For the Girl Who Wants a Unique Wedding

Planning your wedding is incredibly exciting, but it also looks a lot of pressure on you. Though most women want their wedding to look stylish, they run the risk of ending up with a wedding that seems like a copycat of the latest celebrity wedding. It can be tricky to make your wedding look unique and special instead of just seeming like yet another event that is a mishmash of Pinterest ideas. However, there are plenty of simple ways to make your wedding stand out from the crowd and fit your unique personality. Use these tips to create a distinctive wedding that perfectly encapsulates you and your fiance’s styles.

Switch Up the Music

Most weddings tend to have the same old mixture of romantic classes and popular dance songs at the reception, and the songs played during the ceremony are even more standard. However, you and your fiance probably have your own special songs that remind you of your relationship. Consider walking down the aisle to something fresh and personally meaningful instead of the basic “Here Comes the Bride” tune. At the reception, play your friends and families favorites instead of relying on a DJ who will just play bland songs. If you have an acquaintance who has a band, asking them to play is the perfect way to make the music more unique.

Don’t Be Scared of Color

Most brides get caught up in the allure of a big white dress, but this is extremely limiting. The tradition of wearing white to your wedding is actually a relatively modern invention from the 1800s. For thousands of years, it was traditional for brides to wear colored wedding dresses that made them stand out. This tip is especially useful if your skin tone is not complemented by shades of white, since many women look their best in darker and bolder colors.To keep the outfit looking bridal, pick a big and glamorous dress in your favorite color. If you want to be a bit more subtle while adding color, try a blush pink or dove grey look that is pastel without being washed out. Your wedding pictures will truly stand out among the countless albums of brides in white and grooms in black.

Personalize Wedding Favors

Almost every wedding ends up sending guests home with a bland candy or memento that gets tucked away in a cabinet and ignored. Instead of wasting money on something your guests will never even using, try to do something a little more personal. One great option is donating your wedding favor budget to charity and giving each guest a card that tells them about the donation made in their name to an important charity. If you choose to do something like this, take the time to write a handwritten note to each guest. Unlike a boring cup with your wedding date on it, this will truly convey how much you value and appreciate your guests attendance.

Serve Your Favorite Dessert

You might be spending all your time and attention on decorations, but many guests admit that the food is their favorite part of the wedding. Therefore, your catering choices are a great way to add personality to your wedding, and this is especially true when it comes to dessert. Instead of a plain cake coated in layers of tasteless and bland fondant, consider picking something unique and delicious like individual tiramisus or a collection of mini pies. You can still do a cake cutting ceremony by having the caterer pile desserts on a cake-like tier. Years later, your guests will still remember how innovative and tasty the food at your wedding reception was.