How to Personalize Your Wedding
Tell your one-of-a-kind love story through creative details and unique moments.
Create a Monogram
A custom monogram can become a stylish motif that ties your wedding details together. Incorporate it into smaller details such as invitations, programs, or napkins, and then put it on full display on the front of your bar, dance floor, or photo booth (since everyone will be visiting those!) to create a cohesive look. Think about a monogram that reflects your personalities, incorporating your initials and symbols that represent shared interests or meaningful milestones. This subtle yet personal touch adds elegance and sophistication to your wedding design.
Design a Seating Chart Display
Don’t overlook the creative possibilities of a seating chart! Personalizing your seating chart adds a unique touch that can be both functional and memorable. Instead of a traditional sign, consider a display that uses photos, mementos, hobbies, or interests you share as a couple to group your guests. Assign table numbers based on favorite travel destinations, books, flowers, songs, or relationship moments that hold special meaning for you. Don’t forget that tangible items used as escort “cards” can double as guest favors too! This not only helps guests find their seats but also sparks conversation and shares your story with everyone.
Compose Handwritten Notes
You have all your favorite people gathered together in one room, so why not let them know how much they mean to you with handwritten notes? (Especially in these technological days of making life “faster and easier,” what a treat to find the love and effort poured into a handwritten keepsake!) Pen a note for their escort card, place setting, or wedding favor, taking the time to mention how they’ve impacted your journey or express why you're grateful for their presence on your big day. This thoughtful gesture makes each guest feel valued and appreciated, creating a more intimate and personal atmosphere.
Illustrate Cocktail Napkins
Custom cocktail napkins with unique illustrations add a playful and artistic element to your wedding. Have them printed with your monogram, wedding date, trivia, or whimsical drawings that represent key moments in your relationship. Consider incorporating images that tell your story, like where you met, your favorite activities, or a timeline of your relationship.
Honor Your Pets
They make our lives better in every single way, so why not let your furry family members have a presence in your wedding too? Name a signature cocktail after them, feature them in your wedding stationery, or even have pet-inspired cake toppers. If they can attend, dress them in adorable outfits to walk down the aisle as part of the ceremony or let them make a splash on the dance floor.
Choreograph Your First Dance
Your first dance is a special moment, and choreographing it allows you to express your unique style as a couple. Work with a professional choreographer to create a dance that reflects your personalities and relationship. Whether it's a classic waltz, an energetic salsa, or a mashup of popular moves, customizing your first dance creates a memorable highlight of the evening. It’s also a great opportunity to share your journey through music with a medley of songs.
Photo Credit | Kristy Gladney Photography