Poems Perfect for Your Wedding Day

Our recent blog helps you turn poetic on your wedding day! Check it out to explore some of the most romantic love poems for your ceremony!

Our recent blog helps you turn poetic on your wedding day! Check it out to explore some of the most romantic love poems for your ceremony!

 

As the years pass by, wedding trends keep on stepping up their game! As a soon-to-be bride, we can understand that at times it gets very difficult to stay on top of all the latest wedding trends, especially if your wedding day is not for a year or two! Well, we are sure that as you’re soon to be hitched to the love of your life, you are already thorough with your wedding research and wedding planning! Until now you might know that whimsical and rustic wedding themes are here to stay for a while and boho-chic styles are still very prominent and most desired in the world of hair and make-up! But have you ever considered adding love poems to your wedding day? 2021 is definitely going to see a rise in popularity of reading wedding poems during the wedding day celebrations! If you ever considered poetry old-fashioned, think again, as these days, they are the most desired wedding trend in the world of weddings!

Romantic words or meaningful lyrics always touch our hearts and make us think about that one person who means the world to us! And that is why great poets use words to make thoughts and all the hidden or unsaid emotions come alive! Talking about sweet and romantic words, then there is no better time to read out aloud than on your wedding day to the love of your life! In order to find that one poem that suits both of you best, the very first thing that you need to do is determine what style you would like! Are you looking for something that rhymes? Or are you more into modern free verse, just like you? Or are you a die-hard fan of the famous and classic poets? Or maybe you just want a verse on nature? A sonnet? Or even a Haiku will be a great option for you? Just keep in mind that everything is up to you and your choice of poem and poets!

There is a poem for every kind of wedding theme! No matter whether you are planning a romantic outdoor wedding ceremony or a casual wedding on a beach, we can assure you that there is a poem for every kind of wedding celebration! A beautiful and romantic poem will fit into your wedding ceremony whenever readings are appropriate! There is no perfect time or moment to incorporate lovely and whimsical poems to your wedding day! You can set the overall tone at the very beginning of your wedding ceremony with a romantic poem just after the officiant’s welcome. Or you can also think of adding a poem before you say your wedding vows! If you are planning to have a sub-ceremony like a unity candle or sand ceremony, we can assure you that reading out a poem to the love of your life while performing all the wedding ceremony actions will definitely make the whole setting more inviting and incredibly romantic! In fact, you can also read your favorite poem even after your ring exchange ceremony just before the officiate offers a blessing of the marriage or pronounces you both officially married!

A wedding is indeed a special moment in the life of every couple! We believe that it is no less than a miracle that the two souls have finally found each other and are all set to start their lives together for the rest of their lives! A wedding celebration is indeed a time of unparalleled joy. And to make it even more memorable and a cut-above-the-rest kind of celebration, read the lines of your favorite poems and let everyone go in awe-moment for a while! Here is an idea of a short love poem that you can consider saying out loud to your darling and make your wedding ceremony moment more special!

“I promise to be true to you tomorrow and today. I promise I will love you. My love will never fade. I promise to be there for you in good times and in bad. I promise I will wear your ring and always hold your hand!”

These kinds of poem lines will surely leave everyone in tears (and have them reaching for their tissues to fix their mascaras)! The love and commitment that a couple shares amongst each other especially on their wedding day is something worth watching and also capturing in the best of frames. We can assure you that our professional wedding photographers and videographers will do justice with all your wedding photos in every possible way! From posing for millions of charming and romantic wedding photographs to cutting their wedding cake, the couple is definitely the two stars of the night, and everyone else gets to see their true love shine out bright in every way possible!

We are pretty much sure that on your wedding day, you and your partner will basically be saying to everyone: “Hey, we went through all the trials and tribulations of dating and together we Made it”. Your dating days’ stories will not only fascinate your wedding guests but our experienced wedding photographers and videographers will too lend their ears to hear your romantic story! There is nothing more inspiring and adorable than watching two people being head over heels in love with each other and are all ready to tie the knot to their successful love story! One of the beautiful things about a wedding night is when the couple of the day share their wedding poems in the presence of all their loved ones! A romantic poem reading for each other on the wedding day perfectly describes how the couple feels about each other!

It’s not only us and our talented photographers and videographers who are crazy about unexpected wedding ceremony readings, we do have to admit the fact that everyone’s heart will undoubtedly skip a beat when they will hear romantic love poems read out aloud during the wedding ceremony. We believe in the fact that where words fail, poetry says it all! Bound to draw a happy tear or two, wedding poems are indeed a great way of saying all those hidden feelings to the person you love on your big and special day! So, if you are also getting married like real soon, and finding it a bit overwhelming to look for beautiful poetry that can perfectly and gracefully capture the love you share for your partner, don’t stress we have got you covered! Well, the Internet, specifically Pinterest, and Instagram are full of such beautiful and romantic wedding poems that you can consider adding to your wedding day poems list but to make your search easier, we have gathered some of the most romantic love wedding poems only for you. We can assure you that through our selection of romantic wedding poems you will be easily able to express how strong your love for your sweetheart is! Keep reading below to see which poems are guaranteed to make your big and special day a memorable celebration.


Classical Wedding Poem By Famous Word Masters

Classic wedding poems are nothing but timeless and elegant as they are written by the greats in the art of wordcraft. We are die-hard fans of classical wedding poems. Here are some of the best romantic love classic wedding poems for you and your partner as the poems never grow old and never fade away! Their essence can be felt by couples for the rest of their lives! Just like Pablo Neruda’s famous poems are great for any wedding.

“Sonnet 116”- William Shakespeare

“Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments.

Love does not love which alters when it alteration finds

or bends with the remover to remove:

Oh, no! It is an ever-fixed mark.

That looks on tempests and is never shaken;

it is the star to every wandering bark,

whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken.

Love’s not Time’s fool,

though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle’s compass come;

love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,

but bears it out even to the edge of doom.

If this be error and upon me proved,

I never writ, nor no man ever loved.”

“I’ll Be There For You”- Louise Cuddon

“I’ll be there my darling, through thick and through thin

When your mind’s in a mess and your head’s in a spin

When your plane’s been delayed, and you’ve missed the last train.

When life is just threatening to drive you insane

When your thrilling whodunit has lost its last page

When somebody tells you, you’re looking your age…”

“The Portrait Of A Lady”- Henry James

“It has made me better loving you… it has made me wiser, and easier, and — I won’t pretend to deny — brighter and nicer and even stronger. I used to want a great many things before, and to be angry that I didn’t have them. Theoretically, I was satisfied, as I once told you. I flattered myself I had limited my wants. But I was subject to irritation; I used to have morbid, sterile, hateful fits of hunger, of desire. Now I really am satisfied, because I can’t think of anything better.”

“How Do I Love Thee?”-Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight

For the ends of being and ideal grace.

I love thee to the level of every day’s

Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.

I love thee freely, as men strive for right.

I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.

I love thee with the passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose

With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath,

Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose,

I shall love thee better after death.”

 

Romantic Love Wedding Poem By Unknown Poets

Well, there are some extremely romantic love wedding poems that are not only beautifully but gracefully crafted but handed down to us by anonymous writers. So, the best we can do is thanks to these great artists who have chosen to stay uncredited yet spreading love and tenderness with their beautiful and heart-touching wedding poems! Here are some of the finest and the best lovely romantic wedding poetry by unknown poets for you to incorporate into your wedding day celebration!

“Marriage”- Anon

“Marriage is about giving and taking

And forging and forsaking

Kissing and loving and pushing and shoving

Caring and Sharing and screaming and swearing

About being together whatever the weather

About being driven to the end of your tether

About Sweetness and kindness

And wisdom and blindness

It’s about being strong when you’re feeling quite weak

It’s about saying nothing when you’re dying to speak

It’s about being wrong when you know you are right

It’s about giving in before there’s a fight

It’s about you two living as cheaply as one

(you can give us a call if you know how that’s done!)

Never heeding advice that was always well-meant

Never counting the cost until it’s all spent

And for you two today it’s about to begin

And for all that the two of you had to put in

Some days filled with joy, and some days with sadness

Too late you’ll discover that marriage is madness.”

“True Love”- Unknown Poet

“True love is a sacred flame

That burns eternally

And none can dim its special glow

Orphan grits destiny

True love speaks in tender tones

And hears with gentle ear

True love gives with an open heart

And true love conquers fear

True love makes no harsh demands

It neither rules nor binds

And true love holds with gentle hands

The heart that it entwines!”

 

Heart Touching Poems To Read At Wedding Ceremonies

Wedding poems from famous poets like Rumi, can melt even the hardest of hearts and can easily draw tears even from a stranger. And that is why wedding poems from these poets are incredibly touching and absolutely recommended for your special and memorable day!

“He’s Not Perfect”- Bob Marley

“He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn’t going to quote poetry, he’s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don’t hurt him, don’t change him, and don’t expect more than he can give. Don’t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he’s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don’t exist, but there’s always one guy that is perfect for you.”


Best Disney Original Poems For A Dream Wedding

If a Disney-themed wedding has always been your dream, then also, we have got you covered. Capture the timeless and everlasting magic of Disney and showcase the same at your wedding by speaking it through romantic words! No matter how old we get, deep in some corner of our hearts, we do love Disney stories! The best part of Disney movies is that their poems are the types that can guide you in how to write wedding vows! Henceforth, you can never go wrong with the option of introducing Disney magic through your wedding poems!

“So This Is Love”- from Cinderella

“So this is love

So this is love

So this is what makes life divine

I’m all aglow

And now I know

The key to all heaven is mine

My heart has wings

And I can fly, I’ll touch every star in the sky

So this is the miracle that I’ve been dreaming of

So this is love”

“I See The Light”- from Tangled

“And at last I see the light

And it’s like the fog has lifted

And at last, I see the light

And it’s like the sky is new

And it’s warm and real and bright

And the world has somehow shifted

All at once, everything looks different

Now that I see you”

 

Quirky Wedding Poems

Well, there are some couples who always prefer to do everything out-of-the-ordinary and everything about them says so! So, if you are that kind of couple who always prefers to break the routine, these quirky wedding poems are just your thing!

“Let Me Put It This Way”- Simon Armitage

“Let me put it this way:

if you came to lay

your sleeping head

against my arm or sleeve,

and if my arm went dead,

or if I had to take my leave

at midnight, I should rather

cleave it from the joint or seam

then make a scene

or bring you round.

There,

how does that sound?”

There is no denying the fact that wedding poems are indeed a very romantic and memorable way to make a wedding celebration extraordinary. Wedding poems are nothing but the beautiful and romantic rendition of all those unsaid feelings and love! Choose any of the above-mentioned styles of wedding poem for your big day and express your endless love for your partner!

Our Favorite Golf Course Wedding Venues

Wed in serenity and surrounded by natural beauty at a Golf Course! Check out our blog featuring our favorite Golf Course wedding venues!

Wed in serenity and surrounded by natural beauty at a Golf Course! Check out our blog featuring our favorite Golf Course wedding venues!

 

Well, believe it or not, there is much more to a golf course than just 18 holes! In addition to practicing your best golf game, you can always book a golf course to host a memorable and lavish celebration, plan a Sunday brunch, or even host a grand and luxurious wedding celebration! From pristine and lush greens and towering trees to quaint and tranquil ponds with beautiful ducks and aquatic creatures, golf courses indeed offer a mesmerizing and enchanting backdrop for any kind of wedding celebration regardless of the season!

Widely known for timeless sophistication and scenic views, golf course wedding venues offer couples a truly luxurious ambiance for the outdoor wedding experience! From saying “I do” encircled in a setting with emerald greenery and the most stunning views in the background, the golf courses indeed offer a panoramic setting for an incredible professional wedding photography experience!

There is so much to love about golf course wedding venues! Indeed, there is impeccable and swoon-worthy scenery and not to forget the classic decor and the flexibility to adorn the space as per your wedding desires! And the greatest perk of hosting your wedding ceremony at golf course wedding venues is that they are usually all-inclusive, so there is no doubt that your wedding planning will definitely be going to be an easy breeze! So, if you are looking out for some incredible and fantastic golf course wedding venues for your upcoming wedding celebration, we have got you covered! We have curated a list of our favorite golf course wedding venues that will indeed leave your wedding guests in great amazement with their panoramic and pristine beauty! So, just hold your partner’s hand and follow us as we take you on a romantic stroll through our favorite and most desired golf course wedding venues all across the United States! Happy wedding venue hunting!

Northville Hills Golf Club

A sophisticated and luxurious wedding venue in Northville, Michigan, with endless beautiful backdrops, the Northville Hills Golf Club is a stunning location for all the newly engaged couples who are looking for a spectacular location for their memorable wedding celebration! Apart from well-manicured outdoors, Northville Golf Club also features a striking clubhouse for an elegant and memorable wedding reception! Just a short drive from the college town of Ann Arbor and the center of Detroit, this amazing golf club wedding venue not only offers mind-blowing indoor space for your classic wedding celebration adorned with whimsical Grecian columns and large windows but also offers a pretty and lavish courtyard with a lovely babbling fountain for memorable outdoor gatherings and celebrations! The flexibility and versatility of this golf course wedding venue will allow you to make all your wedding dreams come true in the best way possible!

The Event Center at Sandia Golf Club

Gracefully settled at the base of a majestic mountain range in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Event Center at Sandia Golf Club wedding venue offers fabulous and breathtaking views of the perfectly manicured golf greens, sparkling water features, and the encircling desert landscapes! The Event Center at Sandia Golf Club features six stunning ceremony spaces for a bride to choose for her wedding celebration. All six luxurious spaces boast alluring Mexican decor, floor-to-ceiling windows, and state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment. All the rooms can easily accommodate up to 300 wedding guests with utmost ease. This is an ideal location for all the couples who are planning for a grand and lavish wedding celebration in the pristine setting! The Event Center at Sandia Golf Club also features spectacular outdoor spaces for a celebration under the sparkling city skyline. Not limited to indoor and outdoor wedding spaces, this incredible golf course wedding venue also features an on-site bridal suite for the bride and her lovely bridesmaids to get ready for the big celebration!

Cape Club of Sharon

A private golf and country club situated in Sharon, Massachusetts, Cape Club of Sharon was formerly known as Spring Valley Country Club, and features fabulous indoor and outdoor settings overlooking pristine and well-manicured grounds of the gardens and grounds! With Cape Club of Sharon, brides have the flexibility and versatility to choose the wedding space of their choice and adorn it with all their wedding dreams! Couples who want to have a sophisticated and glamorous indoor wedding celebration can consider hosting their wedding celebration in the grand ballroom offered by this golf club! The ballroom features impeccable floor-to-ceiling windows to allow an abundance of natural light to pour in and illuminate the entire ambiance along with the classic decor, and a charming patio overlooking the green makes an ideal spot for a cocktail hour celebration! With the expansive space to welcome up to 270 wedding guests, Cape Club of Sharon offers endless possibilities for fantastic wedding photography and videography opportunities to our professional wedding photographers and videographers!

Boulder Pointe Golf Club

Offering spectacular and picture-worthy views and an array of high-end amenities and services, Boulder Pointe Golf Club is an elegant golf club wedding venue situated in Oxford, Michigan! With the venue space to accommodate up to 365 wedding guests, Boulder Pointe Golf Club features both indoor and outdoor wedding celebration spaces for couples to choose from! The indoor wedding space includes a grand and elegant ballroom adorned with ornate detailing and a 26,000 square-foot conference center for large gatherings and celebrations! This pleasant Michigan golf course wedding venue also boasts a large verandah that can be used for cocktail hour celebrations as it offers panoramic views over the golf course! With so much to capture in the best of frames, we can assure you that your wedding photos at this location will be nothing but mind-blowing!

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

A private and quaint golf course in Calabash, North Carolina, Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort features 1,750 acres of enchanting natural landscapes, several beautiful ponds, and an elegant clubhouse with various indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces! With mind-blowing beauty in every corner, this property boasts a bucket full of stunning locations for incredible opportunities to pose for a wedding portfolio! Your wedding celebration at this location will be cherished by all your wedding guests for years to come, we can assure you that! Just a short drive from the coast, this golf club wedding venue in North Carolina can welcome up to 250 wedding guests on its well-manicured grounds and a beautiful terrace patio overlooking the sparkling lake, and a memorable wedding reception inside the clubhouse! With so many cozy corners to explore, your wedding couple portraits will be nothing but just beautiful!

Aspen Glen Club

A unique Western-inspired setting especially for romantic weddings and celebrations, Aspen Glen Club is a marvelous golf club wedding venue located in Carbondale, Colorado! If you are planning your big and special day at this location, we can assure you that all your wedding dreams and wedding planning checklists will be taken care of! Featuring both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces for soon-to-be-married couples to choose from, this Colorado wedding venue is an ideal setting for both intimate and grand wedding celebrations! Boasting a Western-style clubhouse and lush green lawns with panoramic views of majestic Mount Sopris, Aspen Glen Club offers deluxe amenities at the location that includes private rooms for the bridal parties to get ready for the big day celebration! With the charming views of Mount Sopris in the background, this location will give a stunning backdrop for your “I do” moment and will definitely look great in all your wedding photos!

Toiyabe Golf Club

Gracefully settled within the Toiyabe National Forest at the foothills of Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Washoe Valley, Nevada, Toiyabe Golf Club is a semi-private golf club wedding venue that is known for hosting beautiful wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions! Rolling over 300 acres of verdant and pristine landscapes, Toiyabe Golf Club offers endless indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces with the space to welcome up to 200 wedding guests with utmost ease and comfort! Featuring an elegant banquet and dining hall with an expansive dance floor for a grand wedding reception celebration, Toiyabe Golf Club is an ideal setting for all the newly engaged couples who are looking for a spectacular golf club wedding venue in Nevada! This golf club also offers an outdoor terrace with a fantastic course and charming mountain views, and various pretty wooden bridges for utterly romantic wedding photographs!

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club

Apart from lovely beaches, if you are looking for a beautiful golf course wedding venue in Orlando, Florida, the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is the place for you! Offering an unforgettable setting for your memorable and romantic wedding celebration, this lovely wedding location offers endless and gorgeous photography and videography opportunities to our talented and professional wedding photographers and videographers! Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club wedding venue boasts various indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces that can easily host up to 200 of your wedding guests on the day of your wedding celebration without any hassle! This pretty wedding location also features a grand ballroom decked out with elegant drapery and mesmerizing chandeliers along with a lush and beautiful manicured lawn for couples who like to have a tented celebration! Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is widely known for its outstanding services!

Great River Golf Club

Looking for a wedding venue that not only offers multiple event spaces for you to choose from for your big day celebration but also boasts nothing but just stunning backdrops for incredible wedding photos, then looks nowhere else than Great River Golf Club! Not only boasting beautiful and well-manicured lush green grounds, but also a tinkling lovely waterfall, and an elegant clock tower, we can assure you that this is the place if an unforgettable wedding day celebration is on your mind! Situated in Milford, Connecticut, Great River Golf Club, offers an alluring and utterly romantic setting for your wedding ceremony and wedding reception! Your wedding celebration at this location will definitely leave a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of your wedding guests! This Connecticut golf club wedding venue features several indoor and outdoor event spaces for a bride to choose from! The location also offers an elegant and high-vaulted ceiling ballroom for a seated wedding reception dinner! This lovely property also offers gorgeous gardens for outdoor wedding ceremonies against an enchanting backdrop of panoramic vistas that lends an ideal setting for your “I do” moment!

Normanside Country Club

All the New York couples who are in search of a panoramic golf course wedding venue for their wedding day celebrations, don’t go anywhere else except Normanside Country Club, an elegant golf club wedding venue gracefully settled on an exquisitely manicured property in Albany, New York! Encircled with pristine and lush green lawns, towering trees, verdant greenery, and bisected by the Normans Kill Creek, Normanside Country Club New York wedding venue features various indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces for couples to choose from! Normanside Country Club also offers an array of services including limo golf cart transportation for you and your guests to explore the grounds of the venue along with a bridal suite and men’s lounge for the groom and his squad to chill and relax before and after the wedding ceremony!

Piney Branch Golf Club

An award-winning wedding venue with spectacular and picturesque views for an incredible wedding ceremony and receptions in the Upperco, Maryland- Piney Branch Golf Club! This Maryland golf course wedding venue is a full-service wedding venue that features elegant indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces with an expansive space to welcome up to 250 wedding guests! Piney Branch Golf Club wedding venue also features a magnificent ballroom adorned with beautiful drapery and gold accents to a stunning outdoor covered pavilion adorned with twinkling bistro lights! The indoors of the ballroom offers endless photography opportunities for mind-blowing  indoor wedding photography!

Ravines Golf Club

Looking for a picturesque property with a luxurious and elegant clubhouse that offers a stylish wedding venue, then Ravines Golf Club is the perfect place for you! Situated near the village of Saugatuck just south of Holland in Michigan, this alluring golf course wedding venue is encircled with tall, Michigan pine and vibrant maple trees! Ravines Golf Club exudes an exquisite rustic-country ambiance in both its indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony spaces! The property also features an indoor banquet hall, an ideal location for an indoor wedding celebration. Adorned with high ceilings the floor-to-ceiling windows allow a wealth of natural light to flood the indoors and illuminate the entire ambiance making it more romantic and inviting! The French doors of this banquet hall are definitely worth posing against! The property also boasts a garden that is known for hosting a tented celebration with great outdoor views!

Summing everything up! The above-mentioned golf course wedding venues are not only our favorite but are also very unique with spectacular views and can also be customized to fit all your wedding needs! Just take your time and give it a little thought, and we are sure that you will also find your favorite golf course wedding venue for your upcoming nuptials and have a memorable experience for a lifetime!

Out-of-the-Box Engagement Party Ideas and Inspirations

couple and bridal party holding white wine glasses

couple and bridal party holding white wine glasses

Sharing a monumental instance in your life with your close ones makes it all the more special. Studies show that having close connections not only makes you happier, but it also helps you to live a longer, happier, and more fulfilling life. Your inner circle of family and friends has witnessed all the highs and lows of your life and with such a high waltzing into your life, it’s only fair to have the close ones nearby to celebrate this day with the glory that this day calls for. While you can have a cozy intimate setting and celebrate your special day with a simple dinner, there are several other ways you can make your engagement party a raging success- the kind that people will not forget!

•  Beach Party: What can be more perfect than the slated golden hour reflecting off the sea while your close friend and family meet up for a sunset bonfire on the beach. Add in s’mores opportunities in good measure, beach games, and some fancy tropical drinks. You can add in some live acoustic music to the music for the perfect bonfire vibes. Soak in the golden sun as you retell your compelling proposal story. As the sun goes down, let the sun pop up with the brightest of pinks and orange, as the bonfire takes the fire and cast an iridescent glow on everyone. This will be one engagement party that will forever be etched on your guests’ minds.

•  Idyllic Train Ride: How about taking your friends and family on a fun whimsical ride? Imagine having your close ones on a short train ride through the countryside. Imagine an idyllic winding track through the rolling hills as you sit up cozy with your close ones, toasting your engagement. Fancy it up by bringing in the luxury appetizers. Do a bit of research and find yourself the perfect route and best novelty train to suit your purpose.

•  Give Back: When all the joys of the world seem within your arms reach, the best thing you can do is give back! Not only is it in the lines of gratitude and sharing the joy, but it is also environmentally friendly when you are giving back to the planet. Think along the lines of ethically sourced food and decor done by local artisans. Give of scratch-off cards that donate to a charity or potted plants. Your heart will be full and happy by the end of the evening.

•  Put Your Mask On: Leave the low-key for the novices and go for full-on drama! Infuse mystery into your engagement party by going for an elaborate, elegant masquerade ball in celebration of your engagement. Have your guests dressed to the max and be adorned with elaborate masks. The drama can also set the perfect mood for getting your ‘Save Your Dates’ clips shot by our engagement videographers. Win-win!

•  Scavenger Hunt: Infuse fun into your engagement party by arranging a well-planned out scavenger hunt. This is the perfect way to get everybody in an interactive and spirited state of mind. Design a string of clues that will lead your guests from one relationship milestone of yours to another, with the final clue declaring your engagement. This will not get your friends and family in a competitive spirit and will have your guests talking for ages.

•  Sail On: If you want to turn it on and do things the perfect way, with a luxurious undercurrent, invite your friends and family for a leisurely sunset sail. Imagine endless blue water, the sun on your shoulder as you all toast to your engagement. The atmosphere is intimate and relaxed and the pressure is off. Hire a reputed caterer to keep the savories and bubbly, while you lay back and take the sun and the setting in.

The idea is to ensure that the guests present are the people who really have your best interest in their hearts. And as the day comes to an end, you feel like you have celebrated with people who truly care. And when they drive back home, there is a smile on their faces, matching the one in your face as you wrap the day up! There are so many engagement party ideas out there for you to get inspiration from.

Ways to Spread the Love After You Say ‘Yes’!

Couple kissing while being surrounded by foliage

Couple kissing while being surrounded by foliage

The man who has your heart got down on his knee and asked you the question! Both of you said yes to being a plus one forever, saving each other a seat at every table, laughing at the same stories, and making new ones along the way.

 

It is surely an epiphany in itself, realizing you want to share your life with someone, and some would say it is a more monumental event than the wedding itself, and we would agree! Since you have made this sliding door decision of your life, there are many things you can do to celebrate your relationship away from the crowd before the wedding activities take over.

 

This is the ‘calm before the storm’, so enjoy it and make it perfect so you always look back at it with fond memories for years to come.

 

•  Revisit and Relive: Take a winding trip down the memory lane with your fiance and acknowledge and revel on how far you have come.  You can do an exclusive version of your first date together by booking the entire place for the evening and recreating the magic. Order the same dishes, wine, and dessert as you did on your first day and we guarantee you will feel the butterflies again. Add in some celebratory bubbly and voila! What better way to celebrate the day than going full circle?

•  Spa Date: The next few months will be nothing short of crazy, so take this opportunity to slot in a spa date with your man into your planner. Book a luxurious day in the spa and head out with your fiance for a relaxing couple’s massage to melt all the chaos away.  It will not only act as a pause button and let you soak in the peacefulness before the wedding planning starts but will also let you soak into each other’s exclusive presence. Add in a facial or a manicure to complete the spa session, sit back, sip your champagne and relax!

•  Just-engaged Session: While that just-engaged glow is still working for you, get some pictures clicked with your fiance. Whether you want to take tons of adorable selfies, or go all out with a professional photographer, make sure you capture the spark in your eyes forever in photo squares. Bonus: Not only do these pictures make an adorable keepsake, but they will also be charming engagement announcements or save-the-dates.

•  Take a Trip Together: Escape the world for a few days and bask in that new tingling feeling of being just engaged. Fly to a beachy location on the other side of the world or check in to a luxury hotel in the same city for a stay-cation- whatever your and your fiance’s schedule allow. You can also rent a yacht and sail through the water and soak in some sun while you unwind. Sneak in some quality time before the mayhem of wedding planning sets in. Also, it is an apt way of sealing the deal and getting a tiny taste of the honeymoon ahead!

•  Host a Soiree: Happiness multiplies when shared with people who have nothing but good vibes for you. Have some of your closest people over and celebrate this momentous event with some exquisite champagne and finest of delicacies. Ensure this soiree has just the choicest of your inner circle, soak in the happy feeling of being around the people you cherish before you make a formal announcement!

 

Your day of engagement is one to be forever marked on the calendar and will hold special significance for years to come. Take time to breathe in, soak in the happiness, and stretch out that post-engagement bliss a little longer. We dare you to indulge a little before you declare your news. Enjoy before wedding preparations unfold!

Why is Investing in a Wedding Video Worth it?

Newly married couple kissing during wedding photoshoot

Newly married couple kissing during wedding photoshoot

A wedding day is potentially the most anticipated day of one’s life. It is a social declaration in front of everyone you hold close in your life, that you and your spouse are each other’s ride or dies, for as long as ‘forever’ lasts. It is a day you will want to live and relive for years to come! You will talk about this day whenever you make friends and are sitting together cozily, swapping stories. You will talk about this day when your grandkids are wrapped around your armchair, begging for the story to be retold for the umpteenth time. You will want to hold to those moments forever in your heart as your wrinkles grow deeper and the memories grow fainter.

 

And sometimes the photo squares in the album are not quite doing it, as they can only capture so much. However, a cinematic representation of the day went by can really transport you to the day, making it a memoir for you to revisit for decades to come. It can act as a time capsule, encapsulating your memories, your high points, and the cracking emotions in a perfect movie. It might cost you a little more to get a panoramic video made, but can you really put a price tag on memories? Let us go through some reasons why wedding videos are definitely a good investment:

 

•  Play-by-play of the day: As witnessed by many married couples, the wedding day goes by very fast. Most people say their wedding day is a giant blur of activities and they don’t remember what went on exactly. Having a dedicated video acting as a reference point and a play-by-play of how the day went is just about perfect. It reminds you of the trivial details of the day which will make you smile in years to come. Investing in a wedding videographer lets you relive your special day, even when your memory fails you.

•  People make a wedding: The guests of the wedding day are essentially the people who make the wedding a special event that it is. Seeing the friendly faces of your well-wishers will warm your heart and remind you how important these souls are in your life. As it is the close circle of people who make a wedding more special, having them forever captured in your wedding video will make you cherish them more.

•  The promise encrypted: While the wedding might have a lot of moments to cherish, the most monumental one has to be the ceremony. As the vows are shared between the couple and the promise of forever is exchanged, the video will capture the slighted detail of the ceremony in exquisite details.

•  Feel the feels: You are probably going to be moving through a wave of emotions on your wedding day, and what better way to capture that than to have it in a wedding video for years to come? Feel the jitters, the excitement, the love in your heart, and the thrill of the future ahead forever. You can add in your special touch to make your wedding video more representative of you. Many videographers have collections that you can choose from and personalize your wedding film accordingly

 

A wedding video is a ride back to the day it all happened, and it will forever be yours to revisit when you are feeling low, or reminiscent. There are so many talented wedding videographers out there who will weave your day in a perfect movie, give words so your feelings are articulated perfectly, and bring your day alive in vivid colors and elevated shots, as you and your partner star in your unique love story!

For the Indulgent Bride : Prep Yourself Luxuriously!

Bride getting ready for her wedding day

Bride getting ready for her wedding day

Hey gorgeous, a little birdie told us that you are all set to tie the knot! And we’re sure, with a constant glow on your face, everyone can sense your excitement. And now as you look forward to the happiest day of your life, we understand the butterflies and anxiety that come along with the excitement. It’s your best day and you want to look your most dazzling self.

 

The transformation and transition mostly do not happen overnight, they require weeks and months of dedication. There are certain things which can easily be done by yourself while there are those which require some indulging! Let’s take you through some of the basic as well as luxurious ways of self-care that comprise your wedding beauty timeline, which you can indulge in to achieve that flawless look for your big day.

 

Go Easy on the Stress

When to start – Day 1

First and foremost, the basics – try to keep the stress away. We know that a celebration this big brings with it so many things to sort, to think about and to take care of. We are sure you know that the effects of stress can become easily visible on your face like early wrinkles, dullness and much more. Apart from that, it can also cause various inflammatory conditions like eczema and keratosis. No point taking stress when you have such a great thing to look forward to.

 

Skin Care

When to start – 8 months prior

You can start with a skin-care regimen right from Day 1 of knowing about your wedding, but a minimum of eight months is a must. Schedule an appointment with your dermatologist and get talking about the skin-care regimen that should be followed to achieve that flawless dream look for your big day. For instance, in case you wish to get started on the miraculous retinoid, you would need at least four months (minimum!) to go through the process. You could even indulge in some derm-administered light peels or full-body microdermabrasion to have a jaw-droppingly smooth skin shown off slyly by your wedding dress.

 

Salicylic Acid Peel

When to start – 2 weeks prior

You read that right, this 30 percent beta hydroxy acid peel, when applied to your skin, clears your complexion, freeing it from all sorts of blackheads and whiteheads hidden under the skin. Since irritation or dryness might occur, it’s best to keep a gap of a minimum of two weeks between this procedure and your wedding day.

 

Hair Care

When to start – 8 months prior

Consider the basics like conditioning every time you shampoo, a thumb rule. If you wish to go for hair color, hair extensions or a keratin treatment, do it early on! It’ll give you ample time to analyze the effects of it. If you are in a mood for indulgence right before your wedding, go for a Frizz Tamer which is formaldehyde-free treatment to remove unwanted frizziness. The effect of it usually lasts until six months.

 

Refine your make-up

There are some things that you can totally count on, like Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation and Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipsticks, as they would never ever disappoint you. With various luxury brands, acing the cosmetic scene, give yourself ample time to try different brands to finalize the one that suits you for your big day.

 

Microblading

When to start – 3 months prior

Need to work on your eyebrows every time you go out? And getting even more worried as you are all set to shine on your special day? Then microblading is the right thing for you. In this treatment, your brow is enhanced and shaped with the help of a pen-blade, creating pigments under your skin. It should be started while you have two-to-three months’ time before your wedding. The effect lasts for about 18 to 30 months and the treatment is followed by touch-ups every six months or every year, depending on your skin type and preferred look.

 

For that flawless smile

When to start – 6 months prior

On your wedding day, we know you will be smiling all through and your smiling pictures and videos will be cherished forever. Well, there is so much you could do for achieving that flawless smile on your wedding day. For starters, you could visit a dentist for regular cleaning and x-rays. For your big day, you could even go for Veneers, which are placed over your teeth ensuring a million-dollar smile. The procedure should be done four weeks before your wedding day.

 

Kybella for a slimmer jawline

When to start – 1 month prior

If you want a slimmer jawline, you can go in for Kybella, a nonsurgical injectable technique that aims at reducing the fat beneath the chin. It requires around two to four monthly appointments and should be done at least one month prior to the wedding as it causes some amount of swelling which might take some time to subside.

 

Non-surgical temporary Nose-Job

When to start – 3 months prior

Yeah, we know we have just made the day for some of you! Introducing the Hyaluronic acid fillers like Voluma and Bellafill, which are god-sent for nasal imbalances. The result – a 15-minute non-surgical nose job, giving you a dream nose for your big day.

 

Go Sweat Free

When to start – 3 weeks prior

Not just your wedding but we have got you covered for your honeymoon as well! If you are worried about sweating on your wedding day or as you plan to travel around the globe on your honeymoon, give MiraDry a thought! This single session (non-surgical treatment) of one hour can permanently reduce underarm sweat and frees you of your unpleasant odor.

 

Tattoo-Eraser

When to start – 12 months prior

PicoWay laser wipes out tattoo pigments in four to eight sessions in one to two months, depending on your tattoo.

 

Décolletage Rejuvenation

When to start – 2 months prior

Worried about getting that perfect fit and look of your chest in your wedding gown? Go for a chest makeover with the Décolletage rejuvenation, in which fine lines and wrinkles on the chest are removed with the help of Botox and fractionated lasers. Psst, it can even do some magical makeover for your cleavage by sharpening it a bit!

 

Airsculpt

When to start – 6 months prior

This is a rather minimally invasive treatment to reduce excess fat from areas like abdomen, hips, armpits, and thighs. This should ideally be done before your first dress fitting to get a proper idea.

 

Sculpsure

When to start – 3 months prior

This treatment is to burn excess fat by hooking it up with a device that emits bursts of heat, targeting those fatty areas. The result is permanent and the fat is excreted by the body over a time of three months. One procedure takes an average of 25 minutes and can target multiple areas at once.

 

Cellfina

When to start – 6 months prior

This procedure consists of a one-time session of 45 minutes of cellulite smoothing. The effects last for around two years although you might initially experience some pain for a few days.

 

TempSure Envi

When to start – 2 months prior

Aimed at giving an instant lift to the neck or any other part which requires a lift. You would be required to take four sessions with a gap of three weeks each, with every session being of 20 minutes.

 

A Tailored Perfume for Your Big Day

When to start – 3 months prior

The ultimate indulgence – a fragrance in a gorgeous crystal carafe, an engraved flacon, six refill flacons, and two travel sprays – all in YOUR signature style. Luxury perfumer Kilian Hennessy’s effort of three months for making a fragrance that’s all you is indeed the ultimate indulgence! The process requires you to be presented with three samples for you to finalize ‘your scent’.

 

With so many options to give you that perfect body, look, and confidence for the happiest day of your life, we hope you keep in mind the basics of giving proper attention to yourself. And do not forget to stay away from booze and sugar for amazing results, but we guess you already knew that. Our wedding videography experts at byDesign Films truly believe in the ‘If you feel good, you look good’ philosophy, and your wedding day totally deserves to see your sass. For more wedding inspiration, check out the rest of our blog collection.

Advantages of Having Three Photographers On Your Wedding

The gold foil in your wedding invites will soon fade, the flowers will fall away and wither, and the fragrance in your dress will waft away to nothing. What will remain is the spouse you have chosen to share your life with and the memories. And what better way to explore those memories than to flip through some photographs or to watch your wedding film?

Opting for a good photographer and videographer is the best investment you can make in your wedding. When all is said and done, its the camera which holds the memories of the day forever. While having one good photographer to capture the day is great, having three photographers is thrice as good, and we come with reasons to back that statement too!

Capture Everything

You don’t have to worry about losing those precious moments of your special day. Having three photographers to back you up will ensure that every moment is captured and none of the moments have slipped away uncaptured. This means you can basically relive the entire day to its last finest details and not just the highlights of the day. More lenses, more to document, right?

Follow the Couple Separately

While one photographer is capturing the bride while she is getting ready, another one can be with the groom and document his side of the story. The third photographer can capture the guest pouring in or the ceremony. Having different photographers gives the wedding a 360-degree coverage, letting the photographers capture multiple locations at the same time. This means important details like the groom’s reaction to the bride walking down the aisle, your little nephew dancing away alone, and the couple’s mothers’ exchanging a secret joke, everything is caught in the camera.

Explore Different Angles

A single subject can look different from three different angles. While having three photographers at hand is incredibly handy, in terms of a wider range of coverage, photographers can also explore different angles of the same subject, giving it a more cinematic coverage. While one photographer can cover more traditional angles, there will still be room for the other photographers to explore a wider range of angles.

Mix Different Styles

No two artists are the same and the same can be said for their art. Having three different professional photographers means you get a healthy mix of different styles of photography backed with different lenses and filters. Not only it brings a sense of depth in the final photo or video album, but it also lets you have a variety of coverage, ensuring your final album is not one dimensional.

More Footage, More Creative Freedom: This holds true especially for wedding videography, as you never know what turns out to be important amidst all the footage which was captured. Having more footage captured surely can be more taxing to work through, but also gives the wedding videographer more creative freedom and expression to create a wedding film which they are proud of. There is no restriction as per what footage to pick and what not to- as they would potentially have more than enough.

Having multiple lenses at your disposal, especially when it comes to important days in your life like your wedding day, is the best thing you can ask for. It means more coverage, more angles, more creativity, and hence, a truly cinematic representation of your wedding. What more can you ask for? Convinced? We rest our case!