- First, get a gift for your spouse. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive; it can even be as simple as a note. It’s a great memoir to look back on that was given to you on your wedding day.
- Have the photographer and videographer get there a little earlier than you are thinking. There are tons of cute moments that can be captured in the morning that you might not think about.
- A first look with your bridal party! These always turn out so cute and is a really good alternative if you don’t want to do a first look with your partner. And you can always do a first look with your dad, mom, grandparents, or anyone who is special to you.
- Do a first touch or prayer or something with your fiancé before the ceremony. This is a good way to calm your nerves, and will give you and your fiancé time to hang out before all of the craziness starts. This is also the perfect time to do private vows or anything else special.
- Anniversary cards. When your guests get to the reception sit down at their tables, have them each write a note that you and your fiancé will open on the anniversary of the table that they sat at. So, if they sit at table one, then you will open those notes on your first anniversary. And so on and so forth. Its so much fun to see what people will write over the years and it’s a great way to incorporate your wedding into your future anniversaries.