Here are some ideas for processionals for a traditional wedding to get your mind thinking outside of the “Canon in D” box!
Stay tuned for some non-traditional processional ideas!
We created this beautiful white-on-white inspiration board with the following elements in mind: texture, warm lighting and keeping things friendly and inviting. So often an all-white color palette can end up looking sterile and bland. But, by ensuring that we included those 3 elements and adding color with the food and drink, the result is anything but boring!
Ok brides…here’s an important question that requires your advice! What are your thoughts on pictures – before or after the ceremony? Should you take pictures before the ceremony and sacrifice the “seeing her walk down the aisle” moment? OR should you take pictures after the ceremony and miss some of the cocktail hour?
What do you think?
One of my favorite ways to create a touch of elegance for outdoor weddings is the use of chandeliers. You can hang them in trees for the ceremony, under a rustic overhang for cocktail hour or inside a restored barn for the reception.
They add just a bit of elegance without being too stuffy, add interest to the ceiling and improve the ambiance with their soft lighting. For couples on a budget or wanting a non-traditional feel, there are all types for all price ranges, tastes and colors! For inexpensive ones try Ikea or Shop Wild Things. Here are a few pictures to inspire you…
What a beautiful combination of colors – they radiate sophistication and fire and create a warm, inviting mood for any event. Take a look at the inspiration board below to see how this unlikely color combination blends perfectly!
Whether you’re a jewish bride and call it a chuppah, a hindu bride and call it a mandap – we call ceremony canopies beautiful! You can choose and elegant white uplit canopy or go with a more ornate, colorful design. Either way, it’s a gorgeous way to lend a little more personality to your event!
We get it…you’re excited about your new last name and you love the idea of plastering you and your beloved’s initials all over everything you own. But stop for a second and try this on for size.
Instead of paying someone to fancy up your initials, why not have a professional designer create a logo that really describes you as a couple?
A professional logo designer can create something unique for you and you can incorporate it throughout your wedding. From invitations and programs to dinner menus and dance floor light projections, your logo tells much more about you than your initials. As a last meaningful touch you can have the design printed and beautifully framed so you can remember the big day. You could even take it an extra step and use it on your family website or future baby announcements. A logo is a clever and unique choice for couples who want to change it up a bit!
Whether it’s a major corporate function or a joyous engagement party, be sure to check the acoustics in the room before you book the venue and/or entertainment. Many a best man’s toast has been ruined because the heartfelt and long-practiced words were swallowed up or echoed throughout the hall because of the grand 50-foot ceilings of the venue. Don’t cancel your venue just yet though! Bring in a qualified DJ or band leader to test the acoustics of the room. Many times, musicians can control for these types of situations if they are aware ahead of time. Or, you can consult the venue to see what sort of measures can be taken to fix the sound.
For those brides/grooms, hosts and hostesses that want to make sure the colors they choose will make their guests lime-green with envy, check out www.colourlovers.com. It allows you to create your own color palette or search among thousands of palettes designed by other users. It’s a fantastic way to choose a color scheme for your event and share it with your florist, designer, linen supplier, coordinator, etc. Here are some lovely palette examples:
If you’ve been to more than one wedding, chances are you know exactly what song I’m talking about. Pachelbel’s Canon in D is the most requested processional at weddings and it’s used so much any string quartet can play it by heart. Here are some suggestions for those couples who want to change it up a bit:
Classical: Still want a string quartet? My favorite is “Meditation from Thais” by Massenet. The lovely, soaring melody is perfect for a processional and is the perfect alternative to Canon in D.
Something Spicy: Try the sumptuously romantic Spanish guitar solo “Romanza” by Anon. This gorgeous piece adds a sense of intimacy and passion to your walk down the aisle.
Flowerchild Bride: Ask your parents and they’ll agree that “Longer” by the recently departed Dan Fogelberg is the ideal choice. Easily done with piano and vocalist but can include acoustic guitar and even string quartet/brass.
Just like the Movies: Pick an easily-recognizable theme from a movie to create a romantic touch. The Princess Bride theme “Once upon a time…Storybook Love” or an acoustic version of the classic Dirty Dancing “Time of my Life” are two that I suggest.
