Everyone’s wedding is special to them and the memories cherished forever. However, have you ever felt that you could have done something more or something different to make it special or unforgettable? Well, there is always scope to make a wedding unique. All depends on how the wedding is personalized. Here, we are sharing a few ideas to make your wedding unforgettable.

1. Venue

For a change, keep things simple. During the wedding season, people attend numerous weddings. Big fat Indian weddings are just that - very grand, elaborate, fancy and extravagant. To make your wedding different from the rest, you can choose simplicity over grandeur. Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication and elegance. Believe me, you’ll see the beauty of it once you execute this idea. Give up on the idea of the traditional wedding venue, look for interesting venues, and create your own space within the venue. Speak to your venue provider to know more about personalising the wedding venue. Add your personal touch to the decor by placing big picture frames with cherished images of times spent with your family, friends and your fiancée. Your guests would surely find it delightful to experience and be a part of your memories. Something that your siblings or friends can do for you is a short film playing recorded messages from your friends and family who could not make it to the wedding. It could be played after the ceremony when you and the guests have settled down. For a change of venue, you could opt for venues like beachside or poolside, garden spaces, or you could even go for a destination wedding.

Considering the aspect of the budget, who would not like to keep costs to a minimum? Instead of hiring two different banquet halls for your wedding and reception, you could just change the decor to suit the two different events. It can be quite charming for your guests to find themselves in the same place but feel as though they were in two different spaces. If your morning wedding decor had flowers and a bit of traditional look, for your evening reception the decor could switch to lights, candles and balloons. Depending on your preference, you can decorate in such a way as to completely change the look of the venue. You may contact a creative wedding decorator to help you with this.

2. Wedding Dress

The ever-challenging question for every bride would be how to make the wedding dress unique? Nothing but the best is acceptable. Think out of the box. Your designer could help you personalise your dress by blending your wishes into her design. Many brides have been known to incorporate part of their mother’s wedding dress into their own. E.g., the lace or a designer button or fabric flower .It could be anything that has a sentimental value. You could probably drape your sari in an innovative fashion or use a totally non- traditional colour. Alternatively, get your top or skirt designed exclusively. You could use lace or chiffon instead of silk; make it look more delicate than elaborate. Again this depends on individual preference.

3. Entertainment

Music sets the mood for every event. Traditional music during the ceremony is fine. You could play your favourite music softly in the background during the rest of the event. Also, it is the time when guests mingle with each other. Soft music is comfortable for conversations to take place among your guests. As the rituals and ceremonies get done with, a little loud and peppy music could be enough encouragement for your guests to start dancing. Everyone loves dancing; even the shy ones. It is said that dancing sets you free. Dancing at your wedding would definitely make it unforgettable for them. You could include an artist to make on-the-spot portraits of your guests, something they could take back home with them as a memory from your wedding. What do you think about an orchestra or a band playing live music at your reception party? Alternatively, would you rather have a choreographed dance performed by you and your newly wedded partner? I am sure all your guests would love that. For you too, it will be cherished forever as one of your sweetest, most unforgettable memories.

4. Personal Touch

Let the priest do his job. However, you could write your own seven vows for each other. Write whatever makes sense to you and is meaningful to both of you. Of course, you can incorporate the regular traditionally recited vows but an element of personalization is what makes it special. Read out your vows to each other during the ceremony. This romantic gesture will remain in everyone’s memories for years to come. It is quite an impressive thing to speak out your promises to each other before your wedding guests.

5. Your entry and exit

You can plan your wedding entry and exit in a unique manner. Forget the usual flower and ribbon decorated cars. How would you like arriving in Cinderella style in a pumpkin carriage or if it is affordable why not a helicopter? If you plan your wedding venue in Mumbai near the beach side or riverside, you could arrive by speedboat or yacht. Have you considered a red carpet arrival? A stretch limo or flashy sports car or royal vintage car entry is also something that your guests and you would not forget for some time. Those who are up for it and a little more adventurous can consider arriving in a fire engine or earthmover! 

Your exit or vidaai from the wedding venue can be equally interesting and unique. You could leave the venue with your better half quite dramatically in a hot air balloon if that suits your style. You could have the children blow bubbles as you are leaving, or release numerous colourful balloons to fly up in the sky. Alternatively, you could use the chopper to take you up and away as well.