You can plan a destination wedding for the wedding party and a few close friends, add sparkle to your decor with crystal decorations, have a sophisticated look in flowers, or plan a special themed wedding that has special meaning to you and your intended.
There is really no right way or wrong way to have a wedding. What's really important is that it's your special day! Plan a classic, traditional celebration, a funky, fun day, or anything in between.
If you have a wedding at your home or in your garden, decorate the space to reflect your personal taste. If you choose a traditional church wedding, plan the decorations to enhance the style of the church and express your personality. This is your chance to have things look just the way you want them!
Here are some of our favorite ideas on ways to plan a memorable occasion for everyone involved.
- Traditional Weddings are just that: classic and elegant. You might try adding some special touches to the traditional.
- Plan a pre-wedding party to introduce your intended to your family and friends. Use the color scheme of the wedding, display your chosen china, crystal, silver, and linens, decorate with some of the flowers you'll use at your wedding, and play your favorite music. Your friends will "ooh" and "aah" and really get in the spirit of the festivities to come.
Add pearls, crystals, and beads to everything you see. While retaining the traditional, classic look, you'll have sparkle. Sew pearls to gloves, dresses, handbags, and shoes. Add crystals, too. Place spikes of crystals or pearls in the floral arrangements, glue crystals to ribbons for hair accessories and bouquets, and attach crystals to fine wires to tuck into a bouttoniere. Glue pearls or crystals to the rim of votive candle holders or tie around napkins. Look for every opportunity. Sparkles on the toes of the bride add a touch of "whimsey" without distracting from the classic look.
Have a camera at every pre-wedding event. This way, you'll be able to look back at the whole wedding time, not just the wedding itself. Recruit the best man, maid of honor or trusted friend to be responsible for recording each event and getting the photos in order. Be sure to list who is in the photos, the occasion, and the date.
Plan every detail to fit the location of the events. The tradition of "something old, something blue, something borrowed, something blue" is a must for the bride. Remember the garter and tossing bouquet, don't forget the parents of the bride and groom for special recognition, and have an appropriate toast to your new spouse prepared in advance to avoid any embarrassment.
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