It’s not uncommon for couples to feel overwhelmed with planning a luxe wedding; with so many details to curate and so many design elements to make cohesive, it’s easy to get lost in it all! Today we have a true expert, Kristin Banta Events, sharing her favorite ways for couples to get involved in the planning process so their true colors shine in every element of their day! Read on for tips about signature cocktails, interactive seating arrangements, and even how to personalize the sound of your luxe wedding.
1. Consider foregoing florals as your decor statement in lieu of lush greenery, installation art or residentially inspired decor based on your interests.

2. If you’re thinking about incorporating the traditional ice sculpture, don’t feel like you have to do a swan – get creative! Choose a word or symbol that is significant to you as a couple. Or, if you have a pet, consider getting ice sculpted in their honor!
3. Don’t have a cake unless you love cake. I personally love cake but if you don’t, feel free to do a truffle bar giving guests the opportunity to put together their favorites to take home in beautiful boxes and to sample throughout the night along with specialty cordials or consider a bread pudding bar consisting of several favors served in jars and displayed on a chic shelving unit. If you love pie, create a pie bar with selections of mini pies or individual pies on sticks.

4. Serve specialty cocktails of...