The internet has made it so easy to find and replicate wedding inspiration. But if you want your special day to be unique to both of you, finding creative ways to infuse personal touches on the big day is your way to go. Weddings signify you’re coming together with the love of your life. It is only right that you take the opportunity to celebrate and tell your beautiful love story. If you are looking for some inspiration on how to go about it, we have rounded up some ideas that you can use to make your day truly meaningful and memorable.
Let your save-the-date cards represent you
Saving the date cards sets the pace for the entire wedding, allowing your personality to show on this important stationery. If you have a particular hobby that you both share, let it shine on the invites. For instance, if you are both travel enthusiasts, using a ticket style for the invites is a great option.
Choose a meaningful venue
Reminisce on your favorite cities and spots that are meaningful to the both of you on your wedding. You can choose the place where you first met for your venue. Hold a photo shoot in the museum or park where you had your first kiss. Got engaged near a beautiful venue? Consider holding the ceremony there. If it is a destination wedding, you can create an itinerary to enjoy your favorite spots in the city with your loved ones on the wedding weekend.
Customize your vows
If you are not the traditional type, traditional vows can feel cliché. Ditch those and write down your own vows. Take the chance to tell your guests your love story while sharing your love, promises, and dreams with your better half in beautifully crafted words. Customized vows make your ceremony intimate. It also shows your friends and family why you are the right choice for each other.
Incorporate traditional elements
Honoring your cultures and traditions is a great way to celebrate where you come from on your big day. This makes it feel more authentic and a celebration of who you are. The good thing is that you can find ways to infuse some traditional elements without feeling overwhelmed. For instance, you can choose to wear traditional jewelry or attire for your portraits. If your spouse had a Jewish upbringing, consider signing a ketubah for your marriage contract. You can have your vows written on the ketubah and beautifully framed so you can hang them in your house as a reminder of your commitment.
Personalize the décor
Incorporate meaningful details throughout your décor and flowers. For instance, you can make your bouquet from your favorite flowers and tie it with a ribbon. Also, you can attach a piece of jewelry passed down to you on your bouquet. Likewise, use your favorite flowers for centerpieces. If you both love collecting antique pieces or shells on your beach walks, incorporate those into the centerpieces.
Personalize the menu
Food plays a vital role in the overall feel of your day. Make it personal by designing the menu around the foods that you both love. Start with customizing a cocktail and giving it a witty name that represents both of you. If you have a dish that is meaningful to you, and probably reminds you of your first date; talk with your caterers to replicate it in the menu. You can also have them make your favorite comfort food as snacks for cocktail hour or late-night snacks. Gather your favorite snacks into a welcome bag or share some as party favors for your guest.
Create a unique playlist
No wedding is complete without some entertainment. And, including your favorite music on the playlist is a good way to personalize the reception. Walk down the aisle with a song that reminds you of someone special in your life. Dance to your dad’s favorite song for the dad-daughter dance. If you both love jazz music, you can consider hiring a jazz band for your wedding.
Conclusion
The best weddings that we ever see are the ones that are personalized and authentic. At the end of the day, any wedding should aim to put the couple at the center of the celebration. It is your day, and celebrating your personalities, hobbies, traditions, and cultures makes it unique and special.
