For some, it is the most important and significant celebration of life – the wedding day. A joyful celebration of love, whether at home with friends and family or an exotic elopement, there are a few essentials to this magical day that always remain a constant. Whether you are going for the old fashioned, traditional wedding or a modern and vibrant day of celebration, there are some essentials that every wedding day needs. While every couple is different, you can pick and choose your own variation of the essentials, to suit your needs and desires. Here we take a look at 5 of the most essential components of your wedding day that you won’t want to miss out on, keeping your wedding day a beautiful memory for years and years to come.
The Rings
The ring is a symbol of eternal love, commitment and devotion to one another and is recognised all over the world as a symbol of marriage. Solitaire diamond rings are the ideal choice for engagements, as a beautiful, flawless and lasting symbol of the intention for marriage and commitment. Wedding rings for the wedding day are exchanged between both the bride and the groom, and can take the form of a plain gold ring, although the diamond wedding ring is becoming more popular too for both men and women.
Rings are exchanged as part of the wedding ceremony and form an integral and essential part of your wedding day. That doesn’t mean they have to be conventional though, with a huge range and variety of styles and designs to choose from.
The Outfits
While a white wedding dress is still the norm for most brides these days, even the unconventional bride can use her wedding day to make a statement, dress up glamorously or commemorate the occasion with a special outfit. Traditional wedding gowns in alternative colours, including black and red are becoming popular, as well as white or cream outfits in different designs, such as more casual or modern style dresses.
For men, the standard is tuxedo, but once again, anything can go from a suit to simply a white shirt and pants. The wedding outfits can be an expression of your unique personalities and interests as well, with anything polished and new being suitable for a wedding day.
The Celebration
While some couples may have guest lists of over 1000, while others would prefer a romantic celebration just for two, the celebration of a wedding day is an important part of consolidating and commemorating the event for many. That doesn’t mean it has to be extravagant, you could get married at the registry office and have pizza afterwards, but doing something in the form of a celebration helps to you (and your family and friends if they’re involved) enjoy and remember the day.
Tradition or Meaning
Many couples may have family or religious tradition that they wish to incorporate into their wedding day, which is important and special because it adds meaning to the event. For others there’s no need to stick with tradition, but it’s still important to add meaning into the day, whether that’s through a theme that connects both your interests, special speeches or meaningful gifts exchanged.
The significance of the wedding day really is about nothing more than finding the meaning in it for you as a couple and building your celebration and day around that.
The Memories
Although the wedding only lasts for a day, the memories can last a lifetime, so it’s important to think about how you want to capture the memories of your special day for the years to come. Having a photographer or videographer is the choice for most couples, who will be dedicated to capturing the special moments throughout the day. You can also include guest books for guests to leave messages, or keep a special diary for yourselves as a couple of your experiences on the wedding day.
No matter what way you choose to do it, keeping in mind these wedding essentials for your special day will ensure you cherish the memories for years to come.
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