Romance and weddings go hand-in-hand, but creating a romantic atmosphere throughout the big day takes careful planning consideration. Each couple wants to make their wedding a personal event that tells the story of their love. Keep the tips below in mind during the wedding planning process to add romantic details that are romanticism that’s all your own.
Share Your Love Story
Most of the guests will know you, but they may not know how you came to be a married couple. Incorporate your love story with personalized touches that share the journey. During your vows or reception speeches, tell the story of how you met and/or how you got engaged. Include pictures of throughout your relationship in the décor. You can even create a timeline display of photos that starts at the very beginning and ends with the wedding.
Another way to share your story is to add interesting facts to the program or on personalized napkins. Creating a video of your couple’s love story is also a popular option that can be played during the rehearsal dinner or the reception. However, you choose to tell your story, the goal is to add elements that are personal and tie you together as a the couple together.
Romantic Wedding Dresses
For many brides, the most important decision is the wedding dress. It will certainly influence how she feels on the big day and set the tone the moment she walks down the aisle.
Some of the most romantic wedding dresses aren’t over-the-top but rather delicate and detailed. Lace is by far one of the most romantic fabrics, but it isn’t your only option. Dreamy chiffon and tulle create an airy, lightnesslight flow to wedding dresses that exudes romanticism.
As far as the style of the dress, traditional is often considered more romantic than trendy designs. To keep things from going sexy rather than romantic you may also want to limit the amount of skin you show off. Adding a long, flowing veil as is the finishing touch to any romantic wedding ensemble.
Choosing a Romantic Color Scheme
One of the first big decisions you’ll make, which affects just about every other decision, is the color scheme of the wedding. Color has a significant impact on mood and can influence our emotions. It can even cause physical reactions.
Create a romantic mood by selecting soft colors instead of bright, bold colors. For example, red can stimulate the alert responses in the body, but shades of delicate pink are considered sweet. Pastels are always a good option, particularly peach because of its warm undertones. Purple hues are also popular since it’s considered feminine and mysterious.
A Scenic Location
Of course, nothing will set the mood quicker than a romantic setting. The ceremony and reception venues play a large role in how romantic a wedding feels. Venues with breathtaking views and beautiful foliage, like vineyards and gardens, will instantly conjure up an romantic amorous mood. The architecture of the buildings can also make the event seem more elegantromantic. That’s why Victorian homes, restoredretrofitted barns, and historic churches are top venue selections for today’s couples.
You may also want to choose a location that has a special meaning. Tying the knot where you first met or where the groom proposed will automatically make the event more romantic.
Use Lighting to Set the Mood
Cinematographers and photographers know the power of lighting for setting a mood. Soft lighting is always going to feel more romantic than harsh, hard lighting. That’s why so many couples choose to be married at sunset – it’s a natural source of soft, magical lighting.
Nothing quite compares to the warm glow of candles. They can be used in luminaries, table centerpieces or floating on ponds. You can also create soft gentle lighting with string lights that are hung overhead in a canopy or woven through trees.
You can even use colored lighting to create a more romantic atmosphere. Spotlights with colored gels can wash the floor, ceiling or walls in soft hues. Colored paper lanterns will also emit light that’s filtered and tinted.
The most important thing is to shy away from anything generic. It’s easy to go overboard with a romantic theme to the point that it seems gaudy rather than authentic. Making each moment personal is the easiest way to create a romantic wedding that’s every bit as genuine as your love.
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