Celebrations are always fun. If you want to make your special occasion really stand out, then why not personalise the event with a few additions you have created yourself? You’ll soon find that you can get most of the supplies for making invitation cards or place mats, or any other decorative features, from an online source such as Craft Superstore.
Invitations, the individual touch
If you want to make your invitation to your wedding, birthday party or any other celebration really stand out from the massed ranks of shop-bought stationery on your friends’ mantelpieces, then create your own design. There are some weird and wonderful examples of unique invitations, and The Daily Mail will give you some great inspirational ideas; why not use an old CD or a luggage tag for this purpose? Recycling never has been more appealing.
Be creative
You’ve probably spent months planning your special event and you most definitely don’t want it to resemble any other. As well as designing a unique invitation, try looking at the theme of your event and making this theme represent your aspirations and character. You don’t have to imitate the latest fad in design, or replicate current films or culture. Vampires and characters from the Hogwarts franchise are everywhere. Be different: delve into your own family history or local culture for inspiration and see if you can compliment your event’s theme with personalised place settings and decorations.
Personal touches are great for those on a budget
Another advantage for those who are trying to add their own personal touches to an event is that you can cut down on costs. If there’s a baker in the family, ask them to create a cake that will be instantly identifiable with your tastes and your personality. The same maxim applies to music. If you’re getting married, you don’t have to stick to a traditional choice – play music that you like and that your guests will instantly identify with you. If you have friends or family members who are musical, involve them. Including your own personal touch on your big day isn’t just about saving money, it’s also about endorsing your individuality on the event. If you can save money, it’s always helpful.
Make your big day an event to remember
Personalised touches will be remembered by all of your guests. You could add photographs to all the place settings at your wedding. If you’re hosting a graduation party you could ask your friends to contribute to a guest book. The Huffington Post suggests that you use your design flair to create individual boxes as wedding favours, but you could apply this idea to any type of party or celebration. You want people to remember that they have been to your specific event and you don’t want it to be confused with anyone else’s special day. Anyone who has ever seen the BBC programme, Don’t Tell the Bride, will appreciate how the personal touches to the event make all the difference and turn a special day into an extraordinary and memorable event.
