A wedding is a cherished event for all involved, particularly the bride. It is every bride's desire to have a wedding that not only pleases her guests, but one that her guests remember and comment on (in a good way) for years to come.
In previous experience as a wedding planner, photographer, and boutique designer, the details are what make each wedding special.
Everyone can have a DJ, a white aisle runner, pew bows and all the other generic essentials of a wedding. But are these the things that people remember?
Why not go the extra mile to make your event not only spectacular, but memorable?
I always tell my brides the first step to a memorable wedding is to chose a theme. Themes help weddings come together and give the guests that detail oriented feeling. When every piece and every item was deliberately picked to follow the theme. From the invitations to the napkins to the favors.
Your invitation sets the stage of what to expect before your guests arrive. It should provide a feeling of the theme that you choose. I get a lot of people who stay away from themes because they feel they can be "cheesy" sort-to-speak. And some themes to some people are. But, a theme doesn't have to be so specific, like western or beach themes. It could very well be broader... like floral, country side, romance, etc. Just having in mind what you going for the feeling you want to establish will help you tie all your details together.
After you establish the theme the next step I move onto with my brides is designing the guest and head tables. The guests tables should fully integrate the theme. Instead of having traditional number table cards integrate your theme instead and use this opportunity to incorporate a centerpiece and table number. Why stop there... you don't have to label your tables with numbers either. For example if you are choosing an international theme or a theme after a specific place label your tables with cities or attractions from that location. This small detail always captures guests attention.
Having specific fabric table cloths is another small detail that can add to your theme. Using textured cloths instead of plain white linens. Or choose something to overlay your tables with. You could always use traditional petals, but if you are going for a unique perspective try thinking of something else that fits your theme.
Your favors, often overlooked are ideally important. This is what your guests take with them it is the item that when they look at it will remember your event.
Make your favors something that will cause a nostalgic feeling and remind your guests of your entire event. Put thought into them. If your theme is vintage, romance, fairytale or love... consider giving your guests and antique key fashioned with a colored ribbon and card tied on with a poem and date of your event. Steer away from the usual. If your theme is floral think about giving guests a dish garden. I love these because they can double function as a name plate as well if you place a smooth stone in them and have the person's name painted or engraved on the rock. Not only is it a place holder, but also a personable keepsake. If your theme is country side incorporate a mason jar. Mason jars with fresh cut florals are always a favorite or ones with smooth river rock placed in the bottom with a fabricated top.
Put some thought into your wedding and stay attuned to the details and it's bound to be a day to remember.
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