Want a wedding that means more to you? Then, you need to personalize it. That doesn’t mean inscribing everything with monograms or making sure that all your accessories are the same color. Instead, you can do much more to customize your wedding and make it truly personal. Read on to find out how.
Design and make your own invites
Is there anything more personal than designing or decorating your own wedding invites? There are plenty of options to consider here as well. For example, if you know your way around Photoshop, you can create composite images and put together a professional-looking design.
Alternatively, you can get crafty and make your invites from high-quality cards and add embellishments that match your theme. No matter what way you choose, you’ll need to make some extra so you can keep and frame one after the big day is over.
Another option is, instead of sending physical invites, to do email ones and have a wedding website. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a seasoned designer to create a great-looking site with all the info for your wedding as there are plenty of drag-and-drop site options. With some of these specially made for weddings, you can personalize your site with lots of wonderful options and assets.
Dye your dress with your favorite color
Some people get nervous when I talk about dying wedding dresses, but the truth of the matter is that if you truly want something that no one else will have, and that means something to you, dying your dress is a great option. There are many ways in which you can do this as well including getting a professional to do it for you or applying a dip dye effect at the bottom of your skirt.
If completing your wedding dress, an item that is often one of the most expensive we ever buy in our lifetimes is just too much, then you can consider some other options as well. One is to choose a dress that is already made in your favorite color, and the good news is that plenty of wedding dress designers are embracing color now with pink, lilac, pale blue and sage green dresses being available.
Making changes and adding embellishments can also give you a one-of-a-kind look for your wedding dress. One example of this is when brides take a vintage gown, perhaps worn by their mother or grandmother, and have it altered to fit them and give it a more modern look. Often, the skirts are kept intact while the bodice is reworked to make it unique. Appliquees are also a wonderful way of making a more generic dress unique, as is adding a handmade belt or bow to the back of your gown.
Add an embroidered leather, denim, or sequin jacket
A suggestion for brides with a rebel soul is to add a biker-style jacket made from leather, pleather, denim, or sequins, which can be a great way to make your wedding outfit fun and unique. Such jackets usually come with embroidery on the back with ‘Mrs’ or their new surname and can be worn after the ceremony instead of a wrap. They also look super awesome in photos, and you can have them made in any color you like!
Get wedding rings with your favorite stone made
Wedding rings traditionally hold a great deal of symbolism, but aesthetically, they can look pretty boring and generic, especially if they have simple gold bands. Happily, there are no other wedding ring options that can provide a much more personal result that you will treasure forever and that will remind you of your big day every time you look at them.
A great example of a more personalised option is this stunning malachite ring that has been handcrafted from high-quality, ethically sourced natural materials. Indeed such rings come in a range of wood finished from maple and ebony which are carefully sealed to keep it in great condition over time.
Serve your favorite meal to your guests
I’ve known brides who did not even like some of the food they served at the wedding! To avoid this and ensure your wedding food is much more in line with what you like, why not serve your favorite food? Great suggestions for this include English fish and chips instead of typical wedding chicken with veggies and potatoes. Alternatively, you could serve yummy brunch foods such as bacon, eggs, and pancakes, which are sure to go down a storm. Add a personalized cocktail you have come up with for the evening, and your food and drink will be more memorable and fun.
