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25 Creative Ideas to Make Your Wedding Day Unique
Becoming engaged to the person you love is an amazing feeling. The chance to spend the rest of your life with someone you love and care so dearly for. Your excitement and content is beyond belief that now you can start planning your dream wedding, the one you have been dreaming of since a child. This once in a life time event is one that you will remember for the rest of your life.
It can be quite daunting being newly engaged. You can often not be sure where to start. You may already have a bridal scrap book with some ideas or you may be less organised and not have really thought about it. The first thing on your list should be to tell everyone! Let your loved ones, friends and family know that you are soon to be a blushing bride.
Choosing a theme for your wedding can be stressful but lots of fun at the same time. This is where you get to really showcase your personalities and incorporate them into your special day. Think about your likes and hobbies and add images and photos of these to your wedding scrap book. Start to formulate ideas around your likes and let your mind go wild. Some of the weirdest wedding themes include couples painting themselves blue to resemble the navi from Avatar and others dressing as more frightful vampires.
Choosing the perfect venue can require a lot of research and travelling. Pick a venue with a WOW factor or create one yourself. Here are a few ideas:
- Roll up with a big top- Hire a big top and create your circus themed wedding.
- Venture a magical tree house- Take yourself back to your childhood days with a tree house wedding.
- Fancy a trip to the aquarium? Choose a sea life inspired venue.
- Do you love Gothic chic? Opt for a gothic wedding in a historical castle
Once you have your wedding date set and your dress code (if you are having a themed wedding) it is time to choose your wedding stationery. Begin by choosing your invitations. Here are some creative invites we love:
- Get your vinyl’s out- Vinyl shaped invitations that are perfect for any music lover.
- Tea towel invitation- Turn your invitation into a tea towel gift for your guests.
- Blow up balloon invitation- Inflate your invitation without inflating costs.
Deciding on a mode of transport to your venue is one of your pre-wedding tasks. Here are some great unusual ways of getting to and from your venue:
- Volkswagen campervan- Perfect for any surfer or road trip lover.
- Tractor- Are you a country couple? Then this would be perfect for you.
- Motorbike and carriage- The alternative option than a horse and carriage.
Finding your perfect wedding dress will certainly be a difficult decision to make. There are so many for you to choose from, traditional, contemporary and unusual. Some of the strangest dresses from around the world are:
- Peacock feather dress– Thousands of peacock feathers were used to create this magnificent dress.
- Lego dress- Not the most comfortable of dresses, this one cannot have been very comfortable to sit in.
As for suits why not get the groom to add a touch of style to his with these trendy suggestions:
- Tweed at the ready.
- Think pink.
Now you have your wedding clothing sorted, it’s time to plan the wedding food. This usually involves a lot of sampling and trying out scrumptious foods. Go for something different with these:
- Be a Brit for a day- Yes the British traditional dish of fish and chips is very tasty. Add a touch of the UK to your wedding.
- Cheeky Italian- Do you have Italian heritage or love Italian food? Why incorporate this into your menu.
- Happy meal wedding– McDonalds happy meal anyone? Your guests will certainly remember this for a long time to come.
- Wine bar- We know this isn’t a food, however with every good meal is a good bottle of wine. Why not create a wine bar or bring in a vendor. This will go perfectly with your meal.
Decorations are a great way of adding a personal touch to your venue. Decorate your wedding with these creative ideas:
- Pom poms and ribbons- Great for hanging off ceilings and adding décor to a room.
- Rose centred table- Add a rose centre piece to your table to give it a gothic feel.
Entertainment is a crucial part to ensuring your guests have a great time at your wedding. There are lots of great entertainment out there from singing waiters to fire performers. Here are a few to get you going:
- Bounce the night away- This bouncy castle will create lots of laughter for all.
- Prepare for a dance off- Hire a projector and grab your dance mat and have a dance off. This could even be your first dance.
Choosing your wedding cake is an important thing to do. If you are looking for inspiration why not opt for a different type of cake. Think about lemon cheesecake, chocolate cake or a profiterole tower.
- Heart shaped cheesecake- This large heart signifies love and is a tasty cheesecake as well.
- 80s cake- This 1980’s inspired neon cake is great for a themed party.
When it comes to choosing your wedding rings choose something a little more unusual. Consider different colours, styles and jewels.
- Be a Superhero for a day- With this Batman inspired wedding ring for him.
These 25 ideas are sure to get your creative juices flowing. Get your scrap book out and start planning!
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