Modern Wedding Traditions

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Micro weddings and elopements are becoming more and more popular. Saying I do wherever they want and then later having a party or get together.

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Switch the bouquet toss for giving the bouquet to the couple who has been married the longest to honor them and not embarrass anyone.

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Wedding themes, scenes, and outfits are starting to favor more and more color. Chic, dramatic, and beautiful.

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Shake up the wedding party. No equal numbers, no equal bridesmaids or groomsmen, and no age restrictions. Go big, go small skip it.

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Pick any ring you want. Diamonds or no diamonds. Mix up the colors and stones. Be you and do what makes you happy.

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Unplug your wedding. Put the phones and electronics away and be present in the celebration.

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You don’t have to go with a traditional cake. Pick a dessert you love and go with that. Donut walls, pies, Macarons, mini cakes, etc…

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Make the ceremony your own. Choose anyone you want to officiate and do your own vows.

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Skip the registry and go with a honeymoon fund donation gift or spa treatments or other creative ideas.

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Hire a hair and makeup artist for your big day. Reduce stress and look amazing.

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Modern Wedding Traditions

Micro weddings and elopements are becoming more and more popular. Saying I do wherever they want and then later having a party or get together.

Switch the bouquet toss for giving the bouquet to the couple who has been married the longest to honor them and not embarrass anyone.

Wedding themes, scenes, and outfits are starting to favor more and more color. Chic, dramatic, and beautiful.

Shake up the wedding party. No equal numbers, no equal bridesmaids or groomsmen, and no age restrictions. Go big, go small skip it.

Pick any ring you want. Diamonds or no diamonds. Mix up the colors and stones. Be you and do what makes you happy.

Unplug your wedding. Put the phones and electronics away and be present in the celebration.

You don’t have to go with a traditional cake. Pick a dessert you love and go with that. Donut walls, pies, Macarons, mini cakes, etc…

Make the ceremony your own. Choose anyone you want to officiate and do your own vows.

Skip the registry and go with a honeymoon fund donation gift or spa treatments or other creative ideas.

Hire a hair and makeup artist for your big day. Reduce stress and look amazing.

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