Weddings don’t always have to be traditional or overly formal. As new trends emerge, like micro-weddings, or couples who want to do something unique, incorporating a bit of whimsy into your big day might be something to consider. It is, after all, YOUR big day so make it what you want. Personalize it, add a bit of playfulness, or make it lighthearted. Whatever you choose to do will make your wedding day more memorable and uniquely yours. Here is our list of ideas on how to infuse charm, creativity, and a bit of whimsy into your wedding day creating a one-of-a-kind celebration that no one will forget:
Start With the Invitation
Why wait till the event? Set the tone of your big day with the very first interaction you will have with your guests. The invitation! Let them know immediately that they are not to expect the ordinary with your event. Build excitement and anticipation by using creative illustrations, quirky fonts, or even interactive elements. If you want to go extreme for this you could try something like a treasure map for the directions, a puzzle/riddle that they have to solve, or an incomplete invitation that they have to share/mix with someone else’s invitation. Don’t hold back on this. Let your guests know that they are in for a magical experience at your wedding!
Choose a Unique Venue
The venue is everything when you are trying to add some whimsy. With Hitched, Traveling Chapel, your venue doesn’t actually have to be a venue either. It can be anywhere! This gives couples great flexibility when trying to find that perfect theme for their unique wedding. The venue will be your canvas for everything else…Choose wisely!
Go With Playful Wedding Attire
If your aiming for whimsy then let go of the traditional wedding attire and go rouge. Let your imagination soar and don’t be afraid to embrace the extreme. You can literally find ANYTHING on the Internet now so whatever your theme is, you should have no problem finding attire to match it. You might also consider letting your guests know to match the theme and give them a chance to partake in the fun.
Food and Drink Are Not Exempt
Don’t stop when it comes to the food and drink for your wedding. Even if you don’t want to change the menu to something whimsical, you can still change the names of the items to match your theme. Let your caterer in on the theme and see what they are able to come up with for the menu. You might be surprised! Vendors love it when people break the norm and do things different as it breaks up the mundane for them and lets them have a little fun with the event too. They might also have some great ideas for unique drink names or menu items to support your whimsical fantasy. Do it!
Music Is the Icing on the Cake!
Your DJ or band should be able to integrate your whimsy theme into the music that is played which will absolutely seal the deal. Music brings it all together and can add an emotional element to your theme like nothing else. So be sure to bring this up with your entertainment and make sure they are onboard. If they aren’t able to support it, find someone else who can. It is that important! Make the music match the theme and it will be the icing on the cake (not the wedding cake!).
Go Whimsy on the Cake
Yeah, on this one I do mean the wedding cake. If you are doing everything else in this big whimsical theme, don’t skimp on the wedding cake. Make sure it matches the theme of everything else so that you have a cohesive theme throughout the entire event. There are some extraordinary cake designers out there that would absolutely love to be challenged with a unique cake design. Tell them what you want and they will probably deliver something that exceeds your expectations.
Send Guests Home with Unique Favors
And finally, bookmark the event with some unique and whimsical wedding favors that will become keepsakes for them to enjoy after the wedding. This doesn’t have to be something expensive either. If you are keeping it small and intimate with a micro-wedding you could create handmade items for each guest to take home. If you went big and bold on the invites, you could make the favor something that completes or compliments the invitation.
Be Creative, Bold, and Unique!
If you are going for whimsy, be sure to free yourself from all of the traditional wedding formalities and truly have a good time with your big day. Remember, this is your big day and you are free to do whatever you want. If Hitched Traveling Chapel can help play a role in your big day, give us a call and we will be happy to help.
