You walk into the venue for the first time. It fits all of your criteria, and you know it’s the one! So, what do you do next? This is the moment when most brides start to dream up how to personalize the space. You might envision flowers everywhere, or drapery along the walls, or the logistics of the room. These decisions are exciting! As you sift through your options, here’s how you can personalize your big day:
Talk About Each Traditional Element
Which traditions do you envision keeping for your wedding? Do you want to wear something borrowed? Do you want to not see your groom before the ceremony? How do you feel about wearing a veil? Are there some traditions you’d like to put your own twist on? Every bride has different priorities, and that’s what makes every wedding so beautiful and unique. Start by writing down the things that are most important to you. Once you establish the traditions you’d like to keep, you can start to get creative with other elements of the day.
Make Your Wedding Decor Personal
Do you want to celebrate in a small wedding venue or a larger one? As a bride, it’s easy to get caught up in what you’ve seen at other weddings. While it’s helpful to draw inspiration from others, sometimes it can be difficult to make a decision about your own day. Talk through your vision with trusted friends and family. Prioritize what’s most important to you! You don’t have to choose the colors that are in style, but instead choose the colors that you enjoy. Once you decide on the bigger decor decisions, you can add personal touches throughout your venue! You might want to put photos of you and your groom growing up over the years at each table, print off personalized napkins, create a unique guest book, incorporate a fun signature cocktail, or even play a slideshow of your favorite photos together!
Plan The Playlist
Where’s one of the best places to let your personality shine on your big day? The dance floor! It’s your turn in the spotlight, and you can add songs to the playlist that mean the most to you. Whether you’re a big country music fan or you prefer mostly pop songs from your college days, tailor your playlist to your unique love story! Talk with your DJ ahead of time about your favorite genres, artists, and songs, and get ready to bust a move!
Personalize Your Wedding Favors
A unique wedding favor is the perfect way to add a personal touch to the end of the evening. There are so many creative ideas out there, and Pinterest is a great place to get your creative juices flowing! Do you and your partner love to travel? Give your guests a luggage tag. How about visiting breweries? Give your guests coasters with your wedding date! Do you and your partner love a local coffee shop? Your wedding favor can be a small bag of coffee beans for every guest! Celebrating in a rustic barn venue? Send guests home with mini candles wrapped in ribbon. The possibilities are endless, and it’s an easy way to leave your guests with a lasting memory of your special day.
If you’re looking for a gorgeous wedding venue in the countryside, come take a tour at Olde Homestead in New Tripoli, PA. We have different options to choose from so that your personality can truly shine on your big day. Give us a call at 610-298-4653