Because showing up authentically should always be celebrated.
Truth is, your wedding can be as intimate, unique, and unconventional as you want it to be.
Here are five easy ways to bring your individualism into your wedding experience.
1. A Ceremony That You Resonate With
A ceremony that you feel like you can be your true self at is essential to making your wedding feel like it’s yours. This is the moment of your wedding day that you’ll be speaking from your heart and making such a beautiful commitment to your partner. Feeling comfortable, safe, and like you can just be your true self is SO important! If you love public speaking and having eyes on you then having all of your wedding guests attend your ceremony is probably your vibe. But, if you are nervous speaking in front of large groups of people there are other ways to go about your ceremony. You can do an intimate ceremony with a few of your closest loved ones or choose to say your vows privately beforehand.
2. Personalized Playlist
You don’t have to choose songs just because they’re known for being “wedding” songs. Create a list of songs that you truly love and that make you feel something when listening to them. Imagine yourself 20 years from now slow dancing in the kitchen to your first dance song, or pulling out your wedding album to reminisce while you’re playing your wedding playlist in the background, or showing your children all of the songs the two of you absolutely loved and had to make apart of your wedding day. Think about it, you might even create a core memory for some of your guests, so that when they do hear your songs years after, your wedding is what comes to mind.
3. Don’t use Traditions That Aren’t For You
Out with the Old and in with the new. Don’t implement traditions that aren’t for you, forget about them completely or swap them for something unique to your relationship! Not interested in a grand entrance and you’d rather spend quality time with your guests? Join them for cocktail hour and go together to the reception space! Don’t want to have a first dance and feel like all eyes are on you? Have your DJ announce all guests to the dance floor and do a “first dance” with all your guests to your favorite party song! There is always a way to make something your own or remove it entirely.
4. Florals (or non florals) That You Love!
If you aren’t a flower loving person you could swap for greenery, burnable bouquets, crystals, fruit/veggie bouquets, jewels/pearls, nothing at all. Or if you are looking to do something a little different but still love the look of flowers do a clutch bouquet, or wristlet bouquet. And if none of this is your thing I am sure something has come across your mind, do that!
5. Implement What Lights You Up!
Last but not least make space for the things that light you up. Give yourself time to slow down and soak in every moment of your day. It’s often said that you are the most present in the moment when you’re doing/experiencing something that you love. Allow yourself to enjoy the morning doing something you love and that deepens your connection to yourself. Whether this be to read the next chapter of your favorite book, take a morning walk on your favorite trail, go to grab coffee from your favorite place together, etc. Carry this energy throughout the day and add experiences into your day at any point, there are no rules! This is your wedding day and it can be anything you dream it to be.
Weddings don’t have to follow a specific set of rules, it’s a day of love and celebration choosing intention will allow you to make it your own.
