The Power of our Senses

The hot topic at Toast! this week is the power of our senses. The chances are that if you close your eyes and think back to a special time in your life, you will remember a specific smell, the temperature or how you felt at the time, and perhaps specific sounds (maybe the crashing of waves).

This is because our senses are most linked to emotion and memories. Given that our motto at Toast! is to create weddings that evoke emotion and create memories that will live long in the hearts of you and your loved ones, we work the senses to their max!

Utilising our senses is not an exact science, so we have given some practical and easy to achieve ideas below:

Aroma: It really is the little things that count! There is nothing like the smell of a rose in bloom, or the smell of a freshly mown lawn. Did you know that smell is so powerful it can quite literally lift your mood and help to combat depression? Smell is the most direct sense; it instantly alters your emotions and triggers memories.

So how can you apply this to your wedding? Well firstly remember that the perfume you wear will trigger memories for you and your partner for many years to come. Another idea is to utilise a The Body Shop Oil Burner and Scent for your ceremony. Every time you and your guests smell your chosen scent, you will be taken back to your special moment.

Sight: This is one of the easiest senses to get right, with a million ways to create the perfect backdrop for your special day. Lighting for example can create space, depth; unique shadowing and can change the temperature of a room completely.

We were at Great Fosters over the weekend and had the pleasure of working with Party Lights from Twickenham. The lighting cast a soft romantic glow throughout the conservatory and it was amazing to see such a transformation – the bright, open and airy space, suddenly became an intimate haven for the bride, groom and their guests.

Whilst a sensible budget is a big must for most brides and grooms these days, don’t forget the power of lighting! It doesn’t have to cost the earth, just shop around and remember to negotiate.

Sound: So you have taken the plunge, and are about to begin celebrating with the most important people in your life. What do you want to hear as you walk in to your reception? The style and sophistication of a saxophone, the tropical beats of steel drums, the beautiful ukulele? Think long and hard about what you want to hear at your drinks reception, it is so important for setting the right tone for the rest of the day. Pick something that will give you goosebumps!

If you work with the senses, they will all come together to create a special feel unique to you and your special day. Enjoy getting creative!

With love, the team at Toast! x