One of the things that most brides tell me in our initial consultation is that they want their wedding to be unique.  They want it to be a day that their family and friends will remember all the details of for years to come.  When planning your ceremony and reception it is important to remember that no matter how lovely your ceremony and reception venues are, your wedding will look no different than the wedding the previous weekend unless you personalize it.  You want to make the space “yours” for the night.   

I like to think of your wedding day in a similar way to the start-up of a new company.   You need to incorporate the things that make you…you.  And then, create an identity for your newly formed “company”.  One of the first things a start-up company does is to chose a logo that identifies them.  Chose a monogram that can be used on all your stationary, on your cake and illuminated on the dance floor.  There are several companies that will provide this service for just a few dollars.

One of those companies is I Do Originals .  They will create a monogram and then incorporate it into aisle runners, table runners, your unity candle and on many other wedding day accessories.  Now until Feb. 28th receive 10% off all items in the I Do Originals embroidery line! Enter code LOVE10. 

Visit Mirassou Winery and enter to win a chance for $10,000 and a dream wedding planning day with Brides.com Senior Editor Anna Pezik. The contest is open for entries through May 30th. Please note: the contest is void in CA, TN, UT and PR. Entrants must be 21 years or older at time of entry.

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You’ve probably seen some choreographed dances like this one on You Tube. They are great and are sure to keep you’re guests talking about your wedding for years to come!

But if you are wanting something a little more subdued, try Dancing Together, a 90-minute DVD, designed for couples who may have limited time or budgets to prepare for their first dance. ($24.99 plus shipping.)

For 10 years, Julee Mertz and Dave Rentauskas have been working with couples preparing for their first dance at their weddings. They have found there are a few fundamental moves which couples may string together to create a dance that is impressive, romantic and relaxed. Even if you’ve never danced together before, you’ll look like you’ve been dancing together for years.

I just found a great company for packaging for favors on the Handcrafted: The Cure For The Common Wedding blog.

Check out I Need A Favor From Kate for great inexpensive packaging in seven different styles and loads of different colors and patterns!

If you are planning to invite children to your wedding you might consider making some special arrangements to entertain them during the reception.