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Include these unique wedding ideas in your big day like a personised bridesmaid proposal with a hanger for the dress, a champagne glass and a hand storage box.

5 unique wedding ideas that will make your big day one to remember!

Your wedding is one of the happiest days of your life but planning a wedding can be a stressful experience. With so much on your mind there are sure to be things you have overlooked or forgotten. We have 5 unique ideas for your wedding day that are sure to help you fill in the gaps.

Thursday, June 29, 2023

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UNIQUE IDEAS FOR YOUR WEDDING THAT WILL BRING YOUR BIG DAY TO LIFE

There is no better time to get creative than on the happiest day of your life. These unique wedding ideas are sure to be adored by yourself and your guests alike, adapt them however you like for a truly personal day.

The bridesmaid proposal
A flower bar
A beautiful gift table
A refreshment station
Capture every moment

Include these unique wedding ideas in your big day to make your day really special, A flower bar with the Alva Alto bowls from Iittala make a unique talking point.

Have you ever heard of a flower bar? Read on to find out more about this unique wedding idea.

1. WILL YOU BE MY BRIDESMAID?

Before the wedding planning can begin in earnest you need to get the wedding party in order. Surprise your favourite people with a unique proposal of your own. Put together a box with a collection of gifts such as a personalised hanger for their bridesmaid dress,champagne flutes so you can celebrate together with your favourite bottle of bubbles and a small bouquet of flowers inspired by your future wedding theme.

Looking for something for the groomsmen? This box makes the perfect unique wedding idea for them too or make it up with items you are sure they will appreciate.

Be inspired by these unique wedding ideas like this personalised bridemaid proposal with the storage box and hanger from HAY, ideal for the bridesmaid dress.

HAYColour Storage M box with lid 29,5x35 cm

$19

Be inspired by these unique wedding ideas like a personalised bridesmaid proposal in a grey storage box from HAY with a personalised hanger for the dress and a champagne glass to help you celebrate.

Personalise the hanger with the name of the bridesmaid or groomsman.

HAY hanger slim 4-pack

Grey

$31

Karlevi champagne glass 4-pack

21 cl

$54.90

2. A FLOWER BAR

Your guests are sure to want to wish you luck on your big day but rather than rice or paper petals, why not include this unique wedding idea and have your guests throw beautifully scented flower petals. Set up a flower bar close to the ceremony with petals and small paper pouches for your guests to fill.

Each flower has its own special meaning so pick those that feel right to you. We chose lavender for luck, rose for love and marigolds for happiness.

This unique wedding idea allows your friends and family another way to wish you luck on the big day.

Stensö frame oak

21x29.7 cm (A4)

$22.90

Alvar Aalto bowl 50x195 mm

clear

$155

Here you see the Georg Jensen place holder in polished steel, ideal for your unique flower bar at your wedding.

Georg JensenSky holder for placeholders 4-pack inkl 24 kort

$45

Be inspired by a unique idea for your wedding, here you see the Alvar Aalto bowl from Iittala filled with rose petals for your guests to throw after the ceremony.

IittalaAlvar Aalto bowl 75 mm

$65

3. A BEAUTIFUL GIFT TABLE

Every wedding needs a space for the guests to place their gifts for the happy couple so make sure your include this wedding idea in your big day. A gift table doesn’t have to be complicated, a lovely linen tablecloth and a couple of Vases filled with flowers and a simple sign may well be all that is needed.

If you need tips on wedding gift ideas, you will find our handy guide here: 11 elegant wedding gift ideas.

Here you see the Alvar Aalto stainless steel bowl being used as a vase on a wedding gift table. Try this unique idea for your wedding day.

IittalaAlvar Aalto bowl 60x358 mm

$155

Include these unique wedding ideas in your big day. Here you see a stainless steel watering can from Stelton and a vase from Georg Jensen on a wedding gift table.

Create an attractive place for your guests to place their gifts.

Bloom Botanica vase

15 cm

$63.90

Original watering can 1.7 l

stainless steel

$215

Here you see a bride holding a white VP9 Flowerpot portable table lamp. Be sure to include a gift table when planning your wedding.

&TraditionFlowerpot portable table lamp VP9

4. A REFRESHMENT STATION

A unique wedding idea perfect for an outdoor wedding or a location without a bar. Allow your guests to grab a refreshment both before and after the ceremony with a refreshment station.

Print off the menu and place it in a frame, put some flowers in a vase and then set the drinks and glasses alongside. It doesn’t have to be more complicated than that!

This unique wedding idea is ideal for outdoor weddings. Here you see a drink station with a wine cooler and a set of coupe glasses from Orrefors.

Keep your guests refreshed before and after the ceremony with a refreshment station.

More Coupe glass 4-pack

21 cl

$45.99

Indulgence champagne cooler

22.5 cm

$269

A unique wedding idea ideal for outdoor weddings. Here you see a close up of a drinks menu in a wooden frame from Urban Nature Culture.

URBAN NATURE CULTUREFloating photo frame S 15x20 cm

$20.90$24.40

5. CAPTURE EVERY MOMENT

The lead up to the big day can take months or even years so when it arrives you want everything to be perfect and naturally you won't want to forget a moment of it. No matter your style be sure to ask your photographer to capture every detail of your wedding.

Vases filled with bouquets of flowers are ideal for enhancing the atmosphere of each room, but they also make beautiful props for those unique photo opportunities during the big day itself.