It's Something Personal

One of my upcoming brides contacted me the other day with what she thought may have been a problematic request--changing some of the flowers for her April wedding. Why the change? Her fiance brought her some white tulips recently and he mentioned that he really liked them and commented that it would be nice to have them at the wedding. The plan for their rather contemporary, more cocktail party than traditional wedding design featured blue dendrobium orchids exclusively. She wanted to surprise him and bring some white tulips into the mix for the reception.

My response could not have been more enthusiastic. "Absolutely!", I sort of screamed through my keyboard. My reaction was so strong not because I happen to adore white tulips (which, of course, I do), but, rather, because she found a way to send a personal message to her new hubby by way of their wedding decor. Saweet! I love it because this simple gesture separates their day from every other couple's day. Customization in its best form.

It's easy to decorate a room and make it completely gorgeous, but it's so much more rewarding to be able to incorporate something meaningful into the design plan. When planning your big day, pay attention to these sorts of cues that will make your wedding uniquely yours. Your vendors will be happy to comply!