What is it about those weddings that are more memorable? How did the bride and groom make their event one that the guests enjoyed, not only while they were in attendance, but months and even years later as they remembered the event? Ever wonder how to make a wedding memorable for a lifetime?

There is a very simple secret to making your wedding – and virtually any other event, for that matter – absolutely unforgettable. It's not difficult, it has nothing to do with money or your budget, and once you know that secret, you'll be well on your way to making your own wedding just as memorable.

And that secret is to make things personal. The key to how to make a wedding memorable is to make it absolutely your own. Sure, it's tempting to want to copy that fabulous reception arrangement you see in a bridal magazine or do what the “experts” tell you should do during the ceremony and reception, but the bottom line is that this is your wedding, it's your day.

Being inspired by those pictures and by what you've seen at other weddings is great, but these should be thought of as merely a stepping stone or jumping off point. You need to tailor that inspiration to make it unique to you.

This may be something as simple as mixing up your flower centerpieces – if you see a photo of roses as a centerpiece and you happen to love roses, try white on one table, red on another, pink on another, and so on. Tie the vases with a piece of fabric that matches your theme or bridesmaid's dresses. Or, decorate the buffet table with small photos of the two of you from over the years, and loop ribbon around them, in a sort of timeline leading up to your special day. These are simple and affordable but still very unique ways of how to make a wedding memorable.

Making you big day personal can be somewhat difficult when you're having a very traditional ceremony, as people are afraid to write their own vows or do anything out of the norm. However, you can still accomplish this by just being very dignified about what you're doing; avoid telling funny stories about your first horrible date or making jokes about how you can't wait for the wedding night when you're reciting those vows!

Another secret of how to make a wedding memorable is to personalize your wedding is to give the guests something very special to take home with them. Personalized favors and wraps have been a popular choice for many brides because they usually come in a variety of colors and designs, from fun and whimsical to traditional and elegant.

With just a little bit of thought and personalization, you too can have the secret of how to make a wedding memorable for a lifetime.