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Put more you into your wedding day
A wedding day is fi lled with symbolic
tradition, from varied religious customs
to the never-ending circle refl ected
in the rings and the types of fl owers
accentuating the celebration. Even
with all the traditional rituals to consider,
nearly every bride and groom
can fi nd ways to give their special day
some unique touches that refl ect their
personality and love.
Music sets the mood for every wedding,
and it’s an easy place to put your
own spin on the celebration. Whether
you forgo the traditional bridal march
entirely or simply look for an arrangement
that gives an updated twist to
the classic version, let guests know this
isn’t your average wedding by setting
the festivities against a soundtrack that
lets your true character shine.
Th e wedding party is intended to be
a collection of those nearest and dearest
to the bride and groom, who help
ensure the day goes off without a hitch
and who lead fellow revelers in celebrating
the start of the new couple’s
life together. Th at being said, there’s
no reason this group must be limited
to women on her side and guys on his,
or even that it’s limited to humans - a
beloved pooch can make for an adorable
ring-bearer, aft er all.
Photography is an essential element
of your big day, but think beyond the
images you’ll capture throughout the
wedding and reception. Photos lend a
personal touch, no matter what your
color scheme or theme. Integrate photos
of the two of you at various stages
of life, together as a couple and with
loved ones (perhaps even some you’re
honoring in memoriam). You can display
these at a table with the guest
book, as part of the table centerpieces,
or even on the gift table. Or take things
digital and load all your images into a
slide show set to music.
Make favors meaningful. Forgo more
common items like bubbles and chocolate,
and instead send a little of yourself
home with your guests. Maybe
it’s a memento from a place with special
meaning to you both, or a bottle
opener shaped like a bicycle to represent
the way you met. Just think about
the moments and things that defi ne
you as a couple and do some searching
online. You’ll probably be surprised by
how quickly the options pile up.
Serve up a menu that shows guests
more about your life together. Your
loved ones can order basic beef or
chicken anywhere. Instead, give them
a glimpse into you. Make your main
course the same food you enjoyed
on your fi rst date or during another
monumental moment in your courtship.
Or plan the entire menu around
a region that you hold close to your
heart.
Weddings are fi lled with traditions,
but that doesn’t mean you can’t put
your own touches on the day for a special
event fi lled with memories that are
uniquely your own. Find more advice
for life’s special moments at elivingtoday.
com.
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