8 Ideas to Personalize Your Wedding
A grand entrance at Mission Theatre photographed by John Burns
When you first start your wedding Pinterest board, it is hard to nail down exactly what you want out of your wedding. There are the givens of any wedding: you know you want the gorgeous dress, the flower arrangements, a kick-butt photographer, the works. But, when it comes to the small, personalized details, it is harder to find ideas or designs that make your wedding unique to you and your future partner.
As a venue, we have seen it all! All the personalized decor, ideas, you name it. So, we wanted to make a list for engaged couples. A short list of ideas we have seen work and add to the unique, personalized feel everyone ultimately wants for their wedding.
Neon Signs
A gorgeous head table at Mission Theatre taken by Cassandra Marie Photography
Neon signs have been an up-and-coming trend at the end of this year and couples love them so much. There are various places to have a custom neon sign made, but most couples find luck on Etsy. The most popular way couples utilize the neon sign is by hanging it above the bridal table with their names customized.
2. Personalized Invitations
A great and easy way to make your wedding feel more like you is to personalize your invitations. In the last decade, couples have been getting creative when sending out their wedding invites. We have seen custom confetti, custom portraits, and more creative ideas come to life through wedding invites.
A details shot by Kelsie Crockett Photography at The Barn
3. Reception Dress Change
Brides who want a little key change at their reception choose to change into a more casual, dance-savvy dress for the reception. This gives the reception photos a little extra glow.
4. Bride and Groom Cocktails
Featuring custom cocktails at your wedding is another, small and smart way to give your wedding reception a more personal feel. This way guests can get to know you and your partner’s tastes in a fun and boozy way.
5. Choreograph your First Dance
A sweet dance at The Barn taken by Kelsie Crockett Photography
To get the reception started at a wedding, a choreographed first dance can be all the audience needs to get out of their chairs. This is such a fun way to show off your moves as a couple in front of everyone.
6. Guest Favors
A great way to send your wedding guests out happy is to gift them a personalized favor. Your favorite bottle of wine or customized mugs give each guest a little memento of you and your partner’s new union.
A personalized menu at 8th&Main taken by Caitlyn Cloud Photography
7. Food, food, food
Another way to showcase your unique love is to find a menu that reflects your partnership. This could mean catering that showcases your culture or picking certain foods that have meant something in your relationship.
8. Vows
One of the best ways to give your wedding guests a more intimate look into your relationship is to write your own vows. Personalized vows can make a wedding feel open and less formal. It is almost always the thing guests remember most after the day is all said and done!