The first real experience any of us have with the wedding industry (save for being a bridesmaid for a friend), is our own wedding. Suddenly we are bombarded with choices. We scramble to recall just how everything was done at weddings we attended as guests as we trawl through website after website of generic personalized favors. We know there's a mold, we just have to fit into it.
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STOP! Let's get back to basics here for a second - this whole wedding thing started with two people, it should continue to be about you two. Figuring out the essence of you as a couple and channeling that into your wedding plans is the one sure-fire way to make sure your day is a memorable one for everyone (ok, there's also hiring a crazy-famous singer to do the music, or tripping over your dress on your way up the aisle, but we're talking normal-budget, non-humiliation style weddings here).
We all show an indefinable spark when we express ourselves, so when we put our unique stamp on our weddings, people are drawn to it. You can choose to go all-out on a theme - like Books for the wedding of two librarians, or All You Need is Love for Beatles fans, or you can let subtle details do the talking - naming the tables after places you've visited as a couple, having a very 'you' first dance song, etc.
Sit down with your significant other and have a good old fashioned brainstorm. Get it all out on the table, describe all the little details (and the not-so-little ones) you imagine for your big day. Also discuss what sets you apart as a couple, your interests and your quirks. Soon you will have a blueprint of your essence which you can refer to as you choose suppliers and venues.
The final part of this takes place on the day itself. Take a few deep breaths and relax. Being at your ease in the glare of camera lenses and eager eyeballs may seem like a tall order, but remember your guests are there because they want to share and celebrate your wedding with you. And once you are enjoying yourself, it shows.
Lisa Treanor is the bride-to-be behind Bride and Joy wedding blog. Bride and Joy is there to hunt down The Quirk Factor and to deliver it to you in daily morsels for your perusal.
My name is Melina. Welcome to my blog where we get inspired by wedding pretties and moved by the Love of Christ. I write to share things that make me giddy and an outlet for us all to grow in our faith. Happy wedding planning and beyond! Check out my About page for more about me and the purpose for my blog :-)
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