Trends & Traditions: 22 Ways To Elevate Your PEI Wedding
For a truly stand-out celebration, it’s all about personalization! From blending timeless traditions with modern trends, discover 22 ways to elevate your PEI wedding for a truly unforgettable day.
PREP / VOWS
- Invitations that look like art
If you’re wondering “How do you make a wedding stand out?” Let your personality and uniqueness shine through from the get-go and get creative with your invites. It sets the tone for the big day and gets guests excited.
- Private vow exchange
Vows are one of the most intimate moments of a wedding ceremony. Dedicate a private moment to exchange your vows, sharing words meant for only the person you’re marrying.
- Irish vows during the ceremony
Instead of traditional vows, consider reading out Celtic vows full of romance and meaning.
FASHION / DRESS
- Boutonniere flower pocket for groomsmen
Place the groomsmen boutonnieres in their suit pocket for a modern take. Not only will it help the flowers last longer and stay secure but will create a cleaner look.
- Fashionable dress code for guests
Wondering how to elevate your wedding? Invite your guest to dress in a soft, coordinated color palette enhancing the atmosphere to resemble a fashion show.
- Wedding dress shoes with details
Your wedding shoes don’t need to be plain and boring, they’re just as important! Have fun with them and pick out a pair with beautiful detailing.
- Cathedral-length veil
Wow your wedding guests and make a statement by picking a long veil to transform your look. Not only do they add elegance to your wedding day outfit but look epic in your portrait photos too!
- Up-dos
Give a nod to tradition with a classic up-do hairstyle. Not only are they stunning but also beautifully accentuate your facial features.
- Short reception wedding dress
It’s a modern wedding trend I love – and who doesn’t want a second dress for their reception?! It also means you can dance to your heart’s content in a shorter, more maneuverable gown.
FLORALS
- Over-the-top florals
For couples wondering “How to make your PEI wedding unique and unforgettable,” OTT florals are the answer. They level up your reception space, add extra romance, and also fill the space with a delightful fragrance.
- Flower arches for the ceremony
This is one of the unique wedding trends that’s a MUST! There are so many ways to make a flower arch and it’s a great way to make you and your partner stand out.
PHOTOGRAPHY
- Editorial flash photography
Make your wedding photos look like they’ve jumped out of an editorial spread by incorporating flash photography.
- Scenic backdrops for your vows
From towering mountains to the serene sound of gently crashing waves, there is nothing more incredibly romantic than privately reading your vows with epic backdrops. Just imagine the beautiful photos captured in such a breathtaking setting!
- Photographers who offer behind-the-scenes
Nowadays video content is so important, not only to be able to look back on your day and remember special moments but to share it with your family and friends online.
With me as your PEI wedding photographer, you’ll get all the behind-the-scenes shots that you can access within 24 hours.
TIMELINE / ON THE DAY
- Allocating time in your schedule to mingle with guests
The big day can be a bit of a whirlwind, so it’s important to allot at least 30 minutes in your wedding day timeline to talk to your guests and be in the moment with them.
- 3-day weddings or elopements during the week
One day goes too quickly so why not make it into an extended event? It’s a chance to spend quality time with your loved ones, and you’ll likely get a discount if you hold it during the week.
- Multiple kisses during the ceremony
Don’t just save your kisses to the end, have multiple during the ceremony! This will give your photographer lots of chances to get shots of that official kiss.
- Creative wedding exit
Sparklers and fireworks are so last year! Instead opt for something personal and creative, from lanterns to bubbles or confetti, there are so many options for your wedding exit.
- Private last dance
End your wedding night early to have a private last dance just the two of you and celebrate this exciting new chapter you’ve both entered.
FOOD & DECOR
- Unique take on champagne towers
Champagne towers don’t need to be champagne, have non-alcoholic champagne, espresso, ice cream, hot chocolate, white wine, you name it! It’s certainly a way to stand out if you’re wondering “How can I make my PEI wedding unique?”
- Candlesticks
Imagine a romantic candlelit wedding. Add candlesticks to tables and lower the lights to create a magical ambiance, it’s certainly one of the many ways to elevate your guests’ wedding experience.
- Pearls
Pearls on everything! Cake, wedding dress, bows, purses, shoes, suits, you name it, it’ll add modern elegance to your day!
Feeling inspired? Get in touch for more elegant ways to elevate your PEI wedding — I’d love to capture your special moments!
