After you’ve chosen your wedding date, venue, and color palette, your next step is to dive into the ways in which you can make your fete into a completely memorable experience for you, your love, and your guests. And one of the ways your wedding day can feel completely unique is by incorporating details that feel thoughtful, special, and totally you.
First, think about your wedding stationery. These are the first pieces your guests will receive, so the jobs of your save the date and wedding invitation are to offer a sneak peek into your celebration and all of the most important information guests will need to know. Then, on your wedding day, paper pieces like your wedding program, escort cards, place cards, menus, and more continue to tell the same story in a completely cohesive way. Your stationery is also a chance to introduce your wedding palette and wedding style, so definitely take advantage!
Food, flowers, and music are all important too. And you’ll already spend plenty of time choosing your wedding dress. But have you considered what you’re going to wear under your dress? Madalynne Intimates weighs in.
“There’s much talk about your big day attire, but your wedding lingerie is just as important as your gown,” said Maddie Kulig, owner of Madalynne Intimates. “Pick out two sets. One should serve as a foundation underneath your gown—think neutral colors and seamless to give a smooth looking underneath your dress. Then choose another fun piece to wear on your wedding night and/or honeymoon. Our bridal collection features sweet pieces, including bra-and-panty sets, a robe, a teddy, a bodysuit, and short and long slips that can be worn beyond your big day.”
As your wedding day nears, think about how you might want your details photographed. Collecting vintage items, like cups and saucers, can help to add color and patterns to your photos, even if they’re pieces that are used solely in photos. Flowers also help to add depth and dimension to your photos, so ask your florist if they can set aside a few blooms for you or look to dried flowers instead. Once your day arrives, set aside all of your details and props, and let your photographer have fun creating flatlays that look and feel like works of art because each one incorporates all of your special pieces.
Your venue acts as the setting for your wedding day, and each and every detail helps to share the complete story of your celebration. So, choose pieces that you love—and don’t forget to have photos captured of all of them.
Participating Vendors
PHOTOGRAPHY | Amber Dawn Photography
ART DIRECTION + STYLING | Elephant Limbo
FLORAL DESIGNER + FLOWER SUPPLIER | Salt Floral
JEWELRY + STYLING RINGS | Ivorie + Blu
LINGERIE | Madalynne Intimates
HAND-DYED STYLING TEXTILES | Thistle + Twill
FINE ART STATIONERY + HAND PAINTED STYLING MATS | Elephant Limbo
CALLIGRAPHY | Haven + Hasbrook // Elephant Limbo
Carly Totten
Carly is Philadelphia based a copywriter for creatives and a senior copy editor here at Pennsylvania Weddings.
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