You’ve just gotten engaged, and you couldn’t be more thrilled. You also might feel a little overwhelmed by the sheer volume of wedding-planning books out there. Where to begin? With a straightforward top-10 list, of course. Below we present some of the most important concerns to keep in mind when planning a wedding, along with helpful budgeting tips. The icing on the cake? Some spirited design ideas that will help make your wedding unique to you.
#1 – Express Yourself With A Theme
Anyone can choose pretty colors for a wedding. To make your celebration feel truly personal, decide on a theme that you and your betrothed have a real connection to. Carry it all the way through your day, from the first save-the-date cards to your getaway car at the reception.
Did you meet in Paris? Use a vintage map pattern for your save-the-dates and invitations; have a dessert table with macarons and other French-themed sweets instead of a cake; drive off with your new spouse in a Citroen. Other themes can center on hobbies you share together (an ocean-themed celebration if you love scuba diving, or a winter wedding for skiers), or perhaps you’d like a vintage wedding with the stylish flair of a particular time period.
You can also create a couple’s monogram to use throughout your wedding. A fleur de lys, perhaps?