More and more couples are confidently breaking or reinventing classic traditions – celebrating their love, their way. In celebration of all my beautifully one-of-a-kind couples, I’ve compiled the top 7 unique ideas to make your wedding day even more personalized.
Make it feel more intimate
While micro-weddings have become more common due to the pandemic, many couples are starting to take cues from this growing trend – cutting away the unnecessary wedding noise and focusing on what truly means the most to them. But you don’t have to have a tiny guest list to make your day feel more intimate!
Get ready together
Exchange private vows
Cozy up in a special, quiet spot after the ceremony
Have one last dance all to yourselves
Be natural, wild, and free
My brides always say, “This may sound a little crazy, but I really want to…” and my immediate response is always “HECK YES.” Couples forget that their wedding is all about celebrating THEM. It’s your time to revel in that just-married bliss, whatever that means to you. It isn’t just about posing for pretty pictures and looking perfect. It’s about the natural, raw (and sometimes silly) memories you’re making with those you love most. Here are some of my favorite wild-and-free wedding ideas to make your day extra unique and personalized:
Wade in the river
First dance in the rain
Hit the city streets
The power of flowers
Don’t underestimate the way your floral arrangements can transform a space. Despite shooting some venues multiple times in one season, they always end up looking and feeling completely different with the help of some serious florist wizardry. Flowers are a truly personalized choice and effortlessly transform your unique wedding dream into reality.
A mix of dried and fresh florals + lush greenery
See more from Nicole & Alec’s natural, modern wedding.
Bold and bright fresh flowers
Dried and preserved wedding flowers
White floral wonderland
Choose an out-of-the-ordinary venue
The Hill Country is filled with some of the most stunning wedding venues. I love that my couples are able to pick from a diverse array of locations to capture the spirit of their love. While my list of top Texas Hill Country wedding venues is constantly growing, some venues have become my go-tos for certain wedding day themes.
Woodland Boho Magic at Elmpass Woods | Center Point, TX
Breathtaking Chapel Views at La Bonne Vie Ranch | Fredericksburg, TX
Elegant Autumn Hues at Sendera Springs | Kerrville, TX
See more of Kendall and Dallas’s fall wedding at Sendera Springs here.
Contemporary Desert Vibes at Camino Real | Austin, TX
Customize all the little details
Your wedding day can be as simple or as detailed as you wish. There really are no rules! Many of my couples have found clever ways to incorporate their personality into every little moment of their celebration. Once you focus on what you love most, the ways to personalize your wedding day become endless. A few of my favorites are:
Custom cocktails inspired by furry family members
It doesn’t always have to be a piece of cake
Show your nerdy side
Matching with your bridesmaids
Change it up, literally
My brides LOVE doing an outfit change before the reception, and their playful styles and personalities really come out to shine. Who doesn’t want to dance the night away in an outfit they feel radiant in?
Nicole stepped out of the elevator to stun
Alyson dazzled in a sequin style dress
Becca and Ashley went classy and fun in slacks and suspenders
Ride off into the sunset
You’ve tied the knot, celebrated with family and friends, and now’s the time for your grand exit. Having all your loved ones send you off into your next chapter is one moment you’ll never forget – and there are so many ways to make it all your own.
Soaring paper airplane exit
Iridescent bubble exit
Colorful smoke bomb exit
Cold sparks grand exit
Ride away in a riverboat
Drive off in your dream getaway car
From quirky and fun to tearfully tender moments, these 7 personalized and unique wedding ideas are just a few ways to encapsulate the heart and soul of marrying your best friend.
I’d love to hear more about your vision for your big day. Send me an email and let’s chat!
Local to the Texas Hill Country, I’m currently booking wedding photography at any destination in the San Antonio, Austin, and Fredericksburg area.
