5 Wedding Planning Tips To Make Your Wedding Memorable

Planning a wedding can be challenging and daunting. It is not just your big day - it is also a day that needs to be memorable for your family and friends. The good news is that you do not have to spend too much money to ensure a memorable wedding. By simply focusing on a few important areas, you and your spouse will be able to create good memories with your guests. Here are five wedding planning tips to make your wedding memorable:

1. Make the wedding personal. You want to be as comfortable as you can be on your big day, so avoid themes and activities that seem pretentious to you. Remember your wedding does not need to be overly glamorous and flamboyant. Keep true to yourself, from the design concept to your first dance. Think of ways to create a wedding that is tailored to your love story.

2. Mind the guests. Guests may not remember most details of your wedding, but they will remember personal touches that made an impact on them. Think about your guests' experience from their perspective. For instance, if you are having an outdoor sunset wedding or an outdoor reception by the beach, you might want to keep guests comfortable as the sun goes down by providing them with blankets. Personalized small gifts can do the trick, too.

3. Pick the right suppliers. Ask for recommendations, do your research, and meet up with them prior to booking. Remember that they will help make your wedding more memorable, so you need to make sure you are working with the right people.

4. Build up the excitement. Be realistic about how grand your wedding will be for you and your guests and use that to think of ways to build up the excitement. For instance, for your wedding invitations, use anything that will grab the guest's attention—such as fridge magnets, wooden stationery, or even passport-like invitations. You can also create a wedding website where your guests can be involved. Perhaps you can let suggest wedding songs that will play at your reception.

Say 'thank you'. End the wedding on a high note. You do not need to provide a lavish gift or a presentation. A simple and well-presented parting gift may do, or a goodie bag that they can use on their way home. If you and your guests are staying at the same place, you could organize a brunch for the next day.