As you worry over details, timelines, and colors, don’t forget to include personal touches that make your day about just you and your partner.

Here are some ideas for things you can do to add a real personal element to your wedding.

• Private Vows. Most couples use standard traditional or modern vows. Some vows are even dictated by scripture of your religion. The night before your wedding, write your own personal vows to each other. Save the vows for your wedding night or honeymoon trip so they can be shared in private.
• Morning Notes. If you have followed the tradition of not seeing each other until the ceremony on the day of the wedding, take a few minutes that morning or early afternoon to write notes to each other. This is a great time to reflect on the steps you are about to take as both individuals and as a couple. And, the writing of these notes can make for a sweet shot for your wedding album. Have attendants deliver these notes so you can each read the sentiments before your ceremony.

Whatever you do, make sure that your personalities are woven into the other elements of the day. While famiy and friends may be invited to bear witness to this wonderful moment between you, and a lot of thought and planning has been given to their needs and their comfort, don’t forget that the day is for and about YOU!