Wedding traditions or do your own thing?

Lets chat about some classic wedding traditions and how the industry is changing to embrace unique-ness

Brides should wear white

As a self-proclaimed colour lover… I firmly disagree with this. The bride can and should wear whatever she wants. White is traditional, stunning and timeless but I absolutely adore an alternative full sequin or beaded bridal gown or a full floral veil.

This stunning floral and blue dress is such a vibe. 

Image source: Pinterest - Green Wedding Shoes

They invited us so we need to invite them…

I hear this chat all the time. Whilst it’s nice to return the favour and invite people to share your day, it’s very easy to get carried away. It’s a good idea to base your guest list on your relationships in the present and also your budget. Avoid inviting people for the sake of it or because someone else thinks they should be there; it’s likely to boil over at some point and it’s impossible to keep everyone happy. Being invited to a wedding is a privilege and not a given.

We really need to have a…

The flippant me would say ‘you don’t need anything’, you should want it if you’re going to invest in it as part of your day. Wedding budgets can very quickly escalate if you focus on paying for things you’re not bothered about but are choosing to have because they looked good at another wedding or caught your eye on Pinterest. You also risk looking back and regretting your choices - really focus on what’s important to you. 

Bridesmaids need to be all the same…

I’ve seen some stunning examples of mixed bridesmaid dresses and it’s the perfect opportunity for you to inject a splash of personality into your wedding day. I’ve seen some examples of the same colour but different dresses (this is a great idea if you have bridesmaids that have different body shapes that want to feel comfortable!) or a colour scheme or pattern theme. Giving the bridesmaids a little bit of freedom to choose will remove some of the stress in the planning process too!

Image source: Rock My Wedding

The groom can’t see the bride before the ceremony…

First look or no first look? Some people want the surprise element and it’s a beautiful moment when you capture that initial reaction from your partner and guests. However, if you’re a bit of an introvert like me, a first look would help ease those nerves and give you both a special moment together before the day itself gets started.