It goes without saying that your wedding is a wonderful occasion that you and your fiance will remember forever. It’s your day, after all—a time to celebrate the love you share for each other among your closest family and friends.

However, while many of your guests know you  or your future spouse quite well as individuals, now is the perfect time to present yourselves to them as a couple. Incorporating a few personalized touches into the celebration is a simple, yet effective way to display your personality and make your Cleveland / Akron wedding a memorable one for all.

For instance, instead of using traditional table numbers at your reception, why not take pictures of the two of you holding numbers at places you like to frequent. Or if you like to travel, name the tables for locations you have visited or plan to visit.

Create your wedding color scheme from each of your favorite colors—as long as they don’t clash! Combine place cards with CDs of your favorite songs instead of the typical candy you find as most wedding favors.

Plan your wedding for your favorite time of year. If winter is your thing, give a personalized Christmas tree ornament as a wedding favor or provide hot chocolate at your reception.

Whatever the case, having fun and enjoying your day is most important. But if, at the end of the evening, your guests know you a little bit better as a couple than they did beforehand, then that makes the occasion even more special.