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Your wedding day – the first of the rest of your days to be spent with the love of your life – is fast approaching, and surely you’ve made all the arrangements and checked everything off your special to-do list. Like any bride, you’ll want every detail to be perfect, with the ceremony reflecting your and your spouse-to-be’s personalities and preferences.
Now, have you thought about what scent you’d like to wear on the day you say “I do”? Of course, you may already have a signature or favorite perfume that you’ve been wearing for years, and that people know you for. However, for such a special occasion, you may want to use a distinct scent that you’ll associate with your wedding – and your wedding only – for all the years to come.
After all, scents can be strongly tied to memories and emotions, and there’s nothing more romantic than images of your wedding vows, first dance, or that tearful walk down the aisle coming to mind every time you catch a whiff of one very unique scent.
So, how should you go about choosing a perfume to wear on your wedding day? Here are some excellent ideas from trusted experts on women’s perfumes to help you out.
1. Think carefully about the scents you already love.
You already have an idea of your perfume preferences, so one of the easiest ways to determine what your wedding day scent should be is to take a look at the fragrances that you like.
For example, you can take your signature perfume to established makers for a wedding perfume consultation or workshop. These experts can take elements from your favorite fragrance and combine those with other ingredients from their extensive library to create a new scent that is still familiar and pleasing to your senses, but brings in a fresh new take so that you can distinctly remember your wedding day every time you smell this happy concoction.
The key here is to keep in mind that it’s never a good idea to follow trends or copy what other brides have chosen for their special day. It’s ideal to focus on what you are personally attracted to so you can be sure to fall in love with your own unique wedding fragrance.
Photo: Samoiiz/Pexels 2. Consider your wedding ceremony’s specific details.
Another idea that can help you select the most fitting scent to wear on your special day is to match it with the particular details of your special event. This way, the scent will align beautifully with the visuals, atmosphere, and mood of the entire ceremony and, ultimately, with the ecstatic bride herself (that’s you).
What’s your wedding dress style?
Will you be wearing a minimalist gown? Something light and aquatic could be perfect for it.
Did you choose a more glamorous and feminine dress with rich, flowy fabrics to evoke a more traditional and romantic appearance? The floral or powdery fragrances may appeal more to your sense of style.
For a wedding with a bohemian vibe and an artsy bridal dress to match, the sexy scents of oud perfumes, bergamot, and vetiver would be an exciting combination.
Day or night? Indoors or outdoors?
Will your wedding ceremony and reception be held in a rustic country house with flowers all around, or at the beach with the sound of waves crashing all around you and your face being kissed by the gentle sea breeze?
Do you prefer an indoor venue for an evening ceremony, so you can dance the night away to live band music under tons of lights?
The setting and schedule of your wedding could give you hints as to the kind of scent that will perfectly suit the overall ambiance. Fresh, citrusy fragrances may complement the brightness of daytime and outdoor weddings well, while spicier and more sensual scents would be a better fit for glamorous nighttime events.
Photo: Lucas Mendes/Pexels 3. Take your new perfume out for a spin before the big day
You may like a new fragrance right away, but it’s always a good thing to test it out for a day or two ahead of schedule to see if you connect well with it and if the fragrance will be able to stand up to the rigors of the big event.
Make sure to spritz the perfume onto your pulse points (your wrists, neck, and the inside of the elbows) as these spots emit the most heat and will affect how the fragrance smells on your body. Observe how you feel about the scent as the day wears on. You could visit the wedding venue at the same time as the event’s schedule, and bring some friends along with you so they can share what they think about your fragrance as well. Compliments are always a good sign that a particular perfume is working great.
Of course, your preference is still the priority. It’s your wedding day, and the important thing is that you are genuinely happy with the fragrance you’re wearing during this special moment. Choose the scent that your heart, and nose, are drawn to, and you’ll be sure to relive the most blissful memories of your wedding day every time you spray on the scent that is truly and wonderfully you.
