{"id":101536,"date":"2022-07-08T15:18:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T14:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=101536"},"modified":"2024-11-08T12:00:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T12:00:09","slug":"wedding-perfume-evoking-memories-from-scent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-perfume-evoking-memories-from-scent\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Perfume Low-down + Memory Evoking Scent Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you unsure whether to get a new <strong>wedding perfume<\/strong>? Or use your usual day-to-day signature scent?<\/p>\n<p>By the end of this guide, you will find out the pros and cons of getting a new fragrance and read about some<strong> real-life bride perfume<\/strong> experiences. As well as discover some gorgeous <strong>scent ideas<\/strong> for you, your ceremony\/reception and tips on how to apply and make your perfume last!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-322604\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Perfume-Kerry-Ann-Duffy-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Perfume Kerry Ann Duffy Photography\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Perfume-Kerry-Ann-Duffy-Photography.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Perfume-Kerry-Ann-Duffy-Photography-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Perfume-Kerry-Ann-Duffy-Photography-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Perfume-Kerry-Ann-Duffy-Photography-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Perfume-Kerry-Ann-Duffy-Photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Perfume-Kerry-Ann-Duffy-Photography-604x403.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Perfume-Kerry-Ann-Duffy-Photography-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Perfume-Kerry-Ann-Duffy-Photography-467x312.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/kerryannduffy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kerry Ann Duffy Photography<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/high-house-wedding\/\">High House Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Should I Buy A New <em>Perfume<\/em> For My Wedding Day?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s really <strong>up to you<\/strong> if you would like a new wedding perfume for your day.<\/p>\n<p>If you are <strong>not a fragrance wearer<\/strong> and have a dusty old bottle sitting unused on your shelf. Perhaps a new scent would be perfect for your day? Especially if you have fallen out of love with your old aroma.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe perfume just isn&#8217;t you and you feel like it&#8217;s something you <em>should<\/em> have, rather than what you <em>actually<\/em> want or feel comfortable with? In this case,<strong> ditch the new scent idea<\/strong> now. You could opt for a scented moisturiser or hair treatment instead.<\/p>\n<p>Or you are a <strong>perfume collector<\/strong> and have bottles upon bottles decorating your dressing table? In this case, you could definitely buy a new one. But how about saving some money and picking a wedding perfume from your collection?<\/p>\n<p>Like me, you may have a couple of bottles hanging around and have <strong>one go-to scent<\/strong> for special occasions. You could well go for a new smell, or use your current perfume. However, if you are looking to really evoke those wedding day memories, a new scent may be just the ticket!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">New Perfume Pros\/Cons<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid grid--half\">\n<div class=\"grid__col\">\n<div class=\"infoBox infoBox--tick theme--green\"><p class=\"h2\">Pros<\/p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New scent to help you remember your day with a non-visual sense<\/li>\n<li>The special feeling of a new fragrance on the wedding morning<\/li>\n<li>You can re-wear on special couple moments such as anniversaries and date nights only to make it all the more special<\/li>\n<li>You've fallen out of love with your current perfume and would like a new one anyway<\/li>\n<li>Can be worn for pre-wedding events in the wedding day lead up<\/li>\n<li>Your partner may love your scent and notice it on your wedding day<\/li>\n<li>Could make a fun shopping experience together pre-wedding<\/li>\n<li>Great gift idea for you from your loved ones<\/li>\n<li>There are some lovely personalised bottles available as a keepsake<\/li>\n<li>You can now make your own scent<\/li>\n<li>Pretty perfume bottles can make for lovely detail shots<\/li>\n<li>When you apply your fragrance in the morning, it's a great photo opportunity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid__col\">\n<div class=\"infoBox infoBox--cross theme--blue\"><p class=\"h2\">Cons<\/p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buying a new perfume could work out expensive and add to your wedding budget<\/li>\n<li>You may not find a fragrance you love as much as your signature scent<\/li>\n<li>You already have too many to keep\/display\/use a new perfume<\/li>\n<li>Your partner may not like your new scent if you keep as a surprise on the day<\/li>\n<li>Someone may gift you a new perfume on the day to wear<\/li>\n<li>You may forget to wear it on the day during your wedding prep<\/li>\n<li>You could dislike the perfume in years to come<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">\u2192 This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase \u2013 at no additional cost to yourself.&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Where To <em>Buy<\/em> Wedding Scent?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+ZuQBXEOXgyy24YXZr1QLJw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Fragrance Shop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+GA9usTXlj5dC0WyISlZoWw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Superdrug<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bNMOgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+fTLxpOraRPLZ1-mInaaRUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">John Lewis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+J1UnarsFOcWqjIgDI_oZ0w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">M&amp;S<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+cODVBDwZScua4R1cuxmCuw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Selfridges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+aACve_fQ7IY4Kbq-iAbW8g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jo Malone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+cY0KJap_vO0NpCkKvvGeLQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Body Shop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+VaMSPSXlNeqB1TabYu7IZg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Look Fantastic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+_HlDZ171-Zl5fY9wzeDotg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Etsy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pharmacies<\/li>\n<li>Department Stores<\/li>\n<li>Intendant Boutiques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"infoBox infoBox--tick theme--green\"><p class=\"h2\"><\/p><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccc Top tip! Talking of smell, swerve the BO. Don't forget to invest in a decent deodorant for your wedding day. It's a good time to look at reviews online for a potential new one to keep you feeling and smelling fresh all day.<\/p>\n<p><br\/><a class=\"theme--dark button button__primary\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ypyAtM\" target=\"\">\n      <span> Shop Deodrant<\/span>\n      <span class=\"button__star1\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 21 22\">\n          <path d=\"M20.3157 12.0451L14.7863 8.67325L13.8359 2.1071C13.7495 1.57471 13.3175 1.13105 12.7991 0.953586C12.2808 0.864854 11.676 1.13105 11.4168 1.57471L8.13369 7.431L1.7403 8.31832C1.22192 8.40705 0.789934 8.85071 0.61714 9.47183C0.530743 10.0042 0.789934 10.6253 1.22192 10.8915L6.75134 14.2633L7.7017 20.8295C7.7881 21.3619 8.22009 21.8055 8.73847 21.983C9.25685 22.0717 9.86163 21.8055 10.1208 21.3619L13.4039 15.6831L19.7973 14.707C20.3157 14.6183 20.8341 14.1746 20.9205 13.6422C21.0069 12.9324 20.7477 12.4 20.3157 12.0451Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"button__star2\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 21 22\">\n          <path d=\"M20.3157 12.0451L14.7863 8.67325L13.8359 2.1071C13.7495 1.57471 13.3175 1.13105 12.7991 0.953586C12.2808 0.864854 11.676 1.13105 11.4168 1.57471L8.13369 7.431L1.7403 8.31832C1.22192 8.40705 0.789934 8.85071 0.61714 9.47183C0.530743 10.0042 0.789934 10.6253 1.22192 10.8915L6.75134 14.2633L7.7017 20.8295C7.7881 21.3619 8.22009 21.8055 8.73847 21.983C9.25685 22.0717 9.86163 21.8055 10.1208 21.3619L13.4039 15.6831L19.7973 14.707C20.3157 14.6183 20.8341 14.1746 20.9205 13.6422C21.0069 12.9324 20.7477 12.4 20.3157 12.0451Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"button__star3\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 21 22\">\n          <path d=\"M20.3157 12.0451L14.7863 8.67325L13.8359 2.1071C13.7495 1.57471 13.3175 1.13105 12.7991 0.953586C12.2808 0.864854 11.676 1.13105 11.4168 1.57471L8.13369 7.431L1.7403 8.31832C1.22192 8.40705 0.789934 8.85071 0.61714 9.47183C0.530743 10.0042 0.789934 10.6253 1.22192 10.8915L6.75134 14.2633L7.7017 20.8295C7.7881 21.3619 8.22009 21.8055 8.73847 21.983C9.25685 22.0717 9.86163 21.8055 10.1208 21.3619L13.4039 15.6831L19.7973 14.707C20.3157 14.6183 20.8341 14.1746 20.9205 13.6422C21.0069 12.9324 20.7477 12.4 20.3157 12.0451Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Should I Keep My New Wedding <em>Fragrance<\/em> As A Surprise For My Partner?<\/h2>\n<p>If you have bought or are planning to buy a new perfume, here are your options.<\/p>\n<h3>1. You Plan A Surprise Scent For Your Wedding Day<\/h3>\n<p>This could, a, go really well and your partner loves your scent. It also helps them to bring back <strong>memories of your day<\/strong> together.<\/p>\n<p>B, your partner may <strong>not smell or notice<\/strong> your new fragrance as they are caught up in the celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>Or c, they may <strong>not like<\/strong> your scent and you don&#8217;t smell like <em>you<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. You Purchase New Scents Together Before The Day<\/h3>\n<p>Buying <strong>new fragrances together<\/strong> is a lovely excuse for a cute <a title=\"101 Date Ideas \u2013 Night &amp; Day Dates To Make You Feel The Love\" href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/date-ideas\/\">day date idea<\/a>. An afternoon in a department store or specialist perfumery is fun and romantic.<\/p>\n<p>This is where not planning a surprise comes into its own, as you <strong>help one another<\/strong> choose! That being said, sometimes too many opinions can make things trickier. You may prefer to be able to choose yours alone.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you could agree to <strong>buy each other perfume<\/strong> as a wedding morning surprise? It could be a little risky if you don&#8217;t like each others&#8217; choice but may make for a special idea on your wedding day.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, buying them together will<strong> ruin the surprise<\/strong> element. But not all of us love a surprise and surprises don&#8217;t always go to plan. As we know!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-322610\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Scent-victoriasomersethowphotography.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Day Scent victoriasomersethowphotography\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Scent-victoriasomersethowphotography.jpg 750w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Scent-victoriasomersethowphotography-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Scent-victoriasomersethowphotography-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Scent-victoriasomersethowphotography-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Scent-victoriasomersethowphotography-604x403.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Scent-victoriasomersethowphotography-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Scent-victoriasomersethowphotography-467x312.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.victoriasomersethowphotography.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria Somerset-How Photography<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/lovely-greenery-tipi-farm-wedding\/\">Greenery Tipi Farm Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Wedding Day <em>Scent<\/em> Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>If perfume isn&#8217;t for you or just a new perfume isn&#8217;t enough, what <strong>other ways can you add scent<\/strong> to your nuptials?<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scented candles for the ceremony and\/or reception<\/li>\n<li>Incense sticks<\/li>\n<li>Fragrant wax melts<\/li>\n<li>Fragrant flowers\/plants\/herbs in your arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Choose fragrant petal confetti or add scent to confetti<\/li>\n<li>Scented wedding favours\/keepsakes for guests<\/li>\n<li>Pouches\/bags of natural elements like lavender or rosemary<\/li>\n<li>Scent diffuser\/essential oils<\/li>\n<li>Spray your stationery or invites with perfume<\/li>\n<li>Layer up with coordinating scented body moisturiser<\/li>\n<li>Wear scented hair products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-322611\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Room-Scent-amybphotography.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Room Scent amybphotography\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Room-Scent-amybphotography.jpg 750w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Room-Scent-amybphotography-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Room-Scent-amybphotography-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Room-Scent-amybphotography-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Room-Scent-amybphotography-604x403.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Room-Scent-amybphotography-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Room-Scent-amybphotography-467x312.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/amybphotography.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amy B Photography<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/colourful-unique-outdoorsy-tipi-wedding\/\">Unique Outdoorsy Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Where To Buy<\/h3>\n<h4>\ud83d\udd6f Scented Candles<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+YF78IVviD-x-i2AFFXNhUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Etsy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+R0r-lhc6KLBN7jfzvggMBQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jo Malone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+UAnQRSpYwUgL9qWmo9Kg6A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">John Lewis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Zs8Q73QQoZ17C_D800ls8A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The White Company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+f4YgylYg7KEAfIsHSkwKlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">M&amp;S<\/a><\/li>\n<li>IKEA<\/li>\n<li>Supermarkets<\/li>\n<li>Homewear Stores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u2728 Incense<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+oLDUQ3ymUdde89vg5oDQOQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">John Lewis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yOfqPE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+LDDZuI_RBkS0M5GJUtfltA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Etsy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\ud83e\udee0 Wax Melts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uAhacB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+3cp2WV74ALd0TFC5CXKR5g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Etsy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+OPCfWZeOhpUWU92i6JFplA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">eBay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\ud83d\udca8 Diffusers<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3P5GoHW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+aVKVejyuAMX5vHy0nQC19w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Argos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+IZ1Ll1Xe33KaeS-WmPzFCw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">John Lewis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+m1Njhuzipio5eSn-p6M0SQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The White Company<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Natural Wedding Day <em>Smells<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>You may not need to add scent to your day at all, as <strong>natural scents<\/strong> will come and go at your wedding that could transport you straight back. But if you do invest in wedding room scents, you may have enough left to keep and <strong>enjoy post-wedding<\/strong> too.<\/p>\n<p>Such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Surrounding plants\/flowers in the gardens<\/li>\n<li>The smell of trees or pine if you are in or near woodland<\/li>\n<li>Sea air aroma, if you marry on the coast<\/li>\n<li>The smell of rain, fresh air or cut grass<\/li>\n<li>The scent of your wedding food\/drink<\/li>\n<li>Fragrance from your wedding flowers<\/li>\n<li>Smokey smells from firepit\/fireworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-322613\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Ceremony-Scent-James-Grist.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Ceremony Scent James Grist\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Ceremony-Scent-James-Grist.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Ceremony-Scent-James-Grist-300x451.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Ceremony-Scent-James-Grist-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Ceremony-Scent-James-Grist-60x90.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photo: James Grist Photography<\/p>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3>\u26a0\ufe0f A Word Of Warning<\/h3>\n<p>Some venues <strong>will not allow lit candles<\/strong>, in this instance, a diffuser may be an ideal option. Be careful about fire safety with lit candles or incense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask your venue<\/strong> for their recommended options before you fork out on tens of new (expensive) scented candles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t be too extravagant<\/strong> with your wedding day smells. Some guests may have allergies, some may not like it and find it too overpowering. Keep it subtle and choose just a couple of ways to add fragrance to your day.<\/p>\n<p>It may be best to choose <strong>one scent throughout<\/strong> to keep things cohesive and ensure that the smell really evokes nostalgia for you and your guests.<\/p>\n<p>Some scents, incense and essential oils have medicinal properties or could cause issues for some guests. <strong>Carefully research<\/strong> which oils and insense you would like to use before doing so.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"infoBox infoBox--tick theme--green\"><p class=\"h2\"><\/p><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccc Top tip! Top tip: Don't forget about tantalising the other senses too such as; sight, touch, taste and sound.<\/p>\n<p><br\/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Real-Bride <em>Perfume<\/em> Experiences<\/h2>\n<h3>Emily &#8211; Had A New Scent<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>I had one, for two main reasons: 1 &#8211; because smell is such an evocative thing, and I liked the idea of one whiff transporting me back to the wedding day afterwards, and 2 &#8211; it was a brilliant excuse to buy expensive perfume as a treat as I normally rely on cheap stuff or gifts!<\/p>\n<p>I had also seen some beautiful getting ready photos with pretty perfume bottles teamed with champagne glasses, shoes or jewellery &#8211; although they never made it to my photo list in the end!<\/p>\n<p>We went over to France to buy the toast fizz so both treated ourselves to duty free fragrance for the big day. I knew what I wanted as I&#8217;d had a sample of it at a work thing &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3arqBV0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gucci Guilty<\/a>. I was so nearly put off by the name!<\/p>\n<p>But it smells heavenly and I loved wearing it, and when I put some on now for a special occasion it does remind me of the day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Kim &#8211; Wore A New Scent For Wedding &amp; Honeymoon<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>I bought <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+-zg4brnFKHFc24P7cEAuuw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marc Jacobs Daisy<\/a>. I wanted it for ages, but couldn&#8217;t justify it without good reason. Rory chose Ralph Lauren Pony in the orange bottle.<\/p>\n<p>I wore mine on the big day, and throughout our honeymoon. Now it&#8217;s a nice reminder of the day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Mel &#8211; Wore Her Signature Perfume<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>I thought about investing in a new fragrance but as much as I coveted pretty much everything in the perfume section in Boots, I knew I would feel more comfortable sticking with something I felt familiar with (I also didn\u2019t want to distract Rob with a surprising new scent at the top of the aisle!).<\/p>\n<p>It came down to my go-to \u2018event\u2019 perfume, Marc Jacobs Oh Lola! (so sweet and fruity!) or <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+RJD3nwEYtw3FJztDME1iLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Body Shop\u2019s coconut body mist<\/a>, which I\u2019ve worn for years as an everyday fragrance, it makes me think of beachy holidays.<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t actually remember which one I plumped for in the end, but I did make sure I purchased some higher end beauty products such as <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+JPSAVsolQgRKUFH8S-mrDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Clarins Renew Plus Body Serum<\/a> to use in the run up to the wedding, so I felt lovely and glowy on the day.<\/p>\n<p>I think it\u2019s good to be aware that a scent can evoke memories almost better than anything else though. For me it isn\u2019t a perfume but the scent of the lavender in our bouquets and centrepieces in the marquee that will always take me back.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-322607 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Perfume-Charlotte-Palazzo-Photography-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Day Perfume Charlotte Palazzo Photography\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Perfume-Charlotte-Palazzo-Photography-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Perfume-Charlotte-Palazzo-Photography-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Perfume-Charlotte-Palazzo-Photography-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Perfume-Charlotte-Palazzo-Photography-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Perfume-Charlotte-Palazzo-Photography-604x906.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Perfume-Charlotte-Palazzo-Photography-60x90.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/01\/Wedding-Day-Perfume-Charlotte-Palazzo-Photography.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charlottepalazzo.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte Palazzo Photography<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/light-airy-summer-wedding-ideas-with-a-touch-of-coral\/\">Light &amp; Airy Summer Wedding Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Amy &#8211; Is Not A Perfume Person<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>I hadn&#8217;t even thought about what perfume to wear, I guess I&#8217;m just not really a perfume person. I stopped wearing any perfume when I was pregnant because of queasiness around smells, and didn&#8217;t start again because I didn&#8217;t want to confuse Rose with a smell when she was breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p>But I have worn <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uyXLJa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Paul Smith Rose<\/a> for years on special occasions, and still wear it on date nights, so it seems a nice idea to wear that familiar smell.<\/p>\n<p>I absolutely agree that smells evoke memories, so hopefully on the day we can remember all our dates, and after the day we&#8217;ll have an even better memory to add to the smell memory bank. I&#8217;m not going to get a professional make-up person so will be spending my beauty budget on magic potions and treating myself to products I wouldn&#8217;t usually be able to justify buying.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Kate &#8211; Thought About A Wedding Party Scent<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>I love the idea of having a wedding party scent where the bridal party wear the same perfume but I&#8217;m not sure how that would work with everyone&#8217;s taste but something by <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+aACve_fQ7IY4Kbq-iAbW8g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jo Malone<\/a> would be fresh and classic.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Laura C &#8211; Wore Matching Signature Scents<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Like Amy, I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;m really a perfume person &#8211; a wedding scent wasn&#8217;t really something I paid too much thought to and it&#8217;s certainly not something I set aside any part of the budget for.<\/p>\n<p>In the end I wore a perfume I already owned &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+mQTlghv6DQhv-nLGnD4pUg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Clinique, Happy<\/a>. It smells fresh and light, and I wear it for special occasions so it just seemed fitting. Plus, Rich has the man&#8217;s version too and I quite liked the idea of wearing matching scents.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How To Apply Perfume &amp; Make It <em>Last<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to applying perfume, <strong>don&#8217;t rub it in<\/strong>, it can cause the smell to fade. Instead, simply spray onto your <strong>pulse points<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a sprayer and walker (\ud83d\udc4b hello that&#8217;s me!) be careful of spraying your wedding outfit. You wouldn&#8217;t want to <strong>accidentally damage or stain<\/strong> the beautiful fabric.<\/p>\n<p>You can also <strong>layer up<\/strong>, with a matching perfumed body lotion or moisturiser for an extra dose of your chosen scent.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfumedirect.com\/pages\/a-guide-to-perfume-strengths-and-types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">which type of perfume<\/a> is longer-wearing, <strong>Eau de Parfum<\/strong> has more perfume oil and is stronger. So for a long-lasting scent, it&#8217;s your best bet, but it&#8217;s likely to cost more.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"infoBox infoBox--tick theme--blue\"><p class=\"h2\"><\/p><\/p>\n<p>So there we have it, the ultimate guide to wedding perfume! You now have all you need to decide on whether a new scent is for you. Your different buying time options, places to purchase perfume, wedding room scent ideas and real-life perfume examples.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, how to apply perfume and ensure it lasts. Hope this was helpful!<\/p>\n<p><br\/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Further Reading<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Wedding Make Up &amp; Skin Problems \u2013 Pro MUAs Top Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-makeup-skin-problems\/\">Wedding Make Up &amp; Skin Problem Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Wedding Hairstyles \u2013 36 Ideas For Your Bridal Look\" href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-hairstyles-ideas\/\">Wedding Hairstyle Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unsure whether to invest in a wedding day perfume? 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