From personalised keepsakes to those little secret details, it’s the finishing touches that transform a beautiful day into a deeply personal celebration. To help you create the wedding of your dreams, we’ve gathered some of our favourite ideas that include everything from dresses to candles. Remember, any part of your wedding can be made uniquely yours when you infuse it with your personality and vision. YOUR SIGNATURE TOUCH A monogram is more than just initials – it’s a signature, a visual identity for the couple, and a way to tie together multiple elements of your wedding in a cohesive, stylish way. Start by choosing your typography. You can commission a calligrapher or designer to create a unique monogram that reflects your personality and wedding theme. Once your monogram is ready, it can be incorporated into invitations, menus, place cards, cake toppers and signage. But why stop there? Take it a step further by including it on napkins, table runners, cufflinks or favours. A monogram can also live beyond the wedding, appearing on future stationery, photo albums, or home décor, becoming a lasting symbol of your day. SETTER Trend How to incorporate the latest trends into your wedding THE STORY OF US Wedding newspapers offer couples a creative way to share their story – from the proposal to the big day itself. Include how you met, your engagement, and memorable milestones in a fun, readable format. Add playful touches such as anecdotes, thank you notes to family and friends, or even crosswords and jokes. Set them on the tables and create interactive sections for guests, like sharing advice or answering quizzes. Wedding newspapers can also double as favours. Printed on high-quality paper, they become lasting mementos for both you and your guests. When designing your newspaper, choose fonts, colours, and design elements that tie in with your overall wedding theme, ensuring a cohesive and polished look. SUITED AND BOOTED Meaningful keepsakes aren’t just for the bride – they’re a wonderful way for the groom to shine too. Look for engraved cufflinks or tie bars that can feature your initials, wedding date, or a short phrase that holds special meaning for both of you. If you have a sentimental watch passed down through generations, now is the perfect time to wear it. Alternatively, you could choose a new watch to mark the occasion and have it engraved with a meaningful date or message. A bespoke tie offers a personal touch, crafted from fabrics that reflect your colour palette, or even a pattern inspired by your heritage. Pocket squares can carry sentimental details too. Consider hand-stitched monograms, a hidden message in the hem, or fabric taken from a loved one’s outfit. THE WRITE STUFF Hand-painted stationery transforms every paper element into a miniature work of art. Beautifully crafted designs set the tone for your day, making a lasting first impression. You can carry these colours into menus and place cards to continue the theme throughout your wedding. For a cohesive stationery suite, consider adding painted directional signs, welcome boards, or ceremony programmes. These designs can feature a custom colour palette that reflects both your wedding and your personalities, and include illustrations of your venue, favourite flowers, monograms, or symbols that hold special meaning to you as a couple. A standout piece of décor could be a custom illustration of you as a couple. Playful portraits, silhouettes, or symbolic drawings create a charming conversation piece. For extra entertainment, you might even hire a painter to create illustrations of your guests during the drinks reception. unsplash.com/@alexandermassph unsplash.com/@seleaphotography unsplash.com/@moniquecarrati unsplash.com/@josemarroquin FINISHING TOUCHES 63
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