1) When planning a celebration, some people find ways to imbue the event with their personal signature. (2) Brides often seek ways to personalize their wedding receptions, making the event more memorable. (3) For example, they will display a slide presentation of snapshots of the couple's lives from their childhoods through their engagement. (4) Also, they often exhibit photographs of their parents' and grandparents' lives to establish a connection to their pasts as well a photographic history of both families. (5) Another way to personalize the reception is to have guests engrave their names on a silver platter with an engraving tool or sign the photographic mat that will encompass a portrait of the couple.