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Spend a day making a time capsule. Each of you
can write a letter containing your thoughts, dreams and hopes for your new life
together. Put the two letters in a box and seal it. You can then open the box on
a set date, maybe your 25th wedding anniversary.
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Consider having a sentimental theme wedding,
"romantic candlelight" would be a good idea.
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Make a special wedding gift for your partner.
For example, you could laminate a box with photographs or keepsakes, such as
ticket stubs, from your courtship together.
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Have a message to your partner printed on a
rented billboard that they will be sure to see on their way to the ceremony!
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Order a bridal bouquet with a special meaning
or message. You will find that most flowers have a specific meaning. For
example, ivy means fidelity, friendship and marriage, violets mean modesty and
hope, zinnias mean thoughts of absent friends, jasmine is for happiness and
tulips mean enchantment.
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On your wedding day, dab your, and your
partner’s, handkerchiefs with your favorite fragrances, for a reminder of each
other.
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Have the groom escort his mother and
grandmother to their seats at your ceremony venue.
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Write your own vows. Couples often find that
their own words can be more meaningful than traditional vows and can give their
ceremony a feeling of intimacy.
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Incorporate a family heirloom into your
ceremony. This could include a piece of jewelry, clothing or a family bible.
Some brides like to copy the entire wedding gowns their mother or grandmother
wore.
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Release some
butterflies
or doves.
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Arrange for a family member or close friend
to make a video consisting of photos of you and the groom since you first met.
Show the video to your guests while you are having your photos taken.
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Copy the decorations or cake top used by your
parents or grandparents at their wedding.
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Place wedding photos of your parents and
grandparents on your cake table for a sentimental and romantic touch. If you
would like, you could ask all your guests to bring a photo of their wedding and
have a table set up especially to display these photos.
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Have two special champagne flutes
personalized for your reception. You can then use them on special occasions at
home.
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Take secret singing lessons, and surprise
your fiancé at your reception by singing your song or a favorite love ballad.
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Ask your DJ or band to play your parent’s
favorite song and have them dance to it.
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On your wedding night, strew your bed with
rose petals.
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While you are on your honeymoon, write a
postcard to your partner and mail it for a special surprise when he gets home.
