This is not the time to worry about cost. You want people to remember what was beautiful about your wedding, as opposed to every other cookie-cutter wedding they've attended.
Here are Wedding Solutions top 5 favorite ways to have a personalize your wedding:
5. Wish Tree, rather than a guest bookRight when your guests walk in to your wedding, you can provide a way to make your wedding beautiful and special with a wish tree. Bring in an actual small tree. Friends write loving wishes on cards and hang them on the tree. The bride and groom keep the wishes and plant the tree wherever they would like to always have a special reminder of the wedding day.
4. Creative Bridesmaids BouquetsEach bridesmaid carries a bouquet made of only one type of flower. The bride's bouquet is made of a combination of all the types of flowers. This symbolizes how the special people in the bride's life have affected her and made her the person she is on her wedding day.
3. Personalized Theme The rustic wedding is a great example. Maybe you have beautiful memories of your childhood where you grew up in the country and by choosing a rustic wedding you have personalized the day. You might choose wild flowers rather than formal cut flowers, or offer a hayride to the reception. If you make the theme personal and special to you, it will be memorable to your guests.
2. Personalized DrinkHave beer and wine, yes, but also have a personal drink. Maybe it's a special drink to you as a couple. Did you have mojitos on your first date? Does your family have a tradition of drinking a special cocktail that signifies your heritage and culture? One couple gave away a party favor the included the recipe for their personalized drink, as well as the special glass to drink it in.
1. Open-Mic ToastThe toast needn't be just for the best man and maid of honor. Allow everyone to participate. Open the mic up to the floor and allow any guests who want to speak the chance to make a special comment about the couple. The toasts are many people's most memorable and favorite part of weddings, so don't cut the fun short.
Remember, when personalizing your wedding, don't go overboard or be tacky. Don't offend your guests with over-the-top decorations -- you want your wedding to be memorable for the right reasons. And finally, don't take on too much. Perhaps you make great fudge, and you'd like to make a take-home treat for every guest. It's a great idea, but not if you have 300 guests. You will know how much you can take on. Work on making your day unique using Wedding Solutions' simple tips and planning a memorable wedding will be a breeze.
By Alex A. Lluch, author of over three million books sold and President of
Weddingsolutions.com,
WedReviews.com, and
UltimateGiftRegistry.com.
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