• Planning a theme wedding helps to set the tone for the wedding.wedding image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
  
  After the bride-to-be accepts the proposal, there are several plans for the wedding that run through her mind; the dress is a common one, but the theme is what sets the tone of the entire event. Planning a wedding around a sun, moon and/or stars theme has a host of possibilities to make the event one that is elegant, natural and special.
  
  

Evening Wedding

• One surefire way to see both the moon and the stars in the wedding is by hosting an evening event. Both the ceremony and reception can be planned by selecting elements in the décor and basing the entire event on a celestial concept. Choosing a venue that has plenty of large windows is a way to keep the event indoors and still enjoy the view of the moon and stars. White lights can be strung throughout the venue for an exaggerated effect. For bold brides who wish to plan an outdoor event, taking into consideration the weather conditions, this is a way to give guests a realistic view of the great outdoors in the evening.
  
  

Natural Wedding

• Weddings planned with a natural setting can utilize a sun and moon theme with literal objects in the planning elements. Items such as sun and star cutouts can be purchased in bulk from online party decoration retailer ShindigZ. Using star and sun decorations as backdrops, aisle separators and centerpieces will set the proper tone. Supplementary items such as plants, natural florals and even painted sticks and pebbles will tie into the theme. Place cards and table assignments can be named with the theme in mind such as "The Sun Table," "The Big Dipper" or "Full Moon."
  
  

All-day Affair

• Brides who want to use the entire day to entertain guests and follow the sun, moon and stars theme can choose to be very literal in their plans. Start the day off with a bridal breakfast at sunrise with the wedding party to kick-start the day. As the big day unveils, planning a late-night wedding reception that allows for dancing and partying throughout the night under the stars will set a festive occasion for younger crowds. Brides who plan their wedding on the night of a full moon can plan for a light show or fireworks to keep the focus on the sky and end the night with a bang.