You may have noticed the growing trend of carnival themes lately. It seems like everything from engagement photo sessions to wedding favors have been influenced by the State Fair. If youv’e been trying to incorporate this trend into your wedding plans, you have probably noticed that there is a fine line between carnival chic and circus freak show.

A few helpful suggestions:
-Err on the side of muted tones. Rather than the traditional circus primary colors, use sky blue or light aqua, red, and a pale yellow.
-Don’t assume that this is just a reception idea. As you can see in the images above, taking your “day after” photo session to a carnival is also something that will provide you with an interesting and colorful backdrop.
-If you love this theme, but feel like it would interfere with the vision you have for your wedding day, use…