Why personalizing your wedding and making it everything you and your significant other want it to be (and forgetting about everyone else’e opinion or tradition) is awesome.

The more you center your wedding around you both as a couple the more fun you AND your guests have. I’ve seen it so many times. Let me even give you an example from my own wedding. My husband and I wanted to do a destination wedding in the Bahamas. My mom hated the idea. She pushed against it up until the wedding. What were her thoughts afterwards? She told me it was so much fun and she could not imagine our wedding any other way. Trust me, people come around.

BUT if you need some help convincing them, here are some things you can point out on why you want to do you wedding your way….

1. Meaningful and Memorable: Personalization allows you to infuse your wedding with elements that reflect your unique personalities, values, and shared experiences as a couple. It creates a more meaningful and memorable event that will be cherished by both you and your guests.
2. Authenticity: A personalized wedding is a true representation of who you are as a couple. It helps you avoid a generic, cookie-cutter wedding and instead celebrates your individuality and love story.
3. Emotional Connection: When your wedding is personalized, it evokes a stronger emotional connection for everyone involved. Guests feel more engaged and connected to the celebration, making the event more enjoyable and heartfelt.
4. Stress Reduction: Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but personalizing it can actually reduce stress. By focusing on what truly matters to you as a couple, you can avoid getting caught up in unnecessary details or traditions that don’t resonate with you.
5. Creativity and Expression: Personalization gives you the freedom to get creative and express yourselves in various ways. Whether it’s through unique decor, custom vows, or special entertainment, you have the opportunity to showcase your creativity and make your wedding stand out.
6. Inclusivity: Personalizing your wedding allows you to include cultural or religious elements that are significant to you and your families. This inclusion fosters a sense of respect and understanding among your guests.
7. Symbolic Rituals: You can incorporate symbolic rituals or gestures that hold meaning for your relationship. Whether it’s a unity ceremony, exchanging meaningful gifts, or involving family members in special ways, these actions deepen the significance of the day.
8. Lasting Impression: Personalized weddings leave a lasting impression on guests. They are more likely to remember your wedding as a unique and heartfelt celebration, rather than just another wedding they attended.
9. Flexibility: Personalizing your wedding means you have the flexibility to tailor every aspect of the day to your liking. You can choose the venue, music, food, and overall ambiance that resonates with your vision and preferences.
10. Start of Your Journey: Your wedding marks the beginning of your life together as a married couple. Personalizing it sets the tone for the journey ahead, reminding you of the love and commitment you share whenever you reflect on your special day.

Remember, there are no rules when it comes to personalizing your wedding. It’s all about celebrating your love in a way that feels right for you, making the day uniquely yours.