11 Ways to Elevate & Personalize Your Wedding

Wedding Planning Advice
Written By Becca Jones- Seattle Wedding Photographer

Remember, your wedding is a reflection of your love story, so infuse it with elements that make it uniquely yours. These 11 ideas offer inspiration for personalizing & elevating your wedding day, making it memorable not only for you but also for your guests.

We hope you find these suggestions helpful as you plan your joyful, romantic, and timeless wedding. Best of luck, and may your big day be filled with love, laughter, and beautiful memories!

  1. Live Painting: Elevate the artistry of your wedding by hiring an artist to paint your wedding as it unfolds, creating a unique keepsake.

  2. Audio Guestbook : A Unique Way for Your Guests to Share Their Best Wishes During Your Even

  3. Dog of Honor: If you're dog lovers, don't forget to include your furry friend in your wedding party or in other creative ways. Get my list of tips for how to your dog in your wedding without the chaos.

  4. Special Performances: An acoustic guitar solo by a favorite local artist, a live firework show, or an arialist.

  5. Venue Choice: Choose a venue that holds a special place in your hearts, whether it's where you first met, got engaged, or a beautiful natural setting. Can’t decide, check out my list of the TOP 20 DREAMY SEATTLE WEDDING PHOTO SPOTS YOU CAN'T MISS 📸

  6. Music Playlist: Create a getting ready playlist that tells your love story. Pick songs that are meaningful to your journey as a couple. Bonus points if Taylor Swift makes it into the playlist.

  7. Unique Table Names: Name your tables after places that are significant to your relationship, like where you had your first date or your favorite vacation spots.

  8. Enter/Exit by Boat or Seaplane: Plan a unique exit that reflects your personalities, like a boat departure if you're avid boaters.

  9. Personalized Attire: Customize your wedding attire to match your style and personality, making you both feel comfortable and beautiful.

  10. Late-Night Snacks: Keep the energy up with late-night snacks or a food truck, serving your favorite munchies. Some of my favorites include, french fries and sliders, ice cream cones & woodfire pizza.

  11. Send-Off Lanterns: End your celebration with a magical send-off involving lanterns that light up the night sky.