10 Sweet & Personal Ways to Make Your Day Extra Special

Planning & Advice

There are lots of cute and creative ways to make your wedding unique to you but sometimes it’s the little things, things that are just meant for you and those closest to you, that make it extra special. From pretty personalised hangers for your dresses to cute coffee cup sleeves to toast your girls with and hand-sewn hankies to give your mam or dad so they know you’re still and always will be their little girl, these little touches are sure to make the wedding morning even more personal and meaningful…

1. A Special Hanger for the Dresses

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Getting to put your amazing wedding dress on is a serious wedding morning high, so make it even more memorable and special by having it displayed on a beautiful bridal hanger with your future name (if you’re changing it) or ‘Bride’ on it! Hangers are also a gorgeous gift idea for your bridesmaids if you’re after a sweet gift idea they’ll cherish afterwards.

Photo by Justin DeMutiis Photography via Style Me Pretty

2. Matching PJs or Robes for the Girls

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You and your girls will feel like the ultimate team on the Big Day with some personalised robes or pretty matching pyjamas. They look fab in photos plus they’ll make you feel great while the photographer is snapping away catching all the wedding morning antics.

Photo from Kathleen & Gary’s real wedding by The Fennells

3. Personalised ‘Something Blue’ Label for Your Wedding Dress

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If you’re big in to your traditions, this is a secret but special way to add that personal touch to your wedding dress. Stitch your wedding date, initials, names or a personal note in blue thread on the inside of your dress so only you know it’s there. You can buy pre-made labels on the likes of Etsy or if you’re feeling creative, stitch a blue heart from your dad or partner’s shirt on the inside of your gown as a sweet nod to the special men in your life!

Photo by Caroline Tran via Style Me Pretty

4. Cute Personalised Coffee Cup Sleeves for the Bridal Party

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After all the excitement, the day is finally here and we love this fun way to celebrate it! Make the bride feel super special starting with her morning cuppa – get the guy or girl in your local coffee spot to scribble ‘Bride’, ‘Bridesmaid’, ‘MOB’ etc. on the coffee cup sleeves for a cute and personal touch, or you could do up some special sleeves of your own as a bit of girly DIY project before the Big Day. We also love the idea of having a ‘Bride’ sign outside the room you’re all getting ready in, or a countdown sign announcing the Big Day is finally here to really add to the celebrations!

Photo by Brandon Kidd Photography | Photo from Maeve & Dylan’s real wedding by Tomasz Kornas

5. Tears of Joy Hankies for Your Loved Ones

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It’s going to be an emotional day particularly for your loved ones so ensure they’re all set to dab away the happy tears with some ‘Tears of Joy’ handkerchiefs. They make a gorgeous gift for your partner or parents and it’s something they’ll always have to remember the special day by. If you’re crafty, it could be  a sweet DIY project to get stuck in to or if you haven’t looked at an embroidery needle since secondary school, fear not, you can pick up pretty handkerchiefs with a personalised printed message over on WowWee.ie.

Photos by Marissa Lambert & Love by Serena via Style Me Pretty

6. Brooch Bouquet with Special Pieces

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Fresh flowers are incredibly beautiful but a brooch bouquet is a fabulous keepsake you can pass on. Plus you can fill it with personal touches so it’s extra special – include family heirlooms, brooches a lost loved one adored or even a photo of someone who means a lot to you.

Photo by Jenny DeMarco Photography via Style Me Pretty

7. Personalised Shoe Decals

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This is another cute and subtle way to work in your ‘something blue’ and add some extra excitement to the wedding day! Another popular idea is to use the sole of your wedding shoe as a canvas – your maids can either scribble a message to you in blue ink or for the guys out there looking to surprise their bride, write a heartfelt and romantic message she’ll come across on the wedding morning.

Main Photo by DKPHOTO

8. Hidden & Meaningful Messages for Dads & Grooms

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If you’re looking to surprise your groom (or your dad) on the morning of the weeding, this is an awesome way to go about it! Attach a personalised message to his tie or inside his jacket pocket (pick up embroidered labels on Etsy) so when he goes to put it on on the wedding morning, it’s the loveliest surprise. If you don’t want to mess around with his suit or tie, a handwritten note would be equally as thoughtful.

Photo via The Editor’s Touch

9. Socks Just for the Groom

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There’s some cute little ways the groom can feel all important on this special day without anyone else knowing about it – the ‘groom’ sock is defo one of our favourites! Make sure the other lads get to wear some fun socks too, superhero style socks are all the rage – check out some more great superhero inspired wedding ideas here.

Photo by DKPHOTO

10. Personalised Cuff Links

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For the lads, accessories are a brilliant way to add that personal touch to the wedding wear. If you’re looking for a secret way to give a special nod to the Big Day, think engraved or personalised cuff links with your initials or wedding date. They’re also a great gift idea if you’re looking to buy himself a keepsake he’ll get to wear again and again!

Photo by The Reason via Style Me Pretty

Main Photo by DKPHOTO