Touchdown! Football-Themed Weddings

Over the past few years, we've seen a sharp increase in sports-themed weddings, where even the bride isn't afraid to get a little down-and-dirty with a pre-reception game of touch football.

I must confess: I'm not a football fan. My idea of "watching" the game involves glancing at the tube every so often while consuming massive amounts of guacamole and catching up on the latest gossip with my girlfriends. What can I say? It's a time-honored tradition. However, my husband Jason is in a whole other league. From September through February, I know better than to schedule any appointments on a Sunday.

In honor of him — and all you other football lovers out there — here's how to incorporate some team spirit into your wedding day!

Engagement Shoots


Photo Credits: Diana Elizabeth Photography

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Eric Barton, a retired NFL player — he played with The Jets, Raiders, and Cleveland Browns — even made an appearance in our 75+ Reasons to Have a First Look story!
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Boudoir


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Sensational Stadium Photos


Photo Credit: Kellogg Photography


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Photo Credits: Corey Ann Photography


Photo by: KPL Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly


Photo Credit: Carpenter Photography


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Photo Credit: Mark Romine Photography

"Tebowing" Mania

"Tebowing" became a household name when Tim Tebow, then a second-year player for the Denver Broncos, was photographed bowing in prayer in the end zone. The unique pose — getting down on one knee and holding a clenched fist to your forehead — is now so ubiquitous with fans around the world that the current ESPN college football analyst has been awarded a trademark for the term. (Check out Tebowing.com for hilarious photos of fans "Tebowing" everywhere from college graduations to Egyptian ruins and more.)


Photo Credit: NFL.com


Photo Credit: Conner Photography

Fun Ceremony Idea

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Great Groomsmen Gifts


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Photo at left by Cyn Kain Photography on Southern Weddings via Loverly
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Football Reception Details


Photo Credit: Foden Photography


Photo Credit: Darling Photographers

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Photo at right via New England Patriots

We Came to Party


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Photo by Sarah Heppell Photography via Etsy seller SuzaynCrafts


Photo Credit: Joshua McCoy Photography


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Photo Credit: Tiffany Hughes from Lucky Photography


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Surprise Mascot Appearances


Photo Credit: Brian Kellogg


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Coolest New "Garter Toss"


Photo Credit: Gino Creglia Photography


Photo Credit: Indulgy.com*


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Fantastical Cakes


Photo Credit: Gabrielle Touchette Photography


Photo at left by: Ivy Weddings on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly
Photo at right via Pipedreams Cakes


Photo Credit: J. Wiley Photography


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"Shaker" Send-Offs


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Photo Credit: Evin Photography


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Tell us: How are you incorporating your favorite sports team in your wedding? Sound off below!

—Stefania Sainato