Kennedy Blue Dresses in Dew Drop, Teal, and Spice | @kaylajeanphoto

Sentimental & Unique Details to Include In Your Wedding Day

Not everything about your life is traditional, so you may need to add some non-traditional details to truly make your wedding your own. Some simple touches can make your wedding feel incredibly unique. Find the right combination of traditional and non-traditional elements for your big day. Get inspired by these interesting and affordable ways to make your wedding unique:

Handwritten Notes to Each of Your Wedding Guests

Embossed Wedding Letter Stationary

A handwritten note is the most detailed way to express your gratitude for your wedding guests. You can thank each and every one of your loved ones individually. You can even include highlights from your relationship with them. A note is very sentimental and thoughtful and will be greatly appreciated by your guests. 

This idea usually works better for a smaller guest list - especially when you know your guests well. Keep in mind how much spare time you have to write these notes. One note is easy but you may have to write 50, 100, or more. Add each guest’s name on the outside of the envelope so that you can use this as their seating place card.

Have a Specific Wedding Fragrance

Wedding Fragrance | @taylorsheaphoto

Have you thought about how your wedding will smell? Seriously, this mostly-overlooked detail could make a big difference in your ambiance. A new trend is to scentscape your wedding. Choose scents that complement the rest of your wedding theme and disperse them throughout the event. Scented candles, fragrance sprays, fresh herbs, diffusers, and perfume can all enhance the experience at your wedding. 

Consider a scent that’s meaningful to you and fits your theme: honeysuckle, orange blossom, cedar and more can remind you and your guests of fond memories. You can even add a spritz of fragrance to your wedding stationary. 

Signature Cocktails for Your Wedding

Custom Signature Cocktail Wedding Sign

Signature cocktails have become a hugely popular feature at weddings in recent years. Choosing signature cocktails adds a touch of your personality to the bar by showcasing your favorite drinks. Plus, these suggestions can help minimize complications for your bartenders by encouraging guests to stick to a few options.

Create a Personalized Logo: From Napkins to Invitations

Personalized Logo Match Box Favors

Create a logo that you can use on everything: menus, invitations, favors, napkins, thank you cards, and more. You can hire an artist on Etsy or through an agency to design a custom logo for your wedding stationary. Once the logo is created it’s easy to custom order just about anything with it.

Private Vows Prior to the Ceremony

Private Wedding Vows | @ashergardner_

Writing your own vows is a beautiful sentiment but sometimes it’s stressful to read them in front of all your friends and family. Consider doing a set of private vows so you and your spouse can be candid and comfortable with each other. Private vows could take place during a first look or over coffee the morning of.

Create a Connected Table Layout for the Reception

Unique Wedding Table Layout | @emeliakphoto

A unique table layout may help you create a more social and welcoming environment at your wedding reception. A creative shape like a semicircle or a horseshoe can make your guests feel a stronger sense of togetherness. Talk to the manager at your wedding venue about your table layout options and which will flow the best with your reception space.

A Fun Personal Cake for You & Your Spouse

Mini Acrylic Wedding Cake Topper

One of the most traditional elements of a wedding is a tall tiered wedding cake but it might not be necessary. We recommend opting for a smaller personal cake that looks beautiful with your decor and can be part of your cake cutting ceremony. 

Couples often spend hundreds of dollars on a wedding cake just for most of it to go to waste. Try focusing on creating a fun dessert table for your guests with a bunch of yummy options like donuts, cookies, and pastries. Not only is this more affordable but it also ensures that there’s something everyone likes.

Include a Creative (& Useful) Wedding Guest Favor

Wedding Drink Name Tags

A non-traditional wedding favor could be the perfect unique touch to your wedding. Try to choose something that your guests will actually use and love. A drink tag with their name on it, a mini bottle of olive oil, or a hand fan for summer weddings. Try to get creative with your wedding favors!

Non-Traditional Wedding & Reception Venues

Elena Bridesmaid Dress in Spice | @kristinakayphoto

Your childhood backyard, a summer camp, your favorite cocktail bar, a science museum -- anyplace can be a wedding venue. The biggest factor to consider is your guest count. Make sure you contact each venue to see how many people they can accommodate.

The biggest benefit of choosing a non-traditional wedding venue is the activities it provides. Instead of just drinking and dancing your guests could be checking out an aquarium exhibit or taking a paddleboat out on the lake. Plus, you may be able to choose somewhere that is meaningful to you and your future spouse like your first date or vacation together.

Interactive & Adorable Decor For Your Guests

Newspaper Wedding Program | Wedding Crossword

Give your guests some activities to do in between events. Put together a custom newspaper with games, the wedding order of events, and articles about your love story. Or create an interactive crossword puzzle for cocktail hour that guests can complete together (or compete to see who can finish first).

Choose Unexpected Floral Arrangements

Whimsical Floral Arrangements | @yensygphoto

A vase of flowers is a classic choice but there are so many innovative floral arrangements to choose from. We’ve seen weddings with florals on the walls, hanging from the ceiling, and lining the walkway at the ceremony. Asymmetrical shapes, freeform bouquets, non-traditional flower types, and a variety of greenery are all worthwhile ideas to ask your florist about.

Get Creative With Your Bridesmaid Dresses

Dew Drop, Teal, and Spice Dresses | @kaylajeanphoto

Color, fabric, silhouette -- get creative with your bridesmaid dress options. They don’t need to be identical. Consider contrasting colors or mix and match fabrics. Ask your bridesmaids if they want to pick out their own dress so everyone has their own unique look. Complement your non-traditional bridesmaid dress idea with bouquets that tie everything together with your wedding theme.

Adopt Some Non Traditional Wedding Details

The details you choose for your wedding should be personal to you and your spouse -- whether they’re traditional or not. Consider adopting some fun non-traditional details at your wedding to create a more unique event. Just make sure you check with your vendors, especially your venue, about the creative ideas you’ve come up with!

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