We all know that getting married is a huge deal. Obviously, the biggest part of the whole thing is the commitment you make to your significant other when you say your vows. But much of the excitement based on getting married focuses on the wedding day itself, and all the theatrics that come with it. If you are a naturally shy and reserved person, the idea of this alone can be a little intimidating (especially as the bride). Having all eyes on you can be very intense, and having a whole day that circulates just you and your partner can be a little overwhelming. Some people, of course, revel in this. But others see their wedding day as a much more communal event and as a chance to spend time with friends and family just as much as it is to make a big deal about your relationship. Here are some of the ways you can turn the spotlight on your loved ones as well as you and your partner on your big day.
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Favors
We all receive wedding gifts from our guests as a notion of goodwill for our marriage. But showing your appreciation for your close friends and family is something a lot of couples also like to do, even on a day that is traditionally about just them. This idea has turned into the concept of wedding bonbonnieres – little presents for your guests to thank them for their support. They don’t need to be anything fancy or super expensive. After all, a wedding is pricey enough as it is! But your guests will surely appreciate something small as it shows you are still thinking about them.
A wedding hashtag
It’s impossible to be in two places at once or to have eyes in the back of your head on your wedding day. The harsh reality is that you will probably be rushed off your feet, and at the end of the day it might feel as though you didn’t get chance to socialize half as much as you thought you would. This is where a wedding hashtag comes in useful. Encourage your guests to upload their pictures of the wedding day to social media with a hashtag – such as ‘SmithJohnsonWedding2017’ or something similar. Then, you can simply search the hashtag afterwards to see a whole side of your wedding day that you may have missed.
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Old photos
The reception is somewhere you can enjoy mingling with friends old and new – catching up and reminiscing about old times. There isn’t really a better way to facilitate that than by getting out some old photos from days gone by and laughing at all your hilarious old outfits and hairdos. Scatter the tables at the wedding breakfast with some of these pictures and let people browse them at their leisure. You could also do a slideshow on a projected screen looking at yours and your partner’s lives before you met. This is a great way to look back on some fond memories and pay tribute to the people who have been by your side for all these years.
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I’m not getting married anytime soon, but I love reading all things wedding. These are great ideas 🙂
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