Your
wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and as such, there is a
huge amount of pressure and preparation beforehand to ensure that it runs
smoothly without a hitch. However, with all the invites to send out, dress
fittings to organize, and vows to write, certain things can easily slip through
the net that, whilst seemingly minor, can make all the difference between a
good wedding and a great wedding. Read on to find out more about some
essentials that you shouldn’t forget when planning your wedding.
Boutonnieres and
bouquets
It’s
tradition for brides to walk down the aisle holding a bouquet of flowers, later
tossed for bridesmaids to catch in an attempt to predict whose will be the next
wedding. You can choose to coordinate your bouquet with boutonnieres for male
members of the wedding party. A boutonniere is a small flower
arrangement, usually a single flower, worn on the left-hand lapel of a tuxedo
jacket. You could create your boutonnieres using the main flower of the bridal
bouquet. Roses, for instance, are popular options due to their connotations of
romance and everlasting love.
Engagement ring
Your
attention before the wedding is probably taken up by finding the perfect
wedding ring – after all, exchanging rings is an important part of the
ceremony. However, forget about the importance of your engagement ring. This is
something that you are likely to want to wear alongside your wedding ring as a
stacking set, symbolizing the love and commitment you and your spouse have for
each other, so it is important that you choose the right engagement ring for
you. Find one that matches the metal of your wedding band: a gold wedding ring
alongside a platinum engagement ring will look mismatched. Check out Glam Jewelry for more information
about choosing the perfect engagement ring.
Wedding favors
Wedding
favors are small gifts given to your guests as a memento, and thank you for
being a part of your special day. Traditionally, sugared almonds would have
been given; however, you be more adventurous in handing out unique wedding favors. A wedding scented
candle is a nice gift, or how about a packet of customized tissues for the
inevitable happy tears? Furthermore, make sure that guests don’t leave without
a slice or two of the wedding cake to enjoy when they get home.
Biodegradable confetti
It
is a tradition for the guests to throw confetti on the bride and groom as they
leave their ceremony as newlyweds. However, ordinary confetti can be dangerous
for wildlife and litter the surrounding environment. To avoid these problems,
make sure that you equip guests with biodegradable confetti. This is made using
natural flowers, which are dried and treated to preserve their natural colors.
As well as being kinder to the environment, you can choose the type of dried
flowers included in your confetti, enabling you to perfectly coordinate with your
color scheme if you so wish.
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