For centuries, weddings have followed strict tradition guidelines. But with the millennials coming of age and bringing with them the rebel like– defy the norm mentality, the wedding industry has been experiencing a shift away from the previous norm. The new wedding generation is taking wedding traditions of old and molding them into a personal representation of who they are is a fascinating process to say the least. Surprisingly, it has been strange, weird, and exciting to watch the shift gain momentum. But we applaud you and your bold “I don’t care attitude”. Your insistence to break the rules, defy the norm, drink soy latte while you shape your wedding into the expression of YOU is AWESOME!.
Forget the cute little babies. How about “Flower Grandmas”?. Adult weddings where no kids are allowed have become extremely popular and in turn forced wedding couples to get creative and come up with a new look for the flower girls and ring bearers. We have seen grandmas rock the responsibility better than the kids eve could, walking down the aisle with a ring pillow.
Believe it or not, it just so happens that not all brides have good relationships with their father or they lost their dad prior to wedding. That said, no-one said or etched it in stone, we do not think, that dad must be the one to escort the bride down the aisle. Today you have choices; uncle, mom, friend, brother, sister, your BFF, your dog, your high school mascot- whomever you feel is special to you and deserving of walking you down the aisle. I say, get creative. After all, it is your day
The sand ceremony where “bride” and “groom” blend two different colors of sand into a single Vase is a traditional unity ceremony. Also, tying of a knot or doing a paint spill on canvas of two colors. But the modern twist on the unity ceremony is where couples are mixing wine into a carafe and drinking it at the altar. We have also been known to set the couples up with a “Unity Vodka Shot” – obviously mixed from two different but complimentary flavors.
Typically, each bridesmaid would carry a bouquet of flowers comprised of the same flower arrangement as that of bride. No more. Brides are changing the game with what they allow their bridesmaids to carry. While some still include flowers with a floral ring and others opt for an arm wrap of flowers. Brides of today arrange for something different for their bridesmaids to carry, such as; lanterns, lit candles (if allowed) or framed pictures. We have arranged for Holographic Bouquets, Paper Flowers, Wands, Bouquets of Wood Sticks, and Pom Pom Bouquets. In short, get creative. It will definitely make for great wedding photos and add to amazing memories down the road.
No one declared or put into law that the bride’s side has to be female and buds on the groom’s side must all be male. Bridesmen and Groomsmaids are En Vogue. Find a suit that compliments and hopefully matches bridesmaid dresses and have your best guy friend to stand with you. Same applies for the girls on the groom’s side. Find a jumpsuit to match the suits and tuxes. And don’t worry about what anyone says, it is your day and others will fall in line.
This twist on a tradition is just like a Blu Ray player, some bought into it most didn’t, others never tried. Nonetheless, I would be remiss if I at least did not provide you with this option, which some couples are embracing. A typical wedding reception diner is either a plated, buffet, or comprised of action stations. Some couples are opting for a “family style” wedding meal. Just like during Thanksgiving dinner, large plates of food passed around the table for guests to grab what they can. Those who have done the family style, say this added to the intimacy of their reception. If the family style reception dinner sounds like something you would like to consider, besides the intimacy there is another positive. Pricewise it falls somewhere between the cost of a buffet and a sit-down plated meal.
Traditionally, a couple, with all due fanfare makes the first cut into a cake, feeding each other while the photographer burns a memory card. Then the cake is wheeled away into a secret room in the kitchen to be masterfully sliced up by a professional for service to guests. Well, let me drop some wisdom as to a new trend in the cake serving function or at least in the way one of our couples decided to do it. After the obligatory first slice of cake for themselves, the bride and groom decided to serve the cake to guests themselves. And in as much as this was a bit shocking, clumsy, sticky, with some cake portion not proportionally sliced and others mingled, It was a beautiful gesture on the part of the bride and groom that added to a personal touch and allowed the couple to thank their guests.
So there you have it….. Should you try any suggestions presented above or come up with your own twist on a tradition, we would love to hear your story and possibly publish it. And if you need our assistance with any of your Wedding Planning needs, including assistance with serving cake to 350 guests, we will be there right beside chopping up the icing.