Did you know that scents can evoke memories and emotions? You may experience this as the smell of sunblock takes you back to your childhood holidays spent on the beach. Well, these olfactory memories are worth keeping in mind when planning your perfect wedding day. In fact, you may choose to scent your wedding!
Not only will you create a memorable experience for your guests, but you will be forging long-lasting memories of your own. Scent is the invisible detail that can make your wedding incredibly unforgettable. In the years to come, you'll catch a whiff of a gorgeous scent which will elicit memories of your very own Big Day.
And it's not just all in your head! It's totally proven by science. In fact, scientists have a name for the phenomenon where a sensory experience triggers memories. It's known as a Proustian moment! Looking to create your own Proustian moment and scent your wedding? Here's how:
Choose your scent vibe
Scent your wedding in the same way you'd select the other wedding details. Just like you'd choose flowers and table settings to match your overall wedding look and feel, it's no different with your scent.
Are you opting for a relaxed and intimate wedding or something more elegant and timeless? Perhaps you want the scents to be vibrant to match a bold and bright colour scheme!
The key here is to give some thought to the scents you choose and not to make random choices.
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Wear a memorable perfume
We recommend selecting a beautiful wedding day perfume to wear while doing all your wedding planning tasks. When you go cake tasting, dress shopping or while selecting flowers, wear your perfume. Then on the Big Day, wear the perfume again.
Before you know it, every time you wear your perfume you'll take a trip down memory lane. You could wear it again on your first anniversary too!
Find your scent touch points
The goal isn't to overpower your wedding with random scents all over the place. Rather, with carefully chosen aromas, in the right places, you can create something truly special and subtle.
Weave your fragrances into the day with precision and planning. You may want to incorporate scented candles into the entrance to your ceremony location, as a gorgeous welcome to your guests.
Don't forget the easily overlooked spaces, like the bathrooms. Guests will appreciate a well-scented bathroom. Consider a diffuser for spaces like this, where candles might be impractical.
Use scented candles
I always recommend candles because they create a romantic and intimate ambience. There's nothing quite like the glow and warmth that candles add to a romantic evening meal. Add to that the wonderful scent of a carefully chosen candle and you have a winning combination!
You don't have to go overboard with rose-scented candles to clash with the meal. Perhaps you could complement the meal with candles fragranced with rosemary or thyme!
Think of the symbolism
Just like your flower choices, colour combinations and jewellery, there's a meaning behind everything. Including scents! When you scent your wedding, you could opt for choices simply because you love them - nobody would blame you. Or you could choose your wedding scents based on their symbolism.
Perhaps the scent of vanilla takes you back to your first date with your Other Half, where you walked along the beach enjoying ice-cream together. Or maybe you got engaged while holidaying in Italy, surrounded by beautiful lemon trees!
Keep it subtle
Our bonus tip is to keep your wedding scents subtle. Choose a handful of memorable fragrances that mean something to you and find creative ways to blend them into your Big Day. Be purposeful, not over the top.
