

Maybe the average wedding flowers aren't for you. Good news: these unique wedding centerpieces will bring some unexpected flair to your tablescapes. From archery arrows to fresh veggies, these ideas are just as memorable as you and your partner.

34. Wes Anderson-Inspired Centerpiece

You'd better not be pretending your wedding is a Wes Anderson movie again. But really—we love this creative summer camp-themed centerpiece featuring archery arrows, colorful flowers and eclectic knick-knacks.

35. Rainbow Ombré Centerpiece

Pile on the color with a rainbow-inspired wedding centerpiece . Arrange the blooms in an ombré pattern for a whimsical-but-chic effect.

36. Fall Harvest Centerpiece

Here's a unique centerpiece idea for fall weddings. Use seasonal fruit—pomegranates, grapes and figs—alongside greenery for a tabletop smorgasboard.

37. Pincushion Protea Centerpiece

Go bold by using statement flowers like these orange pincushion proteas for an edgy-yet-pretty wedding centerpiece.

38. Gourd Centerpiece

If you're incorporating seasonal or local produce, let it have the spotlight. Accent it with simple and sparse arrangement in a glass bottle.

39. Succulent Centerpiece

Succulents add texture to an all-flower arrangement. Pair them with classic blooms, like roses, dahlias and seeded eucalyptus, to keep the arrangement from veering too desert chic. Low, boxed centerpieces allow for easy conversation among guests.

40. Vintage Book Centerpiece

Add an antique touch to your florals by stacking vintage books in the center of your tables. Pair with brass candleholders and simple tapers for a classic style. Bonus: When you add accessories to the table, you can pare down on your blooms.

41. Wheatgrass Centerpiece

Give your arrangement a just-picked look by adding florals to a base of wheatgrass. You can use fewer stems while still creating a lush centerpiece. We love this style for a garden wedding or even a backyard bridal shower.

42. Ornamental Kale Centerpiece

Edible arrangements are having a moment. We love the addition of ornamental kale and berries to this rustic centerpiece. Play with in-season vegetables and fruits or even give a nod to your dinner menu with your edible additions.

43. Curly Willow Centerpiece

Drape your centerpieces with curly willow branches, greenery, hanging candles and deep pink flowers for a woodland fairytale vibe.

44. Anthurium Centerpiece

Architectural flowers, like anthuriums and dried palm leaves, will add a hint of edge to a soft arrangement filled with roses, carnations and decorative grass.

45. Modern Beach Centerpiece

Featuring details like tree branches, wooden vases and colorful wildflowers, these rustic wedding centerpieces are inspired by the great outdoors.

46. Greenery Vines Centerpiece

Tall centerpieces are usually considered to be more formal and dramatic, but with an abundance of draped jasmine vines and greenery, these arrangements feel beautifully rustic.

47. Birch Branch Centerpieces

Display your flowers atop birch branches instead of the traditional vases or centerpiece stands.

48. White and Red Peony Centerpiece

For a simple, bohemian wedding centerpiece, sprinkle in wildflowers alongside bigger blooms, like peonies.

49. Wooden Trough Centerpieces

Capture rustic elegance by placing pastel-colored blooms in a wooden box.

50. Yellow, Blue and Orange Centerpiece

Aiming for a vintage vibe? Collect colorful glasses and bottles, then repurpose them for your rustic centerpieces (we love this idea for a backyard wedding ).

51. Camping Lantern Centerpiece

If you're aiming for a super-rustic vibe but don't want to lose sophistication, accent bare wooden tables with lanterns and soft greenery.

52. Sunflower Centerpiece

Cheerful yellow sunflowers are a rustic floral favorite. Pair them with daisies and greenery for an outdoor summer wedding reception.

53. Table Runner with Wildflowers

Sunny, bright hues like yellow and orange will stand out even more against a backdrop of greenery.

54. Rustic Table Number Centerpiece

Incorporate an earthy vibe into your centerpieces by adding wooden table numbers to bring balance to pastel flowers and greenery.

55. Painted Antlers Centerpiece

Gold-tipped antlers are undeniably rustic. Use them sparingly alongside your floral centerpieces and candles for an easy, outdoorsy-style tablescape.

57 Best Wedding Favor Ideas Guests Will Love

Discover the best trends in wedding favors for 2024. Explore unique, thoughtful and personalizable gifts to say thank you to your guests.

By Monica Mercuri

Last updated February 5, 2024

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Your special day is approaching, and your friends and family have marked their calendars and cleared their plans to come be a part of it. With so much going on leading up to your wedding day, it can be tough to share your appreciation with each and every guest. Luckily, you can show your thanks with thoughtful wedding favors.

Wedding favors are a fun way to thank your guests for being a part of your special day. Wedding favors can be as simple or elaborate as you like, and the favors you choose will depend in part on the budget you allocate for them.

If you’re scratching your head trying to come up with your favorite wedding favor ideas, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for some of our favorites, and be sure to shop Zola's curated party and wedding favors for endless inspiration!

57 Wedding favor ideas for every thoughtful couple

From traditional and modern wedding favors to edible gifts, here are dozens of unique wedding favor ideas that your guests cam enjoy on the spot — or cherish for years to come.

1. Bonbonnieres

Bonbonnieres were first used centuries ago by French and Italian aristocrats. A bonbonniere is a porcelain or crystal box containing sweet, sugary delicacies, and these gift-wrapped confections are where modern day wedding favors stem from.

2. Jordan almonds

As wedding favors continued to evolve throughout history, confectioners eventually started making candied almonds to share at momentous occasions such as weddings. Often brightly colored and wrapped in sugar or another sweet outer layer, Jordan almonds are among the more traditional ideas for wedding favors.

3. Wedding bells

The tradition of handing out wedding bells to wedding guests is customary in Irish weddings and still makes a lovely wedding favor to this day.

4. Honey pots

If you’re hosting an outdoor or garden-themed wedding, small jars of honey are one of the best wedding favor ideas for guests. Bonus points if they’re locally sourced!

5. Mini jam jars

Treat your guests to something sweet with mini jam jars. Personalize the jar labels and finish them off with some twine or a ribbon for a decorative touch.

6. Barbeque sauce

If you’re hosting a more rustic wedding, spice up the rustic elegance with mini barbeque sauce favors.

7. Mini cocktail kits

If your wedding crowd loves a good party, send your guests home with a miniature cocktail kit to keep the party going. Personalize them with your favorite liquors or even some locally made spirits for a special touch.

8. Mini champagne bottles

Mini champagne bottles match the spirit of celebration at your wedding—send guests home with their own mini bottle of bubbly to show your thanks.

9. Homemade pickles

There’s something special about homemade canned goods, and if you’re a pickle fanatic, you’ll love gifting your guests with a homemade snack to take home with them.

10. Bite-sized pies

If you couldn’t decide on what desserts to serve at your wedding, using bite-sized pies as your wedding favors means no dessert gets left behind!

11. Maple syrup

To play up the sweetness factor at your wedding, jars of maple syrup are a unique gift your guests are sure to enjoy.

12. DIY s’mores kit

If your outdoor wedding features a campfire, gift your guests with DIY s'mores kits and end the night with your loved ones gathered around the campfire.

13. Themed cookies

You can have cookies decorated in just about any design you can think of, and using themed cookies as your wedding favors is a sweet way to show your guests your appreciation.

14. Loose leaf teas

Simple but elegant, sachets of loose leaf tea are a unique way to show your guests your thanks.

15. Hot chocolate kit

If you’re hosting your wedding in the fall or winter season, hot chocolate kits are a great way to add a sense of warmth to your event.

16. Personalized mints

A batch of personalized mints is a simple but thoughtful wedding favor your guests will appreciate, and they can be easily displayed by the bar or reception tables.

17. Handmade soaps

Your guests will appreciate the subtle scents of your favorite handmade soaps, and you can customize your labels for a personal touch.

18. Personalized hand sanitizers

Hand sanitizers make an easy and functional wedding favor that your guests are sure to appreciate.

19. Bath bombs

Send your guests home with bath bomb wedding favors to help them wind down after a night of celebrating your special day.

20. Sugar scrub

Treat your guests to a spa treatment at home with jars of sugar scrub.

21. Lotion jars

Perfect for winter weddings or weddings hosted in a colder climate, your guests will thank you for this wedding favor.

22. Bath salts

Give your guests something to soak their feet in—they’ll need it after dancing the night away! Bath salts look lovely when packaged in clear jars, which you can further personalize in whatever way you fancy.

23. Mini sunscreen

If you’re throwing a destination wedding , or even just hosting your wedding in the hot summer months, keep your guests protected with some personalized sunscreen bottles.

24. Message in a bottle

For DIY wedding favor ideas, a message-in-a-bottle adds the perfect touch to a beach-themed wedding. Fill each bottle with sand and miniature seashells, along with a sweet note inside commemorating your special day.

25. Custom stickers

If you have a flair for the creative, consider creating custom stickers for your wedding favors. Add an illustration of you and your honey or even your pet—the sky’s the limit with this fun favor idea!

26. Macrame keychains

If you want to gift your guests something beautiful that they’ll be able to use after your wedding, a macrame keychain makes a unique and thoughtful wedding favor.

27. Mini watercolor prints

Mini watercolor prints give you the chance to get creative with your wedding favors and create a special keepsake for your guests.

28. Temporary tattoos

Temporary tattoos are a fun and whimsical way to show your guests your thanks, and can add a sense of creativity to your wedding day.

29. Personalized tumblers

If you’re looking for a practical wedding favor that your guests will get some use out of, go for personalized tumblers to show your thanks.

30. Mini embroidery hoop art

Use mini embroidery hoop art as wedding favors to add some artistic flair to your wedding.

31. Potpourri

Take potpourri wedding favors to the next level with a potpourri station at the reception, where guests can add the herbs of their choice into personalized sacks.

32. Personalized face masks

Face masks are the new norm, and weddings are no exception—so why not add some flair to them? This functional wedding favor idea is something guests can use after the wedding, and you can have peace of mind knowing you’re keeping everyone safe.

33. Flower seed packets

Flower seed packets make a unique wedding favor that your guests can take home and plant themselves. You can choose whatever type of flower seeds you like, or use a variety of different flowers for guests to choose from.

34. Mini succulents

Your guests will love taking home their potted mini succulents—add in staked tags to each one, and they can double as place cards at your reception tables.

35. Mini dried bouquets

Mini dried bouquets offer something beautiful for guests to take home with them, and they can even double as reception decor when placed on the table in front of each guest’s seat.

36. Baby trees

This unique wedding favor will live on long after your wedding day. Give your guests a mini tree to take home and plant, along with an instruction card for how to plant them.

37. Pressed flower art

Pressed flowers are a beautiful way to show your guests your thanks, who can take home a special piece of artwork to enjoy for years to come.

Expert Advice: Wanting to preserve your wedding bouquet? Read our article to learn how to preserve your wedding flowers !

38. Glass vases

This wedding favor is the perfect way to repurpose your wedding flowers. Gather small glass vases for your wedding favors, then have someone break down your floral arrangements or centerpieces and add them to the vases for your guests to take home with them.

39. Personalized playing cards

If you and your honey love a good card game, create personalized decks for your wedding favors. Include instructions on how to play your favorite card game, along with a note of gratitude your guests will appreciate.

40. Candles

It’s hard to go wrong with candles, and you can choose your scents based on the season of your wedding. Earthy scents like moss and rose are perfect for spring, while scents of fir and firewood can play up the winter season.

41. Customized mugs

If you’re hosting your wedding in the fall or winter months, personalized mugs make a functional and on-theme wedding favor for your guests to use long after your wedding day.

42. Customized shot glasses

Give each guest a personalized shot glass, and fill them with your liquor of choice at the beginning or end of the reception and have the whole crew take a shot together. Then, they can take it home as a reminder of your wedding celebration.

43. Copper Moscow mule mug

If you’re looking to think outside the box of shot glasses and mason jars , consider copper Moscow mule mugs for a unique wedding favor guests can re-use.

44. Tea towels

Tea towels are a unique wedding favor that can be personalized in a variety of ways. Add a special quote or personalized message, or even a printed menu if you want to incorporate them into your reception tablescapes.

45. Agate coasters

For an eye-catching wedding favor, agate coasters are a beautiful way to express your thanks to your guests.

46. Wine bottle stoppers

A wine bottle stopper is a lovely wedding favor your guests will get some use out of—and the next time they open a bottle of wine and don’t finish it, they’ll be reminded of your special day!

47. Personalized blankets

If you’re hosting your wedding in the chilly fall or winter months, personalized blankets make a special wedding favor that will keep your guests warm and cozy all night long.

48. Bottle ppeners

A functional wedding favor like a bottle opener is something guests will use after the big day is complete. Look for shapes and styles that match your wedding theme for a creative touch, such as pineapples or palm trees for a beachfront wedding.

49. Mason jars

Mason jars are a perfectly on-theme wedding favor for any rustic-inspired wedding. Instead of gifting them at the end of the night, present them during your cocktail hour or reception for guests to use for their beverages.

50. Ornaments

Hosting a winter wedding during the holidays? Play off that theme with sweet ornament wedding favors, a keepsake that guests can cherish for years to come.

51. Cocktail shakers

Classic stainless steel cocktail shakers will remind your guests of your special day the next time they’re serving cocktails at home.

52. Custom luggage tags

If you’re hosting a destination wedding, custom luggage tags make a thoughtful, on-theme gift your guests will appreciate.

53. Customized phone grips

Keep your guests' phones secure and stylish with personalized phone grips. Choose designs that reflect your wedding theme or incorporate your monogram for a personalized touch.

54. Customized engraved glassware

Elevate your guests' barware collection with customized engraved glassware. From wine glasses to whiskey tumblers, choose designs that reflect your wedding theme or incorporate your initials for a sophisticated touch.

55. Artisanal chocolates

Delight your guests' taste buds with artisanal chocolates. Opt for unique flavors and beautifully designed packaging to create a luxurious and delectable wedding favor.

56. Personalized mini notebooks

Inspire creativity with personalized mini notebooks. Add your names, wedding date, or a heartfelt message to the covers and provide a blank canvas for your guests to jot down their thoughts and ideas.

57. Personalized matches

A set of personalized matches makes for useful and classic wedding favors, and the personalization options are endless.

When it comes to wedding favors, many people opt for personalized wedding favors featuring labels with your names and wedding date—but you can always give a non-branded gift too. If you do decide to gift your guests with something neutral, you can always add a cute gift tag to the favor! Check out our printable gift tags with sweet messages below to make your own.

Frequently asked questions about Wedding favors

Still have questions about wedding party favors? We’ve tapped Principal and Event Specialist Alex Berry of Alexandra Berry Events to guide us through some wedding favor basics, from whether you actually need them to how much to spend.

What is a wedding favor?

What is a wedding favor? “A wedding favor is something you can gift to your guests as a keepsake or to say thank you for coming and celebrating!” says Berry. Wedding favors can be whatever you want them to be, but choosing a gift that’s sentimental, practical and even experiential is a win-win for your loved ones.

“We often recommend something experiential or meaningful, such as unique place cards with guests’ names calligraphed on a keepsake, or guest watercolor portraits painted at the wedding by an artist,” she suggests.

Do you need wedding favors?

Do you need wedding favors? Whether or not you need wedding favors is a decision that depends on your preferences and budget. “While you certainly do not need to have wedding favors, it can be a nice way to add in a touchpoint to enhance the wedding weekend experience and leave guests with something to remember the festivities by,” Berry adds.

For destination weddings, gift-filled welcome bags are a great alternative because they can highlight the region where the wedding is taking place. These bags can include “local beverages, treats from the bride and groom's hometowns, and/or something the guests may need, such as a custom water bottle or a welcome note from the couple, with a map of the area weekend details,” Berry adds.

Whether or not you need wedding favors is a decision that depends on your preferences and budget. Favors offer the opportunity to show appreciation to your guests and enhance their experience. They also serve as a thoughtful gesture and can add an extra touch of excitement to your special day.

How much should you spend on wedding favors?

Generally, most couples spend between $2 to $3 per wedding favor, but there’s no hard and fast rule as to how much you should spend. Berry says the cost comes down to “your guest count and what you are planning to do,” but couples can dish anywhere from $500 to $2,500 on wedding favors or welcome bags.

Ultimately, you should spend an amount that you’re comfortable with. Your guests will appreciate the thought behind any wedding favor idea that you choose, so select something that you really love in a price range that’s within your budget.

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Change it up with gin, tequila, bourbon, or whatever spirit moves you…a copper mug can deliver a mule to suit everyone. ( Check out our recipes! )

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24 Copper Wedding Ideas for Any Type of Affair

Add a metallic touch to your big day, from glamorous soirées to industrial fêtes.

Photo by Jenn Emerling

Silver and gold are common metallic hues that couples often rely on to accentuate their wedding, but if you’re eager to break the mold, you’re probably on the hunt for something that feels a bit more unexpected. Enter: Copper. This shade still achieves the same statement-making effect as its other metallic counterparts, but it’s a welcome change from the more popular options. Copper is a pinkish-orange color that’s warm and shiny, and we like that it has the ability to seamless blend in with your overarching wedding décor while simultaneously adding a glitzy and eye-catching pop. By dousing your big day in copper elements, you’ll bring a unique and distinctive flair to your aesthetic that your guests won’t stop talking about. 

Whether you’re getting married in an opulent ballroom or an industrial warehouse, there are plenty of ways to integrate this lustrous hue into your décor. Bring the glossy shade to your wedding look by choosing copper tones for your makeup or jewelry. Then, deck out your ceremony in the hue, from bronzed-brushed chairs to a copper-colored arch. Once you’ve traded vows, consider sipping on Moscow mules in copper mugs and dining on chargers painted in the rich color. Of course, you don’t have to submerge your nuptials in the pinkish-orange tint to make an impression. Adding a subtle touch will be just as noteworthy, and you can combine the metallic shade with other colors, such as navy blue or terracotta, to round off your palette.

From your welcome sign to your tablescape, we’re sharing our favorite ways to make copper part of your special day. Read on for 24 copper wedding ideas that will make any type of affair shine.

Calligraph Your Invitations in Copper

Photo by Norman & Blake

Once your guests open their invitations, they’ll get a sneak peek at your wedding's design concept. To establish your color palette right off the bat, choose a font color in a copper tint. When this couple got married at their elegant wedding in Big Sur , they used the metallic hue to relay information about their upcoming celebration, and they even included an illustration of the sunset in the same gleaming hue to introduce their botanical outdoor setting. To make sure the typeface stands out, opt for a darker background colorway, such as emerald green.

Add the Hue to Your Makeup Look

Photo by Katie Ruther

To manufacture a bronzed glow, bring the metallic color to your glam. With just a few swipes, copper eyeshadow will brighten your eyes and match the rest of your décor. Choose a contoured look with the deepest color on the inner and outer corners of your eyelid or pair the rosy shade with other neutrals, like deep brown or warm peach. This color looks good on every eye type.

Accessorize With the Stylish Shade

Photo by Amy & Stuart

Accessories are the key to elevating any outfit, even on your wedding day. Instead of the classic silver or gold jewels, deck out your ensemble in copper. Wear diamond earrings set in the pink-orange tone, complete your ring stack with a copper band, or top off your hairstyle with a beaded headpiece featuring the rosy tint.

Welcome Guests in a Glamorous Way

Photo by  Alexandra Wallace

When combined with vintage pieces, copper exudes old Hollywood glamour. One look we love? A gilded antique mirror with copper calligraphy to use as your welcome sign for old-world nuptials. You can even create the design yourself by sourcing a second-hand frame, painting the exterior in the metallic tone, and writing out the details in copper.

Choose a Metallic Frame

Photo by  Chloe Malsick Photography

Looking for another alternative to welcome your guests to your soirée? Use a copper rod to frame your signage. Suspending a banner with a cute phrase, such as “Forever your always,” will set the tone, while additional decorations, like flowers, greenery, and candles, will help create a romantic setting.

Make Your Altar Glow

Adding a touch of copper to your altar is a stunning way to enact this warm tint. When paired with lush greenery and white blooms, copper takes a supporting role but does so in a complementary way. A metallic base covered in plants is perfect for garden soirées in the great outdoors.

Accentuate a Bohemian Design

Photo by Mallory Dawn

Copper has an earthy, effortless feel to it that makes it a natural fit for bohemian bashes . To seamlessly integrate this metal into your celebration, pair copper touches with pampas grass, dried palm leaves, trailing greenery, and dried flowers in neutral shades. A ceremony arch with overlapping copper rods flanked with wild installations will help your vision take shape.

Select Apt Seating

Seating arrangements with a copper finish will add an unexpected and contemporary edge to your ceremony. With multiple rows of copper chairs, this bold hue will easily become the primary focus of your ceremony. Tropical greenery, glass vases, and black accents will help bring out the warm tones. Rooftop weddings overlooking the skyline and industrial venues with exposed brick walls are the ideal place to make this idea come to life.

Suspend Copper-Tinted String Lights

Photo by Anna Delores Photography

Lighting is one of the best ways to set the mood for the festivities. By hanging strands of copper lights from above, you’ll create an enchanting fairy-tale atmosphere at any setting. Consider using string lights in the rich metal to illuminate the path from the ceremony to the reception (like this couple did at their fall garden wedding in California ) or hang them from the ceiling at your reception.

Use the Metal to Assign Your Seats

Photo by Rebecca Yale Photography

Whether copper is one of the main hues in your color palette or a secondary shade, bringing the metal to your seating chart or escort card display is guaranteed to evoke elegance. Combined with a greenery border and accompanied by intricate calligraphy, you’ll create a setup that’s both opulent and inviting. This couple’s display, featuring wine stoppers as escort cards at their Chilean-inspired nuptials in Napa Valley , is an exemplary example.

Complement an Autumnal Aesthetic

Since a golden tint is naturally found in fall foliage, copper is a suitable complement to an autumnal fête . If you’re saying “I do” while the treetops are bursting with vibrancy, channel the colors of the season with copper, red, orange, and yellow tones. Number your tables in the warm metallic hue, and then, station your seating chart with an arrangement of leaves and flowers in matching shades.

Opt for a Boozy, Color-Coordinated Display

Photo by Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to direct friends and family to their seats? Look to boozy escort cards . To match your color palette, serve cocktails in copper mugs with stirrers or labels featuring each of your attendees’ names, and arrange them on copper shelving for a cohesive look. You can also set up this station at your ceremony to encourage guests to mingle prior to the service.

Adorn Your Lounge Area With Lanterns

Photo by Heather Waraksa

While lounge areas aren’t a requirement, they offer a reprieve for guests who want to take a break from the dance floor, while building upon your overarching design concept. Lining the perimeter of your lounge with copper lanterns will radiate comfort and relaxation in a sophisticated way. Take cues from this couple, who brought metallic light fixtures in various shapes and sizes to their tropical wedding in Brazil . Combined with wicker furniture, the decorative details took on a laid-back, beachy look.

Settle on a Celestial Design

If you’re hosting a celestial-inspired wedding , copper is one hue you’ll want to include in your color scheme since the bronzed tint is reminiscent of the constellations. An effortless way to accomplish this look is decorating your bar, linens, and signage in a star-studded pattern that’s painted in copper. You can also hang star-shaped light fixtures in the metallic shade to complete your otherworldly setup.

Emphasize the Accents

Photo by Josh Gruetzmacher

On the other hand, instead of making copper the primary focus of your bar, add a touch of the metal with a few accents. Copper lanterns that house floating candles and copper vases brimming with colorful floral arrangements against a wooden surface will help produce a rustic, pared-back vibe.

Make Sure Your Barware Matches

Photo by Christina Richards

In addition to decorations, every bar needs the essentials to be a true success. Stock your setup with Champagne buckets in copper to keep your bottles of bubbly beverages cool. Then, give your design a boost with copper add-ons, whether it’s amber candle holders or glass vases featuring metallic bases.

Display Your Guest Book Alongside the Metal

Since your wedding day goes by in the blink of an eye, many couples set up a wedding guest book to compile a keepsake that allows them to relive every special moment from the day whenever they look back at it. At your copper-colored nuptials, ask your guests to offer well-wishes via a sign pinned on a copper clipboard. Not only will you designate a place for your memories to live on, but you’ll also reinforce your theme.

Don’t Forget to Decorate the Ceiling

Photo by  Jami Laree Photography

Couples often pay a lot of attention to their tablescapes, but filling the overhead space with decorations will up the ante. For a touch of copper, cover your ceiling in 3D stars to draw the gaze upward and make a large, barren room feel more cozy and intimate. Adding these accents to an indoor space will also bring the outdoors in by recreating a starry night sky, especially in dim lighting.

Enjoy Dinner by Candlelight

Photo by Gaby J Photography

Copper already evokes a warm glow, so lining your tables with taper candles in the bronzed shade will further produce a dreamy ambiance. When placed against a white linen runner and beside neutral flowers, crystal glassware, and black chargers, the metallic hue will pop. Consider using these candlesticks at a modern museum wedding, a glamorous ballroom setting, or a rustic barn venue. 

Mix in Marble

Photo by Chowen Photography

Other natural patterns and hues, such as marble, are the perfect accompaniment to copper. Since the shiny metal and the crystallized rock are both earthy materials, when they’re combined with one another, they bring an organic and visually appealing touch to any wedding. Candle holders featuring copper and marble features placed on a runner with copper flecks will blend into a natural setting.

Set Out Copper Mugs

Copper mugs are one of the most common ways to infuse your wedding with the rich hue. While they make a beautiful escort card display, you can also set each table with the metallic cup. Complete the setup with matching flatware and candle holders.

Combine Various Metals

Photo by Carrie Patterson

Instead of a copper-colored tablescape, mix different metals for an unexpected yet luminescent look. Copper chargers flanked by gold flatware will produce an arrangement that’s filled with texture and shine. You can even bring a hint of bronze to your centerpieces with toffee, peach, and cream florals.

Incorporate a Splash of Navy Blue

Photo by Alixann Loosle

If you’re looking for more hues to add to your color palette besides copper, consider navy blue. The warm, glossy hue paired with the deep shade will provide a stunning contrast that simply demands attention. Include these colors at a coastal bash on the beach or a bohemian celebration on a mountain. 

Showcase Sweets Covered in Copper

Photo by Natalie Watson

All-white wedding cakes transcend time, but for an out-of-the-box design with a dramatic edge, decorate your confection in copper fondant. If you’re serving a two-tier cake , cover the first layer in a solid shade and splatter drip icing on the bottom tier. A cluster of real flowers stationed at either corner will add a prolific flair.

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How to Create Your Own Wedding Planning Binder

Create the ultimate wedding planning binder with our step-by-step DIY tutorial! Personalize your binder to organize everything from vendor contracts to your Pinterest inspiration. Stay stress-free and keep all your wedding details at your fingertips with our must-have supplies and expert tips.

If you’re looking for the best way to organize everything you need for your wedding, look no further than this DIY Wedding Binder Tutorial !

We like our wedding planner binders the same way we like our weddings– personalized!

We couldn’t find a wedding planning binder on the market that fully fit the bill for our savvy couples, so we decided to share a tutorial to help you create one yourself! And let’s be honest, a DIY wedding binder is the best way to go for DIY brides, right?

Make Your Own Wedding Planning Binder

Your own wedding planner binder will likely be an ever-evolving work-in-progress during your wedding planning process. Here’s the rundown of what you will likely need to put it together for the ultimate wedding planner binder. 

• 1 Large 3 Ring Binder of your Choice
• 12 Binder Folders or Binder Pockets
• Zipper Pouch Insert
• Sheet Protectors (as needed)
• Sticker Tabs – For use as dividers or Tab Dividers
• Adhesive Pockets
• 3 Hole Punch to punch holes
• Business Card File for Vendor Information, Contact lists, Misc Phone Numbers, and Venue Biz Cards

Some brides may prefer to use sheet protectors for everything, but you may find you need more than that. If you’re not careful, you’ll end up with too many things spilling out of your binder! The zipper pouch and pocket inserts will help to keep things in their proper place no matter their size.

Printable planning sheets are a great way to get started in your planning, and the internet is chock full of FREE checklists. We’re partial to the ones we share here on B$B.

The best part is that you can decide for yourself how to organize your details. Crafting the perfect wedding planning binder is such a matter of preference, and much like your wedding day… one size doesn’t fit all.

Start by Selecting Your Binder

We recommend a 3-ring binder, at least 1 inch thick. With all the documents and folders, you’ll need the room!

1” Binder Sophisticated Speckle

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This binder has a beautiful white and pink speckled look with an interior pink lining. This binder holds up to 150 pages and also features 2 inside pockets.

Custom Faux Leather Binder

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This faux leather binder costs a little more than your regular binder but it can be a great gift for a bride or make for a nice keepsake with personalized engraving.

Choose Your Divider Style

Pockets or Folders… solid or clear sheet covers… choose the style that works for you!

5 pack Tabbed Dividers

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These 5 tabbed dividers include clear view pockets with soft solid border that are 

3 hole punched to fit any standard 3-ring binder. These are perfect for your wedding planning binder needs!

Clear Sheet Protector with Binder Tabs

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This 8 pack set also includes 20 stickers as well for organization and labeling. Each divider is a sheet protector so you can insert documents or label sections as needed.

Tab Dividers with Pockets

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These durable plastic pocket dividers with tabs are a great way to keep your wedding planning binder organized and bright and colorful! Pockets and tabs for every section!

3 Hole Punch Pocket Folders

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Grab these sturdy two pocket folders in multiple colors for your binder. There is also an area for business cards on the interior right pockets!

Add Divider Tabs as Needed

If you choose regular folders for your dividers, you may want to add tabs for easier flipping! You could also use sticky notes too!

Writable Tabs

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Use these 24 tabs to separate your sections in your wedding planning binder or even within each section.  You can write on either side of the tab!

Digital Download Binder Tabs

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This digital download includes beautifully designed wedding planning tabs.  This file includes 45 tabs and a sheet of blank tabs to use for whatever else you may need to plan your perfect wedding day! Print from your own printer.

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Color code and create your own tabs for whatever section you need for your wedding planning. These sticky notes can be used everywhere in your binder as divider tabs or marking on contracts and other information.

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These sheet protectors are a great idea for protecting vendor contracts or other important items that you may want to secure in your binder.

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No pockets, no problem! Create your own pockets as needed with these adhesive clear corner pockets!

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Easily 3-hole punch any items for your wedding planner 3 ring binder with this Pen + Gear 3-hole punch! Compact and small enough to fit into most bags when you are an on-the-go wedding planner!

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Even though we know we live in a very digital age, vendors and venues still hand out business cards. These binder sheets are a great way to keep them organized in your binder!

You can also view a list of recommended products on our Amazon storefront here . 

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For this, you may want to use a heavier weight paper, such as an 80lb cardstock. These are items that you will punch holes in and will be touched and turned many times throughout your planning process so you want them to be sturdy.

Print Wedding Planning Checklist + Timeline from Budget Savvy Bride ( free template download )

Fill Pockets and Folders with Necessary Info and Inspiration

We’d love to hear about your organization methods.  Congratulations and Happy planning!

Organization Suggestions: Tab Ideas

You can feel free to organize your binder in the way that feels most logical to you, but to give you a jumping off point, here is our recommended order of organization:

• Wedding Vows
• Special Rituals
• Readings etc
• Music or Entertainment
• Wedding Program
• Entertainment
• Wedding Favors
• Bar & Drinks
• Send Off Items
• Photographer
• Videographer
• Ceremony Venue
• Reception Venue
• Hair/Makeup
• Vendor Contracts
• Flower ideas 
• Reception Décor
• Bridal Bouquet
• Groom and Groomsmen Boutonnieres 
• Ceremony Arch/Decor
• Centerpieces
• Receipts for Dress, Alterations, etc
• Important dates to remember for dress delivery, alterations appointments, etc
• Makeup/Hair
• Accessories-Jewelry, Shoes, Veil, etc..
• Suit Rental Information
• Bridal Party Orders/Dress Selection

If you’re the type who likes to write things out on paper, feel free to record your guest list onto paper and include it in your binder. Or you can print out your spreadsheets and add them to your binder if you don’t feel like writing them out by hand.

Organizational Add-Ons for Your Wedding Binder

You may also want to consider including a section for both the honeymoon or rehearsal dinner depending on if these items will fall on the bride-to-be’s shoulders or if you and your partner are planning these together.  Don’t forget the day of emergency kit, registry information, and wedding website if needed.

Rehearsal Dinner

• Any Entertainment or A/V needed
• BSB checklist
• Hotel/Cruise
• Packing List
• Travel Agent Information

Wedding Day Emergency Kit

• B$B checklist

Registry Information

• Brick & Mortar Stores
• Registry Needs

Wedding Website

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Make Your Own DIY Wedding Binder with These Tips!

Creating your own wedding planning binder is a fantastic way to keep all your wedding details organized and accessible throughout the planning process. By customizing it to your needs, you can ensure that everything from vendor contracts and contact information, to dress alterations is at your fingertips. 

Whether you’re using it to track your budget, manage your guest list, or simply store your Pinterest board inspiration, this DIY binder will become an invaluable tool in making your wedding day as stress-free as possible. With a little time and effort, you’ll have a personalized wedding planner that perfectly suits your style and helps you stay on top of every detail. Happy planning!

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Despite differing schedules, Kelly Downey and Gregory Harrington, a celebrated violinist, found a way to make things work.

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Gregory Anthony Harrington, a celebrated solo violinist, had experienced years of unfulfilling relationships with women he said couldn’t understand his commitment to music. Kelly Cathleen Downey was also fed up with attempts at relationships: Dates, often two to three times a week, typically went nowhere.

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Mr. Harrington, who was born in Dublin but has lived in New York City since 1999, recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of his solo debut at Carnegie Hall. In March, he performed for President Biden, members of Congress and Leo Varadkar, the former prime minister of Ireland, at the Capitol in Washington. He received a bachelor’s degree in international commerce with Spanish from University College Dublin, and a master’s in music from American College Dublin.

After several more dates, Mr. Harrington told Ms. Downey that he was flying to Dublin for the holidays, and would try to meet her after he returned around 9:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

“I was really surprised when he entered Whiskey Tavern at 11:45, because I had been burned so many times,” said Ms. Downey, who grew up in Farmington Hills, Mich., and received a bachelor’s in advertising from Michigan State University. “We shared our first New Year’s kiss which sealed the deal for me.”

In March 2020, the lockdown from the coronavirus pandemic greatly changed their dating style. He lived in Manhattan’s Inwood neighborhood — two trains and a bus ride from Ms. Downey’s Upper East Side apartment. They saw each other on weekends, but both had limited income. Ms. Kelly’s company lost clients; Mr. Harrington’s professional world evaporated.

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“Since public performances ceased, and I didn’t see the end in sight, it put a lot of strain on a young relationship,” he said. “I earned about $900 in 18 months from playing the violin.”

Their compatibility and love grew through the financial challenges, but they faced more conflict after June 2021, when they moved in together in Hamilton Heights. Each worked at home, though they kept opposite hours. Ms Downey is in bed by 10 p.m., the time Mr. Harrington finds much of his inspiration.

“I am most creative in the silence from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.,” Mr. Harrington said. “Kelly has a very structured day with regular hours.”

He admitted to being “loud, intense and meticulously repetitive at home” until rehearsals start. Ms. Downey said she respects his way of preparing for gigs, but thrives on serenity with no noise pollution in her work environment.

“I prefer that a client on a Zoom call not have to listen to delightful violin music in the background,” she said. However, “our personalities are aligned, and we resolve conflicts by communication.”

On July 21, 2023, while visiting the fjords of Bergen, Norway on vacation, Mr. Harrington proposed to Ms. Downey atop the Revurtjernet Viewpoint.

On Sept. 6, the couple wed at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau, with Michael McSweeney, the city clerk, officiating. It was witnessed by two friends, Shane Naughton and Laura Chalcroft, who joined them after for a celebratory dinner at Chambers, a restaurant in TriBeCa.

They are planning a celebration for 120 guests on Oct. 2 at Bellingham Castle, the centerpiece of a 17-acre estate in County Louth, Ireland. Mr. Harrington is curating the music and will also perform.

“Our relationship has been filled with the little victories of sharing Saturday morning coffee, being caring and empathetic without saying a word,” he said. “And just enjoying this lovely journey.”

Weddings Trends and Ideas

Marriage First, Then the Rehearsal Dinner: Some couples are opting to get the wedding out of the way first , so they can relax and enjoy the rest of the festivities.

Wedding Favors: A growing number of couples are including gifting suites that allow their wedding attendees to pick a souvenir they’ll actually use .

Planning a Stress-Free Wedding: Many couples are incorporating the quiet life trend into their nuptials, avoiding a big, traditional celebration in favor of a smaller, more relaxed gathering .

Informal Text Invitations: Some couples are taking the casual approach to sending out wedding invitations , opting for texts or emails instead of printed cards.

Lavish Pre-Wedding Parties: Once a modest gathering of close friends and family, wedding professionals say that pre-wedding events have become grand spectacles that rival the wedding day .

The Rise of the ‘Earlymoon’: Many couples are no longer waiting  until after their weddings to take a trip.