Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Make It Your Own



I love that each wedding I do these days has so many unique, personal touches. Freedom of expression has almost no boundaries as long as it is in good taste and creates a memorable event.

Some couples have music that is very special to them. If this is the case, use that music, whether as part of your ceremony or at the reception.

Most flowers have a significant meaning. Red roses signify passion, white roses show purity, pink ones, friendship. Sunflowers mean adoration, and apple blossoms stand for promise (www.aboutflowers.com/​flower-a-plant-information-and-photos/ ​meanings-of-flowers.html) Choose your flowers based on their meaning. Share the reason you chose them by printing the list with the meaning of each one in your program. Guests will be admiring each and every flower during the ceremony and reception.

Let your bridesmaids choose their own dress colors, based on your décor. Limit the colors, of course, because too many colors in your wedding photos will detract from you and your dress. Or, you may want to use the same color and let each maid choose the style that flatters her body type. You will be very popular among your friends for this.

Use some element that was part of your parents' wedding. A song, a reading, or vows that they used will mean much to them. You may want to print this special tribute beside that element in your program. There are many ways you can show tribute to parents during the evening.

Making it your own is what makes it special for everyone. We love helping our brides achieve this goal.