Start the wedding ceremony off with a festive feeling. Many couples offer pre-ceremony cocktails as a way to get their guests celebrating upon arrival.

Expert tip: Perfect for warm weather weddings there has been a spike in couples offer a pre-ceremony glass of champagne or another cocktail that allows guests to kick off the celebration.

Seating is a big part of the planning process but gone are the days when you have to seat everyone in a traditional manner. Couples today are mixing table sizes and shapes, offering unique seating such as lounge furniture and even 

covered hay bales for a rustic feel. Expert tip: Get creative and start looking at ways you can play up a unique seating chart at your event. From long tables to a mix of square and round tables it seems tables are a fun 

way to mix and match a unique seating arrangement. If you want to play up other seating arrangements you can add in benches, vintage chairs, couches, and even a relaxed lounge area.

Create some drama at your ceremony location by adding a canvas wedding backdrop. Adding a backdrop creates a special atmosphere and a great focal piece for your wedding ceremony.

Expert tip: The options are endless if you are looking for a stunning canvas backdrop. From floral designs to marble styles to bible quotes and monograms you can definitely find the right design to fit your style and location.

Getting married also means having someone officiate the wedding ceremony and believe it or not you have lots of choices when it comes to who will oversee the ceremony. If you are looking for a fun twist at the wedding ceremony consider having 

a friend, a special family member, or an important person in your life officiate. Expert tip: You don’t need to have a specific person or a religious leader officiate your wedding. You can pick anyone and have them get the proper paperwork online.

Couples who are having a wedding outside of a traditional religious location can consider having someone special officiate.

Make your youngest part of your bridal party stand out by wearing a blue flower girl dress. Not only will it add a great pop of color but it also can serve as your “something blue” which is super fun!

Expert tip: Flower girls add cuteness to the wedding ceremony that is something everyone loves to see. Having your flower girls dress in a lovely light blue color works perfectly for a spring or summer wedding while a darker blue works for fall and winter weddings.