STRUT YOUR STUFF Flip flops might seem simple, but when personalised, they become a charming and playful detail. They combine comfort with style, giving guests a small gift while reflecting the couple’s personality and attention to detail. At the end of the night, when dancing has taken its toll, a basket of flip flops and blankets ensures your guests stay comfortable. If your budget allows, personalise the flip flops with your names, wedding date, or a playful message on the straps or soles, using colours that match your palette. This is also a lovely way to incorporate your monogram, if you have one. Offer a variety of sizes so everyone is included, from children to grandparents. Display them in stylish baskets, bags, or crates with signage that complements the rest of your décor. Keep sustainability in mind by choosing eco-friendly materials or cushioned soles, ensuring comfort without compromising on style. LIGHT THE WAY Candles do more than illuminate – they set the mood, highlight décor, and add a subtle, personal touch to your wedding. When chosen thoughtfully, they become a signature detail that guests remember long after the day. Consider custom scents, personalised wrappers, or embossed details. Match the candle wax or holders to your colour scheme to unify tablescapes, the ceremony space, or the reception area. Think about the container too – glass, ceramic, or metal can each complement different wedding themes. For a more hands-on touch, try making candles yourself. Attend a workshop or use a home kit to create them together as a couple or include friends and family for a fun pre-wedding activity. These can serve as unity candles in ceremony rituals or represent loved ones who are no longer with you, adding a meaningful layer to your celebration. CONFETTI EVER AFTER Confetti may only last for a few seconds, but when chosen thoughtfully, it becomes a meaningful part of your wedding theme, adding movement, colour, and magic to your photographs. Consider petals that hold special significance – dried roses, lavender, or hydrangea petals that evoke a particular scent, season, place, or loved one can make a lovely addition to your day. Flowers from a family garden or a meaningful location add an extra personal touch. For something visually striking in photos, pressed flowers can be a beautiful option. Not a fan of traditional flowers? Hand-cut shapes from your favourite book, or recycled paper featuring calligraphy-style initials, are creative alternatives. Just make sure your choice aligns with your venue’s sustainability values. Custom cones or envelopes are a practical and stylish way to hold the confetti. Decorated with your initials, names, or wedding date, they also make a wonderful visual detail in photographs. DRESSED TO IMPRESS Your wedding dress and veil are the perfect canvas for finishing touches. Custom embroidery is a beautiful way to add a touch of personality – consider stitching your wedding date, initials, or a short phrase inside the bodice, hem, or train. You could even include your partner’s handwriting or a line from your vows. If you’re following tradition and want to include something blue, why not add a hidden pop of colour? A soft blue lining beneath your gown or subtle coloured stitching offers a romantic, unexpected detail. Looking to honour your mother or grandmother? Covered buttons made from lace taken from one of their dresses is a lovely way to carry a piece of them with you on your special day. Personal touches don’t always have to involve others. To transform your look from ceremony to reception, consider detachable sleeves, overskirts, bows, or capes that can be easily removed for a fresh, versatile style. unsplash.com/@captured_photography unsplash.com/@thehkphotocompany unsplash.com/@theproofphotography unsplash.com/@curatedlifestyle 64
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