Let’s Get Personal
Article by | Amy Kujawa of Party Time Rentals ♥ Cover Image by | Jerry Hayes Photography
Have you ever walked into a ceremony or reception, scanned the room, and stood there just to marvel in its beauty? Do you go to your Pinterest board titled “Dream Wedding” and scroll through the pages (…and pages… and pages…) of pins just to find yourself lost in the beautiful creative vision? Does watching every wedding TV show get you in extreme inspiration mode? So many options! Endless possibilities! The reason you are so drawn to these moments of awe in creative design is because of all the little details that are woven together to make a lasting impression on you.
According to a recent Wedding Wire Webinar, 2019 is the year of bringing personal finishing touches to the table (quite literally— to your guest tables) and incorporating unique details that make a wedding feel exclusive to the couple. Do you and your partner love to spend your Friday night at the movies? Maybe your guest seating chart could be divided up by your favorite films. Have they found their name on the list?
They can take a shot of your favorite liquor and take a seat!
Talk to your bartending company about concocting two specialty drinks in your names.
Did you and your significant other go on your first date at a Pizza Parlor? Why don’t you end a fun night of celebration with a pipin’ hot slice of cheese for everybody? The opportunities are endless to add a little je ne sais quoi to your best day. So, let’s start from the beginning…
The Ceremony
The ceremony is known for being very traditional. How then, do you make it unique? Your ceremony’s program is a great place to start. Do you enjoy a little comedy? If you do a quick internet search of “funny wedding programs,” it will give you a plethora of ideas that will have you rolling! To add another touch of your personality, consider starting your ceremony off with a string quartet playing your favorite tunes as your guests are getting seated. Is Beyoncé your all-time favorite artist? Have your bridesmaids walk down the aisle to a beautiful rendition of one of her hit songs. If you don’t have a pastor to officiate your ceremony, reach out to a close friend who enjoys speaking to a crowd and can light up a room by sharing memories of you and your significant other.
The Reception
Moving on to the reception, your decor can be equally as personalized! Was your favorite trip together a summertime getaway to Italy? Maybe you’d like to incorporate your unforgettable vacation into your wedding theme! You could upgrade your guest seating by renting wooden Chiavari Chairs (which funny enough get their name based off of the popular design found in Chiavari, Italy). To stick with the Italian ambiance, you might even forgo the use of linens and opt for rich wooden vineyard tables to seat your guests at. Each table could be adorned with breadsticks and a bottle of Italian wine perched next to a framed photo from your trip. With rentals, your opportunities for design are endless! You have the ability to take a predictable tablescape and bring it to the next level. Gone are the days of mandatory white linens, white plates, and white napkins, and now is the time to show off who you truly are! You have the opportunity to play with exciting color palettes, metallic accents, and different glassware designs that reflect your true personality.
The Send-Off
To end the night, wedding favors are one of the best ways to send a little character from the Bride and Groom home with their beloved guests. I once attended a wedding where both the Bride and the Groom were foodies that loved Asian cuisine. On our way out, they gave us full-sized bottles of Siracha. I thought this was genius! Their favorite condiment made for a perfect parting gift to show the true personality of the fiery couple. And not only that, it was useful! A packet of wildflower seeds would be a great gift if you were married at a venue that is bursting with wildflowers. When picking out wedding favors, think of something that will tie the knot on a perfect evening of celebrating your marriage.
In the age of the internet, you have an abundance of resources at your fingertips to help you “get personal” with your wedding design. Your ceremony, reception, and wedding favors are all great places to start. Meet with your event rental consultant and show them inspiration photos of a look you’re wanting to achieve. Talk to your planner about potential ways to incorporate your unique character into your big day. The creative freedom is all yours! Bring to life a vision that will reflect your personality and will give your guests memories for a lifetime.
Party Time Rentals can help you plan the wedding of your dreams with their vast inventory of linens, chairs, dancefloors, decor, tents, and other beautiful wedding necessities. Call them today at 979-696-5555, visit their website, or stop by their showroom to see what they have to offer in person.
