A Beautiful Day Is Lovely. A Thoughtful One Is Unforgettable
Ellie and Rhett Photography by Jessica Sim
A wedding day should be beautiful.
It should feel welcoming, flow effortlessly, and be thoughtfully planned so your guests feel comfortable, celebrated and cared for. Styling matters, atmosphere matters and the way a space feels when people arrive matters - I’ll never be convinced otherwise. However … none of that is the reason you’re there.
You’re there because two people have chosen each other, deliberately, publicly and with love. And when we remember that, the focus of the day shifts from how it looks to how it feels.
The weddings that stay with us and the ones we still talk about years later, (or that can bring a tear to my eye as I scroll through images and video) aren’t always the most styled or perfectly curated. They’re the ones filled with intention. With personal moments. With quiet nods to people, places and stories that shaped the couple. It is really a special thing to be invited to a wedding and share in a couple’s very personal and often intimate moments.
Thoughtfulness Is the Heart of a Wedding Day
Thoughtful weddings don’t necessarily require a bigger budget or grand gestures. They’re built from meaning.
They’re the hand-written note left for a partner to read that morning.
The song choice that instantly brings a parent to tears.
The decision to walk down the aisle together instead of apart.
The inclusion of a family tradition or the gentle creation of a new one.
Thoughtfulness shows up when couples pause and ask:
Why are we doing this?
Who are we doing this with?
What do we want people to remember?
Making Space for Memory
Your wedding day will pass quickly and I know everyone tells you this, and they’re right - I am typically in the whirlwind right with you, trying where I can to give you moments alone and to be grounded. What lingers are the memories you’ve intentionally created room for. This is when run sheet planning becomes more than just about what time your meals and speeches are. We lock in the special moments, we ensure there is time and space for all the little things that will be what you and your loved ones remember for ever.
A private moment together before the ceremony.
A quiet toast with your bridal party before the day begins.
Time spent at each table rather than a rushed wave from across the room.
A few minutes carved out to breathe it all in.
These moments don’t interrupt the day they anchor it and we plan around them for you.
Honouring the People Who Got You Here
A wedding is also a moment to acknowledge that you didn’t arrive at this day alone.
Parents, grandparents, siblings, chosen family, friends who have stood by you through every season and brand new connections that seem like they have always been there, these are the people in your corner. Thoughtful weddings find ways to honour them, whether publicly or privately.
This might look like:
Involving family in the ceremony or readings
Wearing or carrying something passed down
Naming and acknowledging loved ones who are no longer present
Giving close friends meaningful roles beyond tradition
Taking a moment to thank those who supported you long before wedding planning began
These gestures don’t need to be performative. Often the most powerful ones are quiet and deeply personal. However in 2026 we are seeing some incredible nods to friends, family and siblings in the best ways.
Let the Day Reflect Why You’re There
At its core, your wedding is not a production, it is a union. A promise. A gathering of people who love you, witnessing you choose one another.
When decisions are guided by meaning rather than expectation, the day naturally becomes more relaxed, more connected and more you. Trends fade. Perfection is fleeting. But intention lasts.
So yes, lets create a beautiful day. Forethought Weddings are well planned, with a strong focus on guest experience and flow, and we are detail driven and will ensure your day is visually beautiful too, we’ve got you on all these fronts.
But above all, lets create a day that feels true. One that tells your story. One that leaves you not just with stunning photos, but with full hearts and lasting memories and hopefully sore feet from dancing so hard.
The most unforgettable weddings aren’t just seen they’re felt.