How to make your wedding day feel like you
There’s something truly magical about a wedding that just feels like the couple getting married. You know the ones—where you walk in and everything, from the music to the snacks to the vows, feels completely and utterly personal. Not forced, not copied-and-pasted, just genuinely them.
And if you’re planning your own big day, chances are you want exactly that. A celebration that reflects your vibe, your relationship, your story.
Here’s the good news: making your wedding day feel like you doesn’t mean spending more money, going ultra-trendy, or reinventing the wedding wheel. It just means making intentional choices—big and small—that show off your personalities.
Let’s talk about how to do that.
Start with your non-negotiables
What matters to you both? Is it having a dance floor packed all night? A ceremony that makes people laugh and cry? Amazing food? Zero stress? Time to actually be together?
Pinning down what’s important early on will help you make all your decisions through that lens. If speeches stress you out—ditch them. If you’d rather have tacos than a three-course meal—go for it. If your dream is to spend cocktail hour playing lawn games with your guests—build your timeline around that.
Ditch the pressure to follow “shoulds”
You don’t have to have bridesmaids, a first dance, or a white dress if it’s not your thing. There’s no rulebook, and any traditions you include should actually mean something to you—not just be there because everyone else does it.
We’ve seen couples:
Walk down the aisle together
Write joint vows
Have pets as ring bearers
Skip favours and donate to charity
Wear colourful outfits
Get married in a pub garden, warehouse, or art gallery
Basically, if you want it? You can do it. If you don’t? Don’t. Simple as that.
Make space for you-time
We can’t say this loudly enough: plan time in your day where you can just be together. Not posing for photos, not greeting guests—just you two.
Whether it’s five minutes after the ceremony to breathe and soak it all in, or a quiet moment before dinner, this time is often people’s favourite part of the day.
Plus, it gives you a chance to go “holy sh*t, we’re married!” before you’re whisked into the next thing.
Personalise the details
You don’t need a big budget to add personal touches that make your day feel like you. Here are some ideas we love:
A crisp wall instead of a sweet cart (because who doesn’t love a cheeky snack?)
Vow writing that sounds like you, not a Hallmark card
Signage using your own language or favourite quotes
A playlist full of songs that actually mean something to you
A speech that thanks your chosen family, not just your blood relatives
Glitter bars, pizza vans, dog ring bearers, DIY cocktails—you name it!
We offer loads of services that help couples bring this stuff to life—like Word Elements for speech and vow writing, Decor Elements for funky props and signage, and Day Elements to run it all without stress.
Keep the tone relaxed
Unless formal is your vibe, don’t be afraid to keep the tone casual. Speak like yourselves. Use your real voices. Invite people to sit wherever they like. Tell your guests what to expect in a fun, friendly way. It’ll help everyone feel relaxed—and that energy ripples through the whole day.
Involve your people in meaningful ways
Not everyone wants to be a bridesmaid or groomsman. But lots of your loved ones will want to contribute. Think: doing a reading, helping with DIY, baking a cake, playing music, or being on crowd control. Choose roles that match their personalities—not just what the wedding blog says they should do.
We’ve had a cousin read a poem written by the couple, a friend lead a singalong instead of a first dance, and a nan give a speech that had the whole room crying with laughter. It’s about finding what fits your people and your day.
Don’t overthink it
Here’s the secret: even if things go a little bit off-script, your guests will still see you in your wedding day. Because they know you. And if the whole thing is built around what you love and who you are, it’ll still shine.
We’ve seen a couple forget their first dance song and wing it with a totally different one on the fly—and it ended up being better than planned. The vibe, the joy, the chaos—it was them through and through.
Let go of perfection
There’s no such thing as a “perfect” wedding. But there is such a thing as a wedding that feels exactly right for you.
One where you laugh, cry, dance, eat great food, hug your mates, and feel more love than you thought possible. One where the day flies by, but the memories feel big. One where you look back and go, “Yeah, that was us.”
And if you need help bringing it all together? We’re here with glitter, props, pep talks, and all the elements that make it magic.
Ready to start planning a wedding that’s totally you? Have a browse through our services, or drop us a message—we’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up. 💘