Ideas for involving families in your wedding without giving them demanding roles.
Let the cousin play the role of the cousin, not the graphic designer. The brother should be the brother, not the photographer, and the mother, the mother, not the wedding planner. They, like you, must enjoy the wedding as guests.
Your big day is the perfect opportunity to involve the family in creative ways, without having to assign improvised roles such as photographer, graphic designer or wedding planner.
Ideas for involving the family
Here are some amazing ideas to include your family members in your wedding day in a meaningful and memorable way.
Candle Ceremony:
Perform a candle ceremony, where each family member shares a few words and lights a candle, which is then used to light the candle of a member of the other family. This symbolic act represents the union of the two families.
Menu with Family Recipes:
Create a menu with favourite recipes from family members. Add a touch of tradition, I don't mean they have to cook! but they can share this with the caterer/restaurant to add dishes that are meaningful to you.
Don't forget the speeches:
Surely the best way to share family members is by asking them to prepare short speeches. This moment will be emotional and personalised, making your wedding day even more special.
Interactive greeting book:
Set up an interactive greeting book where family members can leave messages, advice and memories. Simply put up a camera and allow your friends and relatives to leave you messages. It will be a treasure to cherish for a lifetime.
Old family photos:
Display photos of weddings and significant moments from past generations of your families. This is a wonderful way to honour roots and create a link between past and present.
Photo Frame:
Place an empty frame at the entrance of the ceremony or reception venue. Invite family members to take photos to fill it during the day, creating a collage of special photos.
Customised cocktails:
Create custom cocktails inspired by the favourite tastes of family members. You can even dedicate a special drink to each member!
Family Garland:
Use old family photographs to create a unique garland to be displayed during the wedding. Each photo tells a story and adds a personal touch.
With these ideas, you can incorporate your family into your special day in an original and meaningful way, creating unforgettable memories that will last forever.
Do you like the photos?
All the photos you see in the blog are photos of newlyweds who chose plumacreativa to take care of their wedding graphics, yours can be so beautiful too!
Photo: Irene Pollacchi
