How Close to a Fairytale Wedding Can You Get?
Many people picture their ideal wedding day in their childhoods, and few are anything less than idyllic and beautiful. However, as we get older our tastes do change, and of course, the reality of the world and the budgets involved do set some parameters.
For example, while we would all love for a fairy godmother to come and turn a pumpkin into a stagecoach, well, you’d probably be utterly astonished that magic was a real thing and not give a second thought to your wedding if that actually happened.
Jokes aside, it’s also true that a fairytale wedding will differ from person to person, and may sometimes be defined by culture and taste as opposed to anything else. Maybe you prefer to bungee jump the moment you confirm your vows, or hope to get married in a very unique venue that someone else would prefer not to.
In this post, we’ll discuss what hallmark principles can help you enjoy the right experience, and how to move on from there:
An Ideal Venue
This part always sounds more complicated than it really is, mostly because people feel like they need to find some kind of jaw-dropping location that looks like a film set, but the truth is it only needs to feel right to you.
You may prefer to be rural, in a converted sunlit barn with nothing but chairs and a good sound system, or it could be a quiet clifftop with ten of your closest people standing around barefoot, it just depends on what makes you feel something when you picture it. A beautiful, tranditional wedding venue with multiple rooms and large hosting capabilities will always have relevance. Just remember t doesn’t have to impress anyone else, just you and your partner.
A Meaningful Family Event
Even if the idea of a big traditional ceremony feels like a stretch, it still helps to think about how to make it feel real for the people who matter most to you. There’s nothing more magical than family after all, or the people who feel like family to you.
You may ask a sibling to do the readings or let your grandparents sit front row, or give a nod to a cultural tradition that wouldn’t feel complete without them. Weddings have a way of flying past in a blur so building in a few of those moments somewhat grounds the expeirence and makes it all a little easier to remember, and allows you some patience for the day centered around people and not just a thick itinerary.
Indulgences Where You Prefer Them
It’s good to have indulgences, because this is your day after all. You don’t have to be ascetic simply because you want the credit for being humble. If the budget is limited you can still targeted this in the right place, as maybe the food is what matters most to you or you’d love for a friend’s band to play smooth jazz for you while you relax. Be clear with your partner what your preferences for such indulgences are, and see if any of those match. You may be surprised how well you can compliment one another in taste.
With this advice, you’re sure to enjoy all the hallmarks of a fairytale wedding, but designed for who you are now, and nothing else.