Sometimes a wedding can feel very scripted. The guests enter and take their seats. The bride walks down the aisle to meet her groom. The couple exchanges vows and rings, they kiss, and then the party begins. Everything, from the dress to the details, can make you have a bit of déjà vu, like you've seen all this before. So how can couples keep their wedding from seeming like "another typical wedding"?
A great way to keep that from happening is to incorporate some really meaningful and sentimental details throughout the day. I'm not talking about a 20 minute photo montage of the two of you from birth to engagement. But the little, personal details are a great way to make sure that your personalities are reflected, both individually and as a couple. They'll ensure your guests leave with a better sense of who the two of you are, even if they've known you forever.
Incorporate Family
Mementos that the bride or groom can carry down the aisle with them offer a reminder of beloved family members. These can be tied to the bride's bouquet or onto the groom's boutonniere.
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| Angie McPherson Photography |
Another way to incorporate family is to wear your mother's or grandmother's gown. You could also sew a piece of your dad's or grandfather's shirt inside your gown, or don a piece of heirloom jewelry from the family as your "something borrowed".
I've even seen a bride's father tie a piece of her baby blanket around the stem of her bouquet. Adorable!
I've even seen a bride's father tie a piece of her baby blanket around the stem of her bouquet. Adorable!
Incorporate Special Music
Is there a song that means a lot to the two of you as a couple, but just isn't meant to be a first dance? Play that during your recessional! Maybe "Benny & the Jets" or "Wouldn't It Be Nice"?? These would make such a fun exit from your ceremony and such a special touch if they mean something to the two of you.
Personalize the Ceremony
Have you and your fiance known each other for many years? Incorporate a funny story of your early years together into the ceremony! I once had a couple that had known each other since elementary school. During their ceremony, they displayed a picture from their year book, showing where the bride had written "hottie" under the groom's picture. THE BEST!
Has your pastor known the two of you for many years? Suggest they tell a story during the ceremony that some may not know!
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| Sami Proctor Photography and Design |
Handwritten Sentiments
Small treasures, like a handwritten letter, aren't just for your soon-to-be spouse. Make the day special for your bridesmaids, your parents, or your soon-to-be in-laws with handwritten notes on the wedding day.
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| Elizabeth Henson Photos |
Personal Vows
This is a more obvious way to add personality and sentiment to your big day, but it's definitely a favorite of mine! Writing your own vows or even modifying traditional vows to reflect what each other means to you is such a sweet and heartfelt touch to a wedding day.
What different ways did you bring sentimental elements into your wedding day? I'd love to hear about it!
What different ways did you bring sentimental elements into your wedding day? I'd love to hear about it!
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