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Planning the perfect wedding is something we all dream about when growing up. The flowers, the people, the first dance… all of these things go hand in hand with an amazing fairytale wedding.
If you are getting married in the near future and you are looking for some simple tips on how to make the day as special as it can be, we are here today to share with you some of the ways to ensure your wedding is the perfect day for you and the one you love.
There are a lot of different elements that go into creating the perfect wedding and today we are going to take a look at a few of them and how they can make your day joyous and help you to create the perfect celebration of your love.
Design your own rings
One of the things that will stay with you for long after your wedding day is the rings. Whether it be your engagement rings or the wedding rings themselves - these items will become the most important symbolic jewels you own and as such it is important to make them perfectly suit you. So, why not design your own ring at Allurez.com or with a local jeweler? Designing your own rings will not only give you the freedom of colour or material -but it will ensure you get to choose the shape and clarity that you want the most. You’ll be wearing your ring every day for the rest of your life, so why not ensure that you love it? The surprise of an engagement ring or wedding rings can be nice but choosing your own is special and brings something else to your day.
Choose a meaningful destination
The destination of your wedding is easily one of the most stressful decisions you will have to make. Before you get married, you and your partner will have likely had many adventures together, and sometimes these adventures will be an important part of your relationship. When considering where to hold your wedding, think for a moment if there are any locations that mean a lot to you as a couple and consider holding it there. It could be a park, a beach, or a church. Finding a location that means something to your relationship is a special thing and it will bring with it even more sentimentality on the day of your nuptials.
Don’t fret about budget
It is so important when you plan to get married that you don’t feel you have to spend your life savings for the perfect day. Many couples do indeed spend a lot on their wedding day to make it grand and luxurious, but many people equally hold a more quiet and cosy affair with only their nearest and dearest in attendance. Budget is of course a huge factor in the planning of your wedding, but if you don’t have a huge budget to spend you shouldn’t feel guilty or bad about it. Plan a day that works for you where you are able to celebrate your union, and this is the most important thing of all.
Choose a winning color scheme
Color is a huge part of planning your wedding because the colors you choose will be used for decorations, flowers, bridesmaid dresses, and more. Ensure that when choosing a color scheme for your wedding that you choose colors you like, and ones that work well together aesthetically. Aesthetics are a big part of creating the perfect wedding day and this is why looking at inspiration on Pinterest is a great way to choose a color palette that is perfect for you. Remember that you will need to choose 3-4 colors that will work seamlessly together in bouquets or table displays so you might want to look at color schemes or use a color palette generator to get ideas. Before you finalize your decision on color, make sure that you look for dresses in your chosen color to ensure that you have plenty of choices when you do go shopping.
Find a cake you love
The traditional flavor of wedding cake is a fruit cake, but most people don’t like fruit cake very much and the last thing you want is to pay for a cake no one will eat! When choosing your wedding cake, you can attend tastings to find the ideal flavor for you and your partner and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how many choices you have!
Invite those you love
The most important thing about planning the perfect day for your nuptials is to invite those who mean the most to you. This means inviting your closest family and friends to the ceremony and the reception, and then allowing some other friends to come to your evening do. Don’t feel pressured to invite over 100 people to your wedding because often this can be a challenge and it will cost you a lot more money to host people you barely know. Consider inviting only the people closest to you and your partner and it will not only make the day feel more cosy, but it will be a more intimate affair and one that is special to you all.
Make it personal
When planning the perfect wedding day it is a great idea to get some personal touches on show. This could include a photo of you both as kids, a slideshow of photos through your time together, maybe even personalized women’s and men’s wedding rings, or something else entirely. Bringing a few personal touches to your wedding day will make the day feel so much more special and it will feel like the world is yours and your partner’s for the day.
Take photos during the golden hour
When hiring a photographer for the day of the wedding they will likely ask you for a list of photos you want to be included in your package as well as suggesting other ones you can do on the day. One thing that is worth requesting is a few outdoor photos during the golden hour of light - which is the last hour of daylight before sunset. This light is the most magical of all and by having some photos taken during this time you will be able to create stunning images that you can treasure for the rest of your lives. Also, consider finding some poses of couples online and ask your photographer if they can recreate these for you on the day to ensure that you get the best possible photographs to commemorate your time together as a couple.
Bring disposal cameras to the reception
One great idea for you to try if you want to get those candid shots of your family and friends is to leave a disposable camera on each table at the reception. As well as the professional shots taken throughout the day, your loved ones can take photos that would otherwise not have been captured and as a result, you could end up with some truly unique memories of your day. These are great for photo albums and will be something fun for you to flick through in the weeks after your wedding once the photos are developed and you pick them up.
Stay over the night before
f you are hosting your wedding in a hotel or a home, you might be able to book rooms for the bridal and groomsmen parties on the night before your wedding day. By arriving the night before and staying there overnight, you won’t have the stress of trying to reach the venue in the morning and you can enjoy getting ready with your closest family and friends for the day ahead. This is a way to make the most of your wedding day and it will truly bring something more special to your experience on the day.
Make it a party
The most important thing to consider when planning your wedding day is that the reception should be a celebration. There is nothing better than celebrating your love with the people you love, and ensuring that there is a dance floor and plenty of booze on offer is a great way to celebrate!
Choose fun music
Music is a huge part of your wedding day and where you might have classic violin music for your walk down the aisle; when it comes to the reception you will likely want to choose fun tracks that get everyone up on their feet. A fun idea could be to create a Spotify playlist and allow members of your family and friends to add songs to this before the wedding day so that you are all left truly surprised when the music starts to play. Music will set the tone and choosing some fun tunes will make your evening party that much more fun.
When you come to plan your perfect wedding day this year or in the near future, consider using some of these ideas and tips. Your wedding day is a day you will want to remember for the rest of your life and with these steps, you can create a day to remember forever.
