We all love the romance of a classic white chapel wedding, it’s nostalgic and cemented eternally into our minds by countless hollywood tear jerkers. However, for the daring and adventurous, the distinctive and unique, there exists a whole world of possibilities. There’s nothing wrong with a classic, but why settle for usual when your wedding could be exceptional. Below we will explore a few fun and on trend personalised wedding ideas to get you inspired to make your big day one that nobody will forget.
Customised Ceremony
The ceremony is the show stopper of any wedding day, get yourself out of the box with personalised, quirky or even eccentric Vows. You might even think of special rituals or traditions from your families to make the ceremony uniquely yours, and while we’re at it, initiate a tradition of your own that your families might treasure for generations to come. They all start somewhere, and yours could start with you. Speak to your local registrars to find out if they will incorporate your unique ideas or if not you may consider a celebrant to conduct the unique ceremony of your dreams.
Personalised decor
Incorporate details that are meaningful to you, this might be a family heirloom, Monograms for your guests to make them feel special or any other DIY touch that makes the day feel yours and not store bought. We have seen couples, personally write poems or jokes for each individual guest on their table places. Or favours bought specifically for them and not a generic one.
Signature cocktails
There’s a growing trend of creating a signature cocktail tailored to the couple’s style and history and we love it! It’s a playful way to highlight your heritage by using a local spirit to your hometown or country with your favourite homely flavours. You never know, a fun touch to your day like this could become a hit that all your friends and family will want you to make at all your future gatherings.
Personalised favours
There are many ways to give your wedding favours a thoughtful touch. Treats might follow the colour theme or have a cheeky remark on them. For a heart warmer you may even set up a way for guests to donate to a charity that is meaningful to you. Recently we had a summer wedding that was a blinder! A custom set of sunglasses were given to guests as the table plan for everyone to enjoy summer’s glow in style, just think of what’s fun and meaningful to you.
Unique entertainment
Try to think of innovative ways to entertain that reflect your taste, if you’re a mellow mood kinda couple then think of dim lights and soft sultry live music. And if you like to raise the roof go full disco ball, roller skates and an all-night DJ there are infinite possibilities from photo booths to silly games, don’t be afraid to make your special day…yours.
Personalised stationery
Why settle for a drab Invite card, think of something that signifies your unique love. From a converted lovers tarot card to a comic book story of the proposal, to even a simple and understated presentation; each choice you make should be tailored to you, reflecting who you are as a couple and showing off your brand of style.
Customised culinary experience
Explore ways to customise your wedding menu to reflect your personal culinary preferences and heritage. Recently we had a couple pimp out their classic fish and chips with their homemade pickles and tartare sauce to bring in a little flavour of their own to the occasion.
Tributes to loved ones
Loved ones who are far away or passed on are just as precious as those who will be there to share the day with you. Honour them by making a stand where you can place pictures or to place a candle to be lit for each one. You might set aside seating for them to symbolise their enduring presence in your life, or better yet do whatever suits you to make the gesture that much more meaningful to you.
Interactive guest experiences
Encourage interaction between your guests with fun and innovative activities. You could think of alternative guestbook options, silly games to get a laugh and break the ice or get everyone to participate in a trendy social media challenge, it’s these unique wedding touches that make all the difference.
Personalised wedding attire
Bring a touch of heritage to your suit or dress. For a scot the obvious choice would be a kilt and jacket of finest Scottish tweed. Wherever you’re from and whatever matters to you, make sure to incorporate what matters most into all your choices to imbue your day with your identity as a couple. Custom tailoring like embroidery and colours to match your theme also go a long way to lift your fit from everyday to unforgettable.
In short we hope to inspire you with these wedding customisation tips so you can claim the day and make it yours, bring a touch of passion and personal pride to all your decisions and we promise it’ll be one of a kind, because so are you!