Wedding traditions such as tossing the bouquet, having a flower girl walk down the aisle, and cutting the cake with your new spouse have been carried on by couples throughout time. There’s no doubt that these traditions will continue, but that doesn’t mean that you have to adhere to them on your big day! If you and your other half tend to do things the untraditional way, consider some fun and unique alternatives to common wedding day traditions:
Instead of a flower girl…
How about asking grandma to walk down the aisle? Let’s be honest, having your adorable grandma throw flower petals on your aisle runner is equally as charming as having a 7 year old get the job done. This might be unconventional, but it’s a special way to include your grandma in your big day. You may even want to consider having both of your grandmas act as flower girls. Don’t have a ring bearer? I think grandpa may be up for the challenge!
Instead of the bouquet toss…
Not psyched about the idea of tossing your bouquet backwards at your reception to a crowd of eager women? You don’t have to! Instead, create new wedding memories by choosing who to present with your bouquet. Give it to the couple about to get married, or gift it to a pair at your nuptials who have been married the longest.
Instead of a white dress…
If you’ve never been enthralled by the idea of wearing a dress, why start now? You can wear a classy jumpsuit down the aisle, or opt for a dress but forgo the white and go with a floral pattern instead. You can even choose a dress in a super unconventional color, like black! Vera Wang has a stunning collection of black bridal gowns that may make you reconsider white.
Instead of wearing a veil…
There are a number of alternatives to the traditional wedding veil. Consider wearing a flower in your hair, a fancy hat, a tiara or a headband, or skip the veil altogether. If you have a gorgeous backless dress that you would like to show off, then why cover that up with a veil?
Instead of a cake…
From pies and cupcakes to donuts and ice cream sundaes, don’t be afraid to expand your horizons when it comes to wedding desserts. If you do want to stick with cake, however, consider going faux – it costs less than a real cake! The bottom tier is real so that you and your spouse can experience the cake cutting ceremony. Sheet cake will be brought out from the kitchen for your and your guests to enjoy – nobody will know your cake is fake except for you!
What classic wedding traditions will you be breaking on your big day? Share your thoughts with us!
Photo Credit: Genevieve Leiper via Bridal Guide
