So you're getting married! You've got a date for the big day and it'll all start to feel very real. If you have the venue booked, a dress picked out, and a cake ready to be made, you're in good stead! With all the key bits ticked off your list, you can enjoy looking at some of the ways you can make this day feel unique ‘you’, with special touches that you and your guests are sure to remember.
Write Your Vows
Of course, the most important thing about the whole day is the actual ceremony - the union of you and your significant other. You may be thinking that nothing can make this moment any more special, but have you considered writing your own vows? Write from your heart and you might be surprised with what poetry you’re able to fathom. Think about what you love about your partner, how they inspire you, how far you've come in regards to your relationship and what makes it so special. Writing your vows can be daunting, but you'll be glad you took on the challenge when you can both reminisce about the moment you expressed your love in the purest of words for years to come.
Pick Bespoke Rings
The design of your wedding rings is incredibly important. Your rings are a symbol of devotion to your loving union, and so they will be something you're going to wear day in and day out. For this reason, it is important that you don't make design decisions lightly. These leading jewellers in Hertfordshire are wedding ring specialists, with an extensive collection of styles for both men and women. You could have something unique made to match your style, or even have a family heirloom repurposed and incorporated into your one-of-a-kind ring. To realise your vision, book a private consultation to talk about your ideas, see some gorgeous designs and get some ideas!
Create a Guest Book
Don't forget to create a guest book. It's a really lovely way to collect special notes and memories from your wedding day.
- Jenga!: A great non-traditional guest book idea is to have your guests write special notes and marriage advice on Jenga blocks. Every time you play the game it'll bring back all those special memories.
- Instant Film Cameras!: Another nice alternative to a traditional guest book is an instant film camera guest book. Simply provide an instant camera like a Polaroid or Instax with lots of films and leave it to your guests to provide photos of themselves to accompany their message in your guest book.
- Message in a Bottle!: Provide your guests with some glass bottles (pirate style works great!) and ask them to write their message and pop it inside. They can write anything they choose, hopefully including good wishes, marital advice, or funny anecdotes! With these, you can create an anniversary tradition where you open a bottle or two each year. This provides a lovely custom for you and your partner to enjoy for years to come.
The last thing that's left to do on your special day is to relax, appreciate all of the hard work you’ve committed to the preparation, and enjoy every last second!
