A marvelously unique marriage ceremony is one that is personal. A wedding is more meaningful when it has special details that have been carefully chosen . Here are 10 ways you can add a unique touch to the wedding ceremony and reception:
•Write your own wedding vows. It doesn’t have to read like poetry ; the important thing that matters is that it comes from your heart. Print your message on an index card and keep it handy when you may need it .
• Burn a CD with favorite songs that symbolize your relationship or something memorable . Let this play during your reception or even make copies and hand out to your guest as keepsake . Insert a small piece of paper explaining why you selected those songs .
•Instead of traditionally throwing your bouquet, give it to your mother (a dear friend or mentor) during your reception. You can also have an extra bouquet made for your groom to present his mother at the same time.
•Guests often are waiting around during the reception with nothing to do. In the center of the table, place several pens and small pieces of paper in a pretty basket. Ask them to write their wishes, prayers, or advice for you and your fiancé. Compile in a scrapbook.
•Most receptions revolve around the couple with friends giving speeches. Do something for the guests. Create a video of you and your fiancé talking about the people who’ve taught you what true love means . Describe friends who’ve demonstrated real loyalty, or family members who were always there for you. Mix your video with their photos. This is your chance to say thanks to them .
•If you have a close friend or family member who passed away , make him or her part of the event by inserting a small photo in your bouquet or lighting a tribute candle at the church ceremony.
•If you have ethnic roots , incorporate a marriage ceremony ritual from your culture into your ceremony or perform it during your reception.
•Wear a family heirloom. For example, use your grandmothers’ veil, or wear a locket that belongs to one of them. This is an great way of creating a sense of continuance between generations, and acknowledge your own family even as you go on to begin your own.
•Prepare an audio-video demonstration that will be played during the last dance of the bride with the father. This can be just a simple montage of childhood photos. A guaranteed tear-jerker!
•If you have children , help them feel like they belong to the new family by asking them to stand by you as you say your vows.
•Add little elements that personalize something about your relationship as a couple. For example, give away a pcture frame , enclose a poem that you wrote or a copy of your vows . For instance, if you met at a beach (and you’re not going to have a beach-themed wedding) incorporate shells into your table centerpiece .
After you have personalized your wedding it will be more memorable not only for you but for all present . Need help with planning go her for a free wedding planning calendar.
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