How to have a romantic wedding

Your first look and your first dance, your big commitment and your small gestures, your wedding day is all about celebrating your love.

Your wedding day should be one of the most romantic days in your life.

With these tips, you can almost guarantee having a truly romantic wedding.

Lighting

Lighting is perhaps the one element that can transform the feel of your wedding instantly.

Whether you have a budget for lighting production, speak to your venue about what they can offer, or simply reuse your fairy lights from Christmas. Carefully considering how to best light your space will work wonders on romancing your guests.

The vows

Your wedding ceremony sets the tone for the rest of the day, and is one of the parts where you can really guide the atmosphere.

Opting for really romantic ceremony readings, personal vows and unique ideas like a family blessing of the rings, a hand-tying ceremony, planting a tree or lighting a unity candle, all add to the loving vibes. And get your guests involved from the start.

Dining

As with the catering, planning your tables to create an intimate, chatty atmosphere will absolutely amp up the romance at your wedding.

There’s something really special about long dining tables that creates a closer, familiar feel over the more formal round variety or top table set-up. Choosing a sweetheart table will also give you and your other half a chance to have your own romantic dinner for two at your wedding.

The music

Music can evoke powerful emotions. And the right wedding music can create the perfect mood on your big day. From the first dance, to the final song, romantic music will make your friends and family feel the love as much as you do, making the reception a magical event.

Scent your wedding

Think about maybe having scented candles around the guest book area, the present and card table and the wedding cake table, and un-fragranced candles on the tables. Try a candelabra draped with green foliage with taper candles, jam jars with tea lights or larger glass votives scattered around the table.

If you are having more than one fragrance, then try to avoid mixing them. Stick to one fragrance per room or per area.

q Information obtained from www.bridalmusings.com and www.everafterguide.com.