Your wedding day should be one of the most important – and memorable – days of your life, so adding in some unique details to make it one hundred percent yours makes a lot of sense – that way, you and everyone else will remember the day because it’s going to stand out compared to lots of other weddings they go to, and you’ll be able to enjoy your good memories for a long time to come. Here are a few ways you can personalise your wedding in the way you want to…
Personalise Your Invitations
Your wedding invitations are the first thing anyone will get that gives them an idea of what your wedding will be like, so it’s a good idea to really make them count – this is your chance to set the tone for the whole day, and you can let people know what to expect so they know if it’s going to be formal, casual, or somewhere in between, not to mention the theme you might be going for.
One thing you can do is have a custom design, meaning you can choose a design that shows who you are as a couple – it could be something modern, traditional, minimalist, fun, and so on. Take your pick!
You could also add some handwritten touches by adding a personalised note to each guest, or addressing the envelopes yourself – it really can make a difference, and these days, when initiations are often digital or at least printed and sent straight from the manufacturer, it’s also going to stand out. You can even add some fun details to your invitations, like a fun fact about you as a couple or a photo of you both, and so on. Do what you can to make your invitations all about you, just as they should be!
Personalised Jewellery
No wedding day is complete with jewellery – after all, you’ll need wedding rings at the very least. However, it all starts back with engagement rings; you’re going to be wearing that ring for a lifetime, so it’s wise to make it as meaningful and personal as possible, and the rest of your wedding jewellery, including your all-important wedding rings, can follow on and match, giving you a complete look that’s all yours.
If you choose a custom design when it comes to your rings, you’ll be able to show off your unique style, and you can choose the shape, metal, colour, and the stones that go into making the finished ring (or rings if you want them both to match). And you really can have your pick, whether it’s more traditional or something different like opting for a ruby instead of a diamond or mixing different metals so you can be sure no one’s going to have a ring exactly like yours.
If you want to buy something off the shelf because you fall in love with it (and you really must fall in love with it – you’re going to be wearing it every day so you’ve got to enjoy seeing it all the time!), then what about getting it engraved? You can add a personal message, put your wedding date on it, your initials, or even an inside joke – these will generally be engraved on the inside, so they’re personal and private just for you. It’s a subtle twist on being unique, but it can be a really meaningful thing to do.
Tailor Your Ceremony To You
At the heart of your wedding is the ceremony because even without all the other stuff, if the ceremony still takes place, you can still get married – if you want to get right down to it, it’s really the only necessary part of the whole process (even if the day wouldn’t necessarily be as fun or special if you missed out on everything else). And the good news is there are endless ways to make it completely personalised and unique to you and your partner – there’s no need to stick with a one-size-fits-all ceremony these days, and you can (within reason) do whatever you want as long as the legal elements still happen.
One lovely way to make your wedding ceremony stand out is to write your own vows; it’s a really meaningful thing to do, and as long as you speak from the heart and don’t mind sharing the little things you love about one another, you can’t go wrong. Plus, many couples now incorporate unique rituals into their wedding ceremony, like having a unit candle, a sand ceremony, or maybe planting a tree together. And don’t forget you can invent your own special ritual that means a lot to you – it can be anything you like, and if it’s really important to you, you can pick a venue that’s going to make it easy to do as well.
Something that no one else will be able to do at their wedding is include your loved ones, so why not make them part of the ceremony? That could be a friend, a family member, or even a pet if you want, and finding a role for special people to play is going to mean so much to them, and make your day extra lovely and memorable.
Have The Right Menu
Most people are going to provide their guests with food at their wedding, and this is another excellent chance to personalise things and make it all not just special, but delicious too! So, is there a particular meal that you and your partner love (perhaps whatever it was you had on your first date, or the thing you always choose for anniversaries)? Maybe there’s one ingredient you both love more than anything else, so you decide that every dish has to include it (cheese, chocolate, chilli, the list of options goes on!).
Whatever it is, this is your wedding, so don’t be afraid to do something a little different when it comes to the food. You could order pizza for everyone, set up a taco station, or even get the chef from your favourite restaurant to design the menu (and even cook it if your budget allows). The point is, the food at your wedding has to be something you enjoy eating, and that everyone can share with you. Of course, don’t forget to cater to dietary requirements as well so that no one has to miss out.
