Perhaps the most important and special day of your life, your wedding should be a joyful and personal celebration that reflects the personalities of the happy couple. But aside from the obvious, determining factors such as your gown and the venue, how can you instill other inspired personal touches? Here are three easy and creative ways to make your wedding uniquely yours.



The Invitations
Your wedding invitations set the stage for the very event they announce; from the colors to the wedding motif and style, they provide your first opportunity to give guests a preview of what’s to come. Be sure to include information on the rehearsal dinner or wedding luncheon. If you created a wedding website, include an insert with the address so guests can find information like where you’re registered, how you met, and travel accommodations for out-of-town guests. Getting married in your favorite city? Let guests know your favorite hotspots and attractions or include a personalized map card of the area.

The Menu
Celebrate your heritage, hometown, or locale by choosing a menu that reflects those elements. For example, if you’re having a traditional New England wedding along the coast, why not serve New England clam chowder or seafood brochettes? Instead of an open bar, create one or two signature cocktails with your favorite ingredients. And who said you have to be limited to just one kind of food? Make your wedding menu a literal melting pot of cultures and cuisines by mixing your favorite ethnic foods.

The Vows
There is perhaps no better way to make your wedding truly your own than writing your own vows – the promises made are one-of-a-kind and exclusive to just the two of you. If you are unable to speak your vows during the ceremony, inscribe your own in the wedding programs or on the favors – it can be your favorite quote, a special poem or even an inside joke between you and your sweetheart.

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