Personalize your wedding: Put a stamp on it

Every bride wants her wedding to be special—but to guests, most weddings seem “cookie cutter.” The ceremony, the unity candle, the rice throw, the first dance, the cake cutting…if you’ve seen it once, you’ve seen it a hundred times. But you can add special touches to your wedding that will make it personal and memorable and still incorporate important traditions.

Put a stamp on it

Business events often have their own brands, so why not your wedding? Create a “logo” for the big day and use it on your invitations, programs, menu cards and even your cake topper. You could design a monogram using your combined new initials, your first names or simply your new last initial. Or choose an element from your event’s theme or feel. For instance, if you’re getting married in a garden, select a flower or a butterfly for your signature stamp.

Don’t think you have the skill to pull this off? You can create a very nice logo using word processing software. Play around with fonts and text boxes to design a monogram, or search for free clip art for images. Also, ask a talented friend to help out—a great way for them to contribute to your wedding. If you have the budget, you can hire someone to handle the design and also incorporate it into other elements of your wedding.