Incorporating family into your wedding
A wedding is a celebration of two families becoming one. So what better place to represent your heritage than at your ceremony? But how do you bring relatives into wedding dcor? For a personal wedding that showcases you and your groom’s family, incorporate some of the following ideas.A memorial tableIn honor of family members who have passed, present a memorial table at your ceremony or reception. Feature pictures of your relatives alongside vases of their favorite flowers. There’s nothing better than a home-made vase or frame to showcase your past; however, if you’re not a DIY diva, you can order and engrave items from most wedding sites.A photo displayWhat better way for your guests to visualize your family history than with pictures? Take one wall at your reception venue and line it with pictures of your grandparents, parents, and baby pictures. Another option is just to feature your parent’s wedding photos. Create a display behind your sweetheart table; put portraits of your mom and dad behind you, and pictures of his parents behind him. Not only are you representing your family history, but your guests will love the personal dcor.Something oldYou know the old expression; “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue!” One of the most popular ways of incorporating family is with a piece of history. Whether you use a portion of your mother’s dress on the bouquet, or your groom wears his great grandfather’s tie, any heirloom brings family into the big day.
Filed under: celebrate your family on October 13th, 2010