Most of us don’t work in theater or film, so it’s not every day we get the opportunity to craft an immersive experience for all our nearest and dearest ones. But a wedding is the perfect reason to discuss your origin story and your shared values—so make the most of it and discover your wedding vibe in the process.
A wedding is the perfect reason to discuss your origin story and your shared values—so make the most of it and discover your wedding vibe in the process.
Have a fun conversation. What drew your lives close together? When did you know for sure? What matters most to you on the road ahead? Let the answers reveal a few key components that will make your vibe truly yours and inform the rest of the choices you make.
Record your conversation. Not only can you refer to your origin story, your special moments, and your hopes and intentions as you plan your celebration of love, a copy (hey, you can edit the risque bits out if you must) makes a wonderful family heirloom, answering many questions that descendants often wish they had thought to ask their elders while there was time.
But right now, let the information that you harvest guide you in creating an experience that tells guests your story and brings them closer, whether your celebration is happening at a mansion, a farmhouse, a loft, or a mountaintop..
a few things to know:
Always dreamed of a big party? They’re back, big time. But couples are taking notice of how very individual and personalized micro-weddings and elopements can be and realizing there’s no reason they can’t make their big party every bit as unique in its own way.
The wave of pent-up wedding demand that built during the pandemic is very much still cresting in 2022. (So are the waves of deep appreciation for our lives and loved ones—and the surging creativity that follows tough times.) Check a few websites of core vendors—venues, caterers—to see how far out they’re booked before you set your heart on a date.
Consider making your wedding day a wedding weekend. Gathering your people together for a couple of days makes things immersive and memorable, and there’s no shortage of amazing, even affordable things to do and places to hang out around here. Start planning early and make your guests part of the process.
Couples are taking notice of how very individual and personalized micro-weddings and elopements can be and realizing there’s no reason they can’t make their big party every bit as unique in its own way.
