Enjoy your wedding, it will be an important event in your life.An event that reflects what you love about yourself and your partner should be planned.Turn your wedding into something creative and new by choosing a theme or design that is significant to you and your partner.Make this day unique by having fun with the location, decorations, and food.
Step 1: Something special for you and your partner is what you can choose.
This is your day, remember that.Speak with your partner and try to come up with a theme that is fun and interesting to both of you - a common interest or something you are both passionate about.You can start preparing for your wedding by structuring it.
Step 2: You can draw inspiration from your favorite books and movies.
Your decorations, location, and even attire can be themed around your favorite book series.You can dance to the soundtrack of your favorite film for your first dance if you choose to.It can be made medieval with Lord of the Rings or Game of thrones.You can embrace fantasy with Harry Potter.Go with Star Wars or Star Trek.
Step 3: You should base your theme on where you want to go.
You have been to many places.A travel themed wedding could be a cute way to show where you want to go next in your relationship.Programs could be made to look like maps and each table at your reception could have an object related to future destinations.
Step 4: You should root for your favorite team.
If you have decorations that show your team colors, you may be able to divide your guests.If you want to have a sport themed wedding, there are some sport arenas and gyms that can be booked.
Step 5: Don't stop singing and acting.
If you and your partner are interested in theater or music, you could hold your wedding on the stage of the theater.The venue is easy to set up because there is a middle aisle and plenty of seating.You could hold your first dance on stage if programs were made to look like performance programs.
Step 6: Honor your culture.
To create an interesting clash of cultures, use traditional clothing and foods from your heritages.Older family members will love the rich history and traditions of your families.At the reception, serve dishes from both of your heritages.
Step 7: Go for it.
There is nothing wrong with holding a simple wedding.Your wedding is what you make of it, even if it isn't the most unique and original starting point.Even if you don't want to have a particular theme, there are still many other ways to add your own twist to the ceremony or reception.
Step 8: Send invitations by hand.
Depending on how many people you invite, this may become exhausting.Handwritten invitations are more personal than a typed one.Agree on a format, split a stack of invitations with your partner and start writing.They will not all look the same.Each invitation will be unique.If writing the full invitations by hand is too time consuming, you can always type up the actual invitation and only write the name and address on it.
Step 9: You can get creative with the envelope.
Both homemade and manufactured envelopes can be used.It is recommended to place the invitation inside of something else to prevent it from being damaged.You can make your own personalized invitations with regular envelopes.You can make your own personalized envelope by folding a standard sheet of paper into three equal sections.The two long edges should be folded by an inch.Attach the middle third with glue on the edges.You now have a sealed pocket in which to put your invitation, fold the third down and seal it with tape or glue.
Step 10: You can create your own website.
If you feel more tech savvy and want to avoid the whole process of mailing invitations, you can create a website for your special day and share the link with those you would like to invite.The website should have information about the ceremony and reception.Further information for expected attire, parking and a gift registry should be included.You can include an option on the site to RSVP for yourself or someone else.It's a good idea to enable guests to RSVP online so that you can contact them closer to the wedding if you need to.Many wedding websites have resources that you can use to create your own site.
Step 11: You should pick a location that emphasizes your theme.
The location of your wedding ceremony is important for many reasons, but it can also be used as a wedding theme.Churches are the default option for many weddings, but choosing a unique and special location can add a more personal feeling to the ceremony.Rustic themed weddings can be held in the countryside or on a farm while nautical weddings are held on the beach.
Step 12: It's a good idea to pick a location for your relationship.
If there are any special moments that happened in a place that you could revisit and hold the venue, then go back through your relationship.If you like the idea of revisiting important locations but don't work, you can always turn it into your wedding theme and include references to important places as decorations or table centerpiece.Where you first met or went out can be included in special locations.
Step 13: You should make arrangements for seating.
Depending on the location of the wedding, seating could be difficult to find or included.Churches are convenient because they have pews to hold a lot of people, but there are other places that have more seating.Some theaters, schools, and sport stadiums are available to book.You can make the seating part of the theme if you want to hold your wedding outdoors.Hay bales can be used to reinforce a rustic theme and provide interesting places to sit.
Step 14: Everything should be decorated.
Your theme shines through the decorations.The best places to decorate at a wedding are the aisle, the altar, and the tables at the reception.Attach beautiful bouquets to the end of each row or roll out a red Hollywood carpet for the aisle.All of the focus should be on you, but you should have enough character to make your picture unique.There are so many possibilities when it comes to table centerpiece at the reception.You could use simple items like candles, river stones, or vases with flowers or you could place a prop or item relevant to your theme on each table.
Step 15: You can write your own vows.
The vows add a personal touch to the ceremony and allow you to be yourself with your partner.If you want to write your own vows, you should agree on a format with your partner so they match in tone.It is possible to make them funny or sentimental.You just have to be creative and read other vows for inspiration.
Step 16: Someone should sing or read.
If you have a close friend who is a good singer, you could ask them to sing at your wedding.If you still want to include a close friend in the wedding party, you can offer to let them read a particular passage from a religious or otherwise significant text.
Step 17: A loved one should be at the wedding.
It is easy to become an ordination minister.If you and your partner have someone special that you would love to have serve at your wedding, they can!In return for becoming an online minister, they will be able to perform weddings and sign the marriage license.Some states don't officially recognize marriages performed by someone who became a minister for a day.You need to check your state's requirements to pursue this option.
Step 18: You can hire a person you know.
The food is one of the best parts of a reception.Chances are you will be able to find someone who will cater your food.If you can afford it, you should scout around for special deals at businesses and restaurants.If you have a close friend who is a great cook, you can ask them to cater your wedding.If they couldn't cook for your entire venue, they could just cook a rehearsal dinner.
Step 19: Your guests will be surprised with your first dance.
You can begin your first dance by dancing to a classic wedding song such as "Amazed" or "At Last", then switch to an exciting and modern song halfway through the dance.If you want to impress your guests, you should take dance lessons with your partner before the wedding.
Step 20: You can change your cake.
Obviously choose a flavor that you and everyone else will enjoy, but take some creative liberties with ordering or making a very unique cakeIf you want a custom wedding cake that is fun and has something to do with your theme, browse several sites and try and find one.There are little decorations and cake toppers that can be used to personalize cakes.You can use figurines or make your own references by drawing them in frosting.