Here is our list of wedding traditions that can be sidelined.
1. Old-School Rule: Brides must wear a long, white gown.
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The New Twist: Wear whatever you want. Yes, we know the long
white gown is everyone’s dream but you can be different as long as you’re
comfortable in it.2. Old-School Rule: You can only have two wedding colours.
The New Twist: Your palette can have as many (or as few) colours as you want. The trick is to make sure they work together by using multiple neutrals or colors in the same family of shades (think: pink, orange and yellow, or a palette of white, cream and blush).
3. Old-School Rule: The ceremony program has to be formal.
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The New Twist: Programs should include important info, like
who's in the bridal party and the meaning behind your cultural traditions, but
that doesn't mean you can't have a bit of fun with the design. Turn your
programs into a playful Mad Lib, crossword puzzle with clues about your
relationship or even make fortune-tellers with fun facts about your childhood
or even something as functional as a fan. Guests will love the idea, and
they'll appreciate having something to do while they wait for the ceremony to
start.4. Old-School Rule: Bridesmaids are female and groomsmen are male.
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The New Twist: I love this idea. Don't confine your list of
VIPs to your female friends (and vice versa for grooms). If your best friend in
the world happens to be a guy, make him your bridesman, or a groom can ask his
good friend to be a groomswoman (if there’s anything like that). Coordinate
their looks with the rest of the party with accessories like a colorful bow tie
or sash.5. Old-School Rule: You can't see each other before the ceremony.
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The New Twist: This superstition has long been proven false,
so there's really nothing stopping you if you don't want to wait until your
walk down the aisle to see one another. Schedule a first-look photo shoot (you
and your fiancé meet with just the photographer before the ceremony), say some words
of prayer together or just do some check ups together. 6. Old-School Rule: Your bridesmaids should wear matching dresses.
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The New Twist: Let your girls' individual personalities
shine by having each one pick a dress that suits her own taste and figure. The
trick to pulling off the mismatched look is to have one cohesive element, like
the same fabric, color or length. Or let them personalize their look with
accessories, like funky jewelry, boleros or patterned tights, you can also set
the limits.
7. Old-School Rule: Ceremony seating is based on a bride’s side
and groom’s side.
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The New Twist: It used to be that guests of the bride sat on
the left and guests of the groom on the right. Even now, plenty of your guests
will go by this guideline. But if your partner’s family is huge and yours is
tiny, your ceremony will look a little weird if most people are seated on one
side. If you’re having ushers, ask them to direct your VIPs, grandparents,
aunts, uncles and the like to prime seats toward the front of either side and
instruct your other guests to sit in any open seat. No ushers? No problem.
Place a sign in the area and have it read something like, "Choose a seat,
not a side—we’re all family once the knot is tied."8. Old-School Rule: Wedding ceremonies take place in religious institutions.
The New Twist: If you grew up attending worship services and have always dreamed of walking down that aisle, then this is not for you. Otherwise, pick a ceremony venue that's meaningful to the both of you. It can be anywhere: a park, backyard, an old theater or anywhere you’re comfortable with. Just check with your officiant ahead of time to make sure they're comfortable with marrying you outside of a religious space, it doesn’t look bad as it sounds… or does it?
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