Western wedding themes, already popular in states such as Wyoming and Texas, are gaining popularity all over the U.S. That's right, even in "citified" New York City. Not only are they casual, but western wedding themes are easy to plan and a lot less expensive than a traditional, modified traditional or other themed weddings.

Western-themed weddings can really be held anywhere - in a large hall, decorated with bales of hay, on a ranch, or even in your own backyard. Almost any location can be transformed into your own "I do" Ponderosa.

Western Wedding Theme Colors

For the colors, you might want to consider red and white, as in red and white-checkered tablecloths. Or, think blue, as in blue jeans and denim, which pairs nicely with yellow (as in "the Yellow Rose of Texas") or green (the color of grass) or orange (the predominate color of a Western sunset).

Western Theme Decorations

As for decorations, here's where you can have a lot of fun. Some essentials:

• bales of hay
• saddles
• cowboy hats
• red bandanas

And, don't forget the horseshoes for luck! Just remember to place them up in a U-shape, so the luck doesn't run out! Centerpieces can be potted cacti or yellow roses, depending on the colors you've chosen.

Western Wedding Favors

You thought western-theme decorations were fun!  You can really go wild with the favors:

• miniature horse shoes
• cactus candle
• chocolate cowboys
• western-style picture frames
• western-themed candies wrapped in bandanas

Western Wedding Food

The food for a western-themed wedding is where you'll really see a lot of cost savings: barbeque, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, baked beans, corn on the cob and chips and dips. If you are having a backyard wedding, you can fire up the grill and have your own barbeque. If you are renting a hall, you might consider hiring a catering company which specializes in barbeque. You'll find that the costs are usually far less than a formal, traditional wedding reception dinner.

Western Wedding Music

With regards to the music, either country and western CDs or MP3s, or, if you have the cash to spare, why not hire a local country and western band? A good place to seek out talent is Craig's List. Be sure you have a sample of the music to listen to before making your decision. It's also good if the band has some wedding experience.

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