Brides can do many things to incorporate wedding cross stitch designs into the planning of their wedding day or making items for the day itself. Hand-stitching invitations, place card settings, wedding favors, embroidery on the dress or ring pillows can add a unique touch. Wedding samplers can be created before or after the event to help commemorate the matrimony.

You can create a gift for a friend or family member who is getting married. Incorporating some special item from their wedding, like their wedding colors or the type of flowers that the bride or the bridal party will be carrying, is a way to personalize their wedding cross stitch present.

Changing colors in patterns is an easy thing to do to match the couple's wedding dcor. When choosing the colors, make sure that there is a difference between the colors and the change isn't too subtle.

When you pick out the cross stitch wedding pattern, remember the usual themes - a bride and groom, wedding rings, wedding bells, and possibly doves and hearts. You might even consider creating a completely personal pattern by using the building or church that the wedding will take place in as the focus of the pattern.

Don't be afraid to play with the themes of a wedding. Make the bride and groom look like their favorite animals. You can also use something as exotic as chickens or cows dressed up in wedding attire!

Wedding samplers are a great way to personalize a cross stitch project with the bride and groom's names, the date, and the location. If the pattern is very complex, you can simplify the item with the couple's initials and as a monogram.

To make the sampler even more special, you can embellish it with Swarovski beads, ribbon, lace, or metallic threads in silver or gold. Complete the wedding cross stitch project by mounting it in a beautiful frame, to present the couple with an heirloom piece to treasure as they remember the day of their marriage.