There are many elements that come into play when planning your dream wedding. You need to determine some things prior to shopping for anything related to the day. Most brides will have a signature or preferred color scheme they would like to include in their bridesmaids dressing and wedding decorations. Perhaps you have a few you are considering and availability of dresses or seasonal flowers may point you in the direction. Also you have to keep your budget in the forefront as well. Dreaming big is nice, and as little girls we picture a fairy tale wedding with the bride being a storybook princess. The reality is that perhaps we don't have the resources for such a grand and elaborate wedding however you can easily make something small and intimate just as perfect if you follow a few simple tips.

1. First Impressions - from the onset, keep things classy and make your theme or color choice flow. From the invitations for the wedding, to when they step in the hall for the reception you want to select beautiful cards to reflect the beautiful wedding decorations and theme you have going.

2. Details - there are many small things you don't want to overlook. Wedding collections are offered that tie in varies small details and all have the same look and feel. Your flower girls basket, guest book, and ring bearer pillow are packaged together. The theme will also connect to the unity candles, toasting champagne flutes, cake topper and wedding table decorations and wedding as well. Small but certainly distinctive touches will bring your wedding a certain sophistication and charm.

3. Final chapter a Lasting Impression - Saying thank you to your guests with personalized take home gifts in the form of a themed wedding favor is another detail that will make an impact on your guests for sure. Beautiful gifts in the way of bottle stoppers, votive candles, gel candles, book marks or small picture frames are just a sample of some of the gifts easily available to you. You can include with them your own personal note of thanks including your names and the date if you choose.

Make your wedding; whether it's large or small, something that is above 'average' by focusing on these three tips. Be creative and look at all that is available to you to make sure you have selected according to your needs and desires. There are items you can obtain to fit perfectly into any theme, your personal style and for any budget.