10 Tips for a Joyful, Meaningful, and Unforgettable Wedding Day

Attention: Focus on What Really Matters

Your wedding day goes by so fast. Don't sweat the small stuff and stay focused on the big picture - you are marrying your soulmate! Keep your attention on your love and joy, not the little details.

Interest: Make it Meaningful for You Both

Make the day a reflection of your relationship and personalities. Add personal touches and meaningful moments that represent your love story. From vows to songs to traditions, put your own spin on things.

Desire: Create Excitement and Anticipation

Build up excitement by counting down the days. Share your hopes and dreams for the future. Enjoy bachelor/bachelorette parties and wedding showers. Create anticipation for your new life together.

Action: Embrace the Madness

Go with the flow when little things go wrong. Laugh them off and fix what you can. At the end of the day, you'll be married to your best friend! Focus on each other and soak up every moment.

Relax and Be Present

Take time the morning of to relax - take a bath, go for a walk, breathe.

Be present during the ceremony and reception. Soak it all in!

Personalize Your Vows

Write from the heart, be authentic. Speak to your spouse.

Share memories, hopes, dreams, promises.

Photography Tips

Hire a great photographer to capture moments. Meet before to establish rapport.

Take styled portraits as well as candid shots.

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Make Time for Each Other

• Schedule in some newlywed time just the two of you during the reception. Go off for 20 minutes to soak it in!
• Make your grand entrance together at the reception as newlyweds.
• Sit together at the head table to chat and take it all in.

Personalize the Reception

• Decorate reception tables with meaningful photos and items from your relationship.
• Create a signature cocktail to represent your personalities.
• Pick a fun cake topper that shows off your sense of humor.
• Choose a unique guest book where loved ones can leave messages.

Surprise Each Other

• Exchange gifts or notes the morning of to make each other smile.
• Serenade each other at the reception with a song that's special to you both.
• End the night with a sparkler send-off or fireworks show for a magical ending.

Capture the Moments

• Display your engagement and wedding photos at the reception.
• Create a photo booth or selfie station so guests can share the fun.
• Ask guests to upload photos after the wedding so you see all angles!

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Food and Drink

• Serve your favorite foods, desserts, and drinks to reflect your tastes.
• Offer late-night snack options - sliders, fries, milkshakes!
• Provide welcome baskets or bags with water and snacks for hotel guests.

Music

• Make playlists for getting ready, reception, and dancing with your favorite songs.
• Hire a great DJ to keep the dance floor packed all night long!
• Surprise your partner with a choreographed first dance.

Favors

• Offer personalized favors your guests will actually use, like water bottles, snacks, candles.
• Donate to charity in honor of your guests as favors.
• Have a post-wedding brunch the next day to extend the celebration.

Gratitude

• Thank your spouse publicly in your reception toast for their love.
• Give gifts or cards to parents and bridal party to show appreciation.
• Tip vendors generously.

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