Weddings can be incredibly daunting for a lot of people. Indeed, it is a day filled with expectations. Most people have an image in mind of what the perfect wedding should look like. Unfortunately, when not many share the same mental image! As a result, friendly advice could rapidly tear through a bride’s wedding plan.
The wedding plan is the most nerve-wracking part of the wedding. Whether it lasts a few months or over a year, it is a period during which the bride can be influenced by social media trends, friends’ comments, or even the desire to meet her family’s expectations. As a result, it is not uncommon for a bride to realize too late that the decisions they’ve made about wedding arrangements don’t feel like her at all!
How can you make sure to inject your personality into your wedding plan and avoid unhelpful influence?
Find one trusted dress shopping companion
With hundreds of articles and photos about bridal wear, it’s fair to say that a bride can struggle to define her style. Sources such as Vogue Magazine can be helpful in showcasing not just one type of bride but many styles and personalities. Fashion magazines are a great source of inspiration as they often let you compare different designers, collections, and takes on the typical white dress.
On the other hand, some bridal shops may lack diversity and favor only a few similar styles. As a result, you may feel forced to pick a dress that doesn’t feel like you because you’re not aware there are many other options.
So why do you need one shopping companion you can trust? Because you need someone who knows and respects you to tell you that a dress, however beautiful it is, is not you.
Get to meet your photographer
The best wedding photographers will tell you that establishing a trust relationship with the couple can make a huge difference. Meeting the photographer before the event gives you plenty of time to get to know each other. From the photographer’s perspective, it’s the perfect opportunity to get to understand your personality and your tastes.
As a result, you can feel confident in their ability to capture the right moment. You can also feel more relaxed, which will make pictures appear candid.
Design your save the date postcards
Save the date postcards are less cost-intensive than formal wedding invitations. Yet, they are just as effective. Additionally, they also have a unique feature that is less frequent in traditional invitations: They can feel more personal. Indeed, you can decide on a style and a text more easily. As postcards are considerably smaller than invitations, there is no need to consider meaningless spaceholder blurbs. You can focus on what you really want to share with your guests. As the format is more casual, it is also more approachable and less stressful to create!
It goes without saying that your budget, date, and location may affect your choices in terms of venue and decor, making it tough to throw a wedding party that feels 100% like you. But these simple steps in choosing the right dress, photographer, and invitation format can help create a sense of self.
