WEDDING DAY ADVICE: HOW TO SPEND MORE TIME TOGETHER ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY
Between the months of planning before the wedding day, to the big day itself, you’ll be amazed at how quickly everything happens.
Before you know it, one of the most magical days you and your partner will have will be over. So, the best thing you can do is to cherish the moments together as they happen.
I’m sharing some of my favourite wedding day advice on how to spend more time together to celebrate your love for one another:
Why Is It So Important to Prioritize Spending Time with Your Spouse on Your Wedding Day?
Spending time with your spouse on your wedding day is the whole reason why you’re there! But that can quickly be overshadowed by the day’s events as they unfold.
While you’re still there because of your exciting nuptials, having a wedding inevitably requires you to act as the host (at least for a little bit).
And if you’re not careful, the entire wedding day can turn into hosting your guests rather than celebrating your new marriage.
So prioritizing spending time with your spouse within your wedding day timeline is crucial!
Wedding Day Advice: 7 Ways to Make Time for Each Other on Your Day
From my many years of experience planning and designing weddings, I often give couples wedding day advice so they can have the exciting day they’ve been dreaming of!
And while I always suggest finding ways to make time for each other throughout the wedding day, that’s often followed up with one question: how can you do that?
I’m sharing 7 ways you can spend more time with your significant other on your magical day together!
Have a First Look
Having a first look is still a touch controversial. After all, seeing your partner before the ceremony goes against “tradition.” And many couples don’t want to break that tradition.
But if you want to prioritize spending more time together on the day of, then I highly suggest you take this opportunity on your wedding day.
Incorporating a first look into your timeline, first and foremost, gives you an intimate moment together. Rather than sharing the first time you see each other with all of your guests, you can share the moment in private.
You can hug. You can kiss. You can spin each other around so you see one another in all of your wedding day glory! That moment in and of itself gives you an incredible memory to last a lifetime. And it carves out a special portion of the day reserved just for the two of you.
Having this moment allows you to share an experience that you wouldn’t have at the front of the altar. Take this moment to read your private vows, share a special gift, or enjoy a moment prior to being around friends and family for the remainder of the day.
Not to mention, a first look can streamline the rest of your wedding day timeline. That means you can create other intimate moments together throughout the day, too!
If you’re still researching a first look, then take a moment to read through my guide to having on at your wedding!
2. Take 10-20 Minutes Before the Reception to Spend Time Together
This has become popular in the last few years for couples, and I think it’s here to stay. After your wedding portraits or first look with your photographer and before you enter the reception, take a small break to enjoy each other’s company.
Your wedding planner can help you carve this into your timeline! It’s a great way to enjoy being with each as a newly married couple for the first time.
Having this moment is also a great time to exchange any personal gifts.
3. Share a Last Dance Together
Yes, it’s customary to have a first dance together at the beginning of your reception. And I still believe in that!
But if you’re finding ways to create a more intimate wedding for you and your spouse, then consider adding in a last dance together, too.
Rather than dancing in front of all of your guests, you can share a private dance floor once your guests leave at the end of the night.
If it’s a priority for you to do this, make sure you chat with your venue and your wedding planner to make sure it’s feasible! It may involve ending the reception a touch earlier to clear out the space.
But sharing a last dance together is also a wonderful way to add special photos to your wedding photography gallery.
4. Chat with Your Guests Together
It’s wedding etiquette 101 to greet your guests and thank them for coming.
But rather than “dividing and conquering” chatting with your guests, be sure to do it together. It’s a built-in way to spend time with one another and make your guests feel welcomed!
This opportunity paired with a first look in your wedding timeline may allow you to feel more present with your guests. You can enjoy your cocktail hour with your family and friends. It’ll allow you time to welcome and greet guests during this time, as well, which will save you time from going table to table during the dinner service.
5. Choose a Sweetheart Table for the Reception
If you’d rather spend some quality time before chatting with your guests, then you may want to consider a sweetheart table at the reception.
With this design, you’ll share your meal together without your wedding party seated next to you. It may be a great option if you love the idea of sharing a few moments together before the reception (like in option 2), but you don’t have the room in your timeline.
6. Opt for an Intimate Wedding
When you choose to have a smaller guest list, you won’t have to spend the bulk of the reception hosting. Fewer guests mean more time to devote to one another as a newly married couple.
If you’re considering a more intimate wedding, then find a small wedding venue to accommodate the number of guests you’re anticipating!
7. Invest in a Wedding Planner to Keep Everyone from Pulling You in a Million Directions
Without a wedding planner, someone has to be the point of contact. That means that someone needs to be the designated person that vendors go to if there’s a small hiccup throughout the day.
It’s the person your guests go to if there’s any sort of issue that needs to be addressed.
And if you don’t designate someone, then vendors and guests may look to you and your partner.
Keep that from happening by allowing your wedding planner or event manager to handle all of that for you.
You and your partner can enjoy your day together without having to worry about anything!
Your wedding day is sure to be magical! But with all of the excitement and activity, it often flies by.
That’s why I always offer this wedding day advice for my couples. Be intentional with your time together on your special day! Talk with your wedding planner about how you can carve moments to be together in your timeline.
If you’re still in the beginning stages of planning your wedding, then I suggest perusing my blog for more inspiration and wedding day tips. Whether you need help with creating a budget or you’re figuring out how to choose your wedding photographer, I can help you!
