I say it a lot, and it is basically the whole point of my starting this blog, but I think the best way to make your wedding special is to make it personal. Don't choose the the cliche' song to dance to during your first dance and don't say the traditional vows if they don't feel special to you. You can personalize your ceremony, your invitation suite, your favors, the music you play...basically everything you can think of. That is not to say you should personalize every single element of your day, because that can be overwhelming and overkill. But if you start simple with a basic idea or element that you like, and find ways to include that idea in different aspects of your day, that is personalizing. And if you can throw some DIY projects in along the way, even better!
One way to personalize different aspects of your wedding cohesively is to use the same element in different places or ways. A good way of doing that is through a monogram. Here are examples of how to use the same monogram on different items to basically create a personalized "brand" for your wedding. You start with the monogram itself:
And you use it on Save the Dates:
Incorporate it into ceremony details like your programs:
And also into reception elements like cupcake flags and drink stirs:
You can even incorporate the monogram on things like out-of-town bags:
