4 Great Ways To Make Your Wedding Day More Personal

Hi lovelies,

Weddings are filled with tradition, which is great, but sometimes it feels like you’re just doing things because that’s how they’ve always been done. Some people love tradition and they want to have the typical wedding, but a lot of people are moving away from that these days. Instead of following all of the traditions, they’re finding ways to put their own stamp on the wedding day and make it more personal to them. A wedding is about celebrating your relationship, after all, so making it more personal is the best way to make it special. If you want to make your wedding more personal, here are a few simple ways to do it.

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Write Your Own Vows 
The wedding vows haven’t changed for a long time and although there are variations on them, they’re all basically the same thing. A lot of people find that they don’t really connect with the vows that much and they don’t feel very personal, so they decide to write their own instead. It gives you more of an opportunity to tell your partner how you feel about them. Some people want them to be soppy and romantic but if that’s not what your relationship is like, you could write some funny ones instead. If you don’t know where to start, visit https://www.theknot.com/content/tips-for-writing-your-own-wedding-vows for a good guide on writing your own vows. 

Choose Your Own Playlist 
If you book a wedding DJ and get them to choose a playlist, you’ll get the same songs that you always get at weddings. If that’s the kind of music that you like, you might be happy with that. But if you and your guests would rather have something different, why not choose your own playlist instead? You could even book a wedding band (check out https://www.alivenetwork.com/hirelivemusic/wedding_bands_in.asp?area=Hertfordshire for a registry of the best ones) and get them to play covers of all of your favourite songs. Picking your own playlist makes the reception more fun and personal for you and it gives your guests something a bit different. 

Ignore Wedding Dress Trends 
One of the most important parts of the wedding planning process is picking your dream dress. If you love the idea of a traditional dress, that’s great, but you don’t have to do that. It’s your wedding and you can do whatever you like, so think outside the box when it comes to picking a dress. 

Create Your Own Wedding Rings 
Wedding bands are another thing that you can easily personalize. You could just buy some rings from a jeweller, but there are some great places where you can get custom made rings from. A ring with the wedding date or an inscription on is a lot more personal than a ready made wedding band. You don’t have to go for a traditional gold or silver either if you don’t want to, you have complete freedom over the material and design so you can pick something that is ideal for you. 

You don’t have to follow wedding traditions if you don’t want to. If you want to make your day more personal to you, these are the best ways to do it. 

Sashay Down the Aisle with these Bride Trends of 2019

Hi lovelies,

Summer is fast approaching, with temperatures slowly climbing their way up. With sunny skies and warmer weather looming in the horizon, many lovebirds are busy planning for their summer nuptials. June is traditionally the most popular month to get married. This month is named after the Goddess Juno, who is seen as the protector of women, marriage, and pregnancy. As a result, even in the past, June is considered the most auspicious time to tie the knot and that still holds true to this day.

Whether you’re a bride to be who is thinking of saying your “I Dos” very soon or you simply just love staring at dreamy wedding dresses to cater to the romantic in you, then you have come to the right place. The fresh, modern, and trendy wedding dresses of Summer 2019 have been highlighted hereunder. Even if you’re thinking of the beach, a vineyard, a garden, or any outdoor set up as your ceremony venue to take advantage of the perfect weather, there is an ensemble here that would match the vibe of your chosen location. Keeping abreast of the trends ensures you can glide down the aisles without having to worry about being a fashion “I Don’t”. . 

Mini Dress
The mini dress is back in full force, which is ready to showcase your gorgeous long legs. You could be looking for a shorter dress for your reception, or perhaps, you want to be avant-garde, throw out the rule book, and set yourself apart from everyone else with a cutting-edge shorter hemline. Whatever your reason, going above the knee merely means you can proudly show off your cute wedding shows that you splurged on. These mini dresses are certainly party ready because they come with all sorts of embellishments and luscious details. You can also settle for a traditional, simple white shift dress. The silk white Gucci sleeveless dress with its clean, classic lines available on The RealReal site would certainly fit the simple, yet stunning wedding mini dress bill. There are also perfect Gucci stilettos to match on there. With The RealReal, luxury fashion doesn’t have to break the bank. 

Glittery Sparkles
Sparkly stunners are a trend this season where shining, shimmering splendid garments serve to highlight the stunning bride. Every bride already has an internal glow, but metallic embellishments, sequins, and other glittering appliqués are seen on many bridal dresses. Choosing this style means all eyes will certainly be on her with these eye catching details…as it should be. The bride is the focal point of any wedding. Head-to-toe glittery and sparkly looks can be seen in these designers such as Inbal Dror, Berta, or Theia. Even for shoes, these sparkly golden leather Louis Vuitton caged wedges with woven straps, stacked heels, and zip closures follow the trend Available at The RealReal, these Louis Vuitton kicks would make Cinderella proud and would serve to match any glittering dress you choose.

Bridal Cape
Say what? A cape like the cape crusaders! This bridal trend screams modern and classic all at the same time. Bridal capes were a thing in the Victorian period, adorning the shoulders of the royalty and nobility, and now, they are making a modern come back. These bridal capes look better than ever and would look elegant on any bride. The cape can act as an extension of the veil, sheer, opaque, and super flowing, cascading like a waterfall as the bride walks down the aisle. Now that is making a grand entrance. Check out this trend with high fashion designers like Vera Wang and Carolina Herrera.

Say it with Flowers
Flowers take over the runway, with their pretty and enchanting presence screaming femininity and romance. These pretty little things are used to embellish wedding gowns. Some are embroidered directly on the gowns. Other styles are appliqués that adorn the wedding gowns. And some, they choose a large signature piece to highlight one part of the body. Even some veils were highlighted with this lovely wedding trend. Check out brands like Mira Zwillinger or Lela Rose to see more of this flower power.

Simplicity is KeyLast but not the least, the simple vibe conquers the trends. The super simple boat-neck gown of her royal highness Meghan Markle sparked this simple and minimalist wedding style. Similarly, her high-neck halter style dress at the reception exuded the same vibe. This season, there are many simple yet sleek wedding dress options to choose from. A radiant bride’s best asset is her glowing face and this will certainly stand out more in your chosen minimalist gown. Check out clean chic lines with designer like Monique Lluhillier