Wedding days are phenomenal events, and if you’re lucky, you’ll experience one, beautiful, memorable wedding day that you can cherish forever. However, it’s also true to say that like Christmas, some people can focus on a wedding for the wrong reasons. Wedding celebrations are not an excuse for a free bar, for instance, even though they can be considered a hidden benefit of its after-event gathering.
Where is the true celebration of a wedding found? Well, it’s clear that the main example is that of two loving individuals fusing together as a couple in the eyes of the law or as part of your particular religious beliefs. That much is clear, as it is the engine that drives everything else.
Yet is it worth considering the additional celebratory elements here? We think so, because that can influence everything, from what design decisions you make, to how you invest your wedding budget, to what you hope to get out of the day aside from speaking your vows in front of an audience. With the following advice, you’ll see how amazing this experience can be:
Family
Of course, even if your biological family isn’t in attendance, that doesn’t mean weddings aren’t about this most important of social connections. Your family are those who wish to be right beside you no matter what, especially on the special day in which you get married. If they are blood-related or not, it makes no difference. What matters is sharing something special and enjoying a cause for celebration. This way, you’ll see that keeping your invite list carefully balanced and making concessions to bring your family to your big day can be a great idea, as it’ll help you feel much more connected.
Honesty
What is a wedding if not an honest expression of love, an expression of your tastes and personality, and a launching point from which you can move and start your life anew? A wedding can seem like a large, draining chore thanks to all of the planning that takes place, but experienced in full, it’s truly a beautiful, overwhelmingly fun representation of you and your partner. There coudn’t be anything more honest, which often feels like a breathe of fresh air for those who are getting married for the first time. Just think of how overwhelming this feeling was for gay couples legally allowed to marry for the first time, as well. Truly a beautiful moment.
All The Trimmings
It’s a great idea to find beauty in a wedding’s expression, with all the trimmings. From the beautiful flower girl dresses you find online, to the gorgeous wedding cake design you have hand-crafted from the bottom up, these little beautiful additions all culminate into one thing – love, and the effort that helps us express said love. This can be a beautiful thing, provided you take the time to appreciate all the little elements going on around you.
With this advice, we hope you can more easily find the true celebration of a wedding day and revel in it, instead of feeling obligated to confirm to a strict standard.
