If you're more of a band member than a wedding band wearer, how do you face planning your big day? Do you forget your personality and plan an "it-could-be-for-anyone" wedding? With all of the options out there for you, the answer should be "no." There are plenty of ways to have a respectiable wedding while also showing off your rock alter-ego.
For Guitar-Strumming Brides
One option for both decor and a favor is personalized guitar picks. They are simple to design, and they're also fairly cheap. A Web site such as www.pickworld.com lets you decide on the color, wording, photo and weight of your personal pick. At $90 for 200 with a photo on one side, you can scatter them on the reception tables and tell everyone to grab a couple on their way out.
Another way to incorporate your guitar-loving self in the day is to take over for your reception band's guitar player for a special song dedicated to your new hubby. It's best to keep this a secret so that everyone is suprised. Can you imagine the awesome photos you'll have of you rocking out in your wedding dress?
For Keyboard-Playing Brides
If you play the keyboard or piano, it'll be even easier to incorporate your instrument in the day. Find the sheet music to you and your hubby's favorite song and make that the background of your invitations and reception menus.
Or, for a more subtle approach, choose classic piano colors as your color scheme – such as the slick black and white of a grand piano – and have the band or DJ play piano- and keyboard-heavy songs all night.
For Brides Who March to the Beat of Their Own Drum
A drummer who is tying the knot has a really cool option for decor and favors: drum sticks! How fun would it be for guests to walk away from your wedding with a personalized drum stick instead of the usual jordan almond tin? Pickworld.com also has drum stick personalization options.
This wedding would call for photos of the bride jamming with the band (assuming she can sit down in her dress), and even miniature dollar-store drums as favors for the kids.
For the Bride Who Belts it Out
When you think of a singer, what comes to mind? Her instrument is her voice, which would be tough to incorporate into a wedding, other than when she speaks, of course. What else comes to mind? A microphone.
Using a microphone as part of your wedding decor could easily veer into the Elvis in Vegas category, but if it's used right, it can be rock-star or elegant.
First off, you can go the piano route and use traditional mike colors in your decor. Silver and black would look elegant next to your white dress.
Or, you could go the rock-star route and use mini mike stands as place card holders. Either way, you'll show your own personal style for your big day.
No Cookie-Cutter Here
Whether you play or sing, strum or drum, you can show your style and set yourself apart from other brides. Rock on!
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