It’s wedding season everyone and many brides-to-be have already started looking for the best venue for their special day. However, if you truly want to make your ceremony stand out, you need to think outside the box. What can you do to make your ceremony seem the most unique and appealing without spending a fortune? First of all, you need to have a budget in mind. Next, it is important to write down everything you want to buy; and last but not least, you shouldn’t be afraid to improvise. DIY projects are the best because they’re personal, ingenious, and truly memorable.
Smart choice of venue
The wedding venue and the dress are two of the most important elements of a wedding ceremony. Brides want everything to be perfect! But then again, nobody forces you to spend tens of thousands on renting the most luxurious restaurant in town. This season, the coolest wedding venues are the ones that are unusual, original and out-of-the-ordinary. Choose to get married in the countryside; renting a cottage is a lot cheaper, not to mention that you’ll be surrounded by the most breathtaking scenery.
Personal music choice
Why hire the services of a music band and spend extra, when you can set up your own music? Bands are overrated at weddings these days, and many couples are no longer interested in being in the center of attention and hearing somebody constantly asking them to dance. It’s your day, so you should be doing whatever you want on your special day. Be your own DJs, or better yet have a karaoke machine installed to allow your guests to have fun and sing their heart out for the whole night.
Personalized décor
When it comes to the décor every bride has her own opinion of classy, elegant table and venue design. Make sure your preferred color palette dominates. This season, hues of orange, marsala, and a range of pastels are in high demand. Blend it with sheer white or ivory and your guests will be amazed. Seasonal flower arrangements are an excellent alternative to expensive bouquets; on the tables, the linens should be of the highest quality as well as the cutlery, glasses and plates. Everything has to be properly balanced. Stay far away from kitschy mixes and don’t over-decorate. Less is more, remember that!
A la carte vs. Swedish buffet
When it comes to dining, brides and grooms have different opinions. Some prefer to stick to the a la carte serving mode, whereas others consider that a Swedish buffet might just be a better alternative. Why not both? You can have the main dishes served, and then have a dessert buffet properly arranged with an assortment of cakes, candies and other sweets. Personalize your sweet corner and place a writing board for guests to bring their best wishes.
Personalized invitations
Make your wedding day truly special and send personalized invites to your friends and family. Write them by hand and invest in custom envelopes that define the relationship you have with your better half. Love messages are more than welcomed, as well as custom floral arrangements and other designs. A really cool idea for an invite is a puzzle placed in a transparent envelope. Receivers will have to make the puzzle to find out the date and location of the wedding. Old-school brides and grooms can send invitations via postal mail. Nobody sends letters anymore, so this idea will definitely appeal to your closest friends.
Unique accessories
Spice up the old adage – “something new, something borrowed something old” and personalize your wedding outfit with the best accessories. Choose a vintage-inspired wedding dress but have it adapted to the modern time. Keep the lace (because it is in trend), the embroideries, and your grandma’s necklace, and choose a modern hairdo. Stay away from complicated hairstyles and adopt a fresher alternative. A great idea would be to let your hair loose and make-up as simple as possible.
Last but not least, you should enjoy every moment. It’s your big day, so it’s your time to shine. A beautiful décor in the countryside cottage, natural decorations, and the most impressive dress should be enough for the most unforgettable wedding ceremony.
By Alfred Stallion and WildernessReserve.com!
