*This is a collaborative post on ways to improve your wedding’s atmosphere
If you close your eyes and imagine yourself at your dream wedding, how do you feel? Those emotions are the driving factors behind choosing the perfect elements to create an ideal atmosphere for your wedding. But whether you’re planning a fairytale-esque affair with chiffon drapes and powder-pink accents, or a classically elegant event with crisp, white tones and delicate floral arrangements, the decor of your wedding only goes so far in creating the atmosphere.
The energy of your day is also largely influenced by how well organised and structured it is, as well as the attitude and professionalism of your suppliers and staff. It’s important to factor in all of these aspects when planning your wedding, so be sure to keep these three easy ways to improve your wedding’s atmosphere in mind.
One of the easiest ways to ensure your guests feel comfortable and content is to create a consistent theme throughout your wedding day. When your venue, decorations, attire, flowers, music and even your food and wedding cake all complement each other, the atmosphere will instantly be elevated.
Much like the feeling of walking into the home of an interior designer, when your wedding space is beautifully designed to tell the story of your chosen theme, there’s an inevitably inspired sense of calm and contentment. Working with a professional wedding planner is the simplest way to bring your vision of your theme to life, as they know exactly how to mix and match different elements to create a seamless day.
One of the most important parts of booking your professional wedding photographer and/or videographer is to meet them face-to-face. As the person who is in charge of documenting your one-and-only wedding day and creating the images that will live forever as a reminder of this special day, you don’t want to skip this step.
Meeting your photographer allows you to connect with them on a personal level, see if you ‘click’, trade ideas about how you want the day to go and also decide which styles you want them to shoot. A good photographer needs to be able to blend seamlessly into the background to get candid moment shots, and also be able to connect with your guests and pose them in a friendly, charming manner.
Similarly, you’ll want to choose your band or DJ carefully and aim to meet them in person if possible before the day. As the ringleaders for your evening entertainment, your performers need to be able to energise your guests and create a memorable atmosphere in the room.
Your choice of playlist can also play an important role here, so be sure to take the time to curate a list that includes popular tracks that are sure to get everyone up and dancing. It’s fine to include some more alternative songs if they’re meaningful to you and your partner, but remember that a party often needs some cheesy, crowd-pleasing party songs, too.
Ultimately, the biggest final influencer of the day’s atmosphere and how you remember it is going to be your mood. Try your best to destress before the big day, and allow yourself to go with the flow and be truly present throughout – as it goes by fast! Trust in your hired staff, planner and suppliers to take care of all of the stressors, and enjoy your special day with all of your loved ones.