Seven New Wedding Traditions Every Modern Couple
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hen it comes to planning a wedding, much goes into consideration – including the wedding day traditions that come along with the ceremony and reception. For years, it’s always been customary for the bride to wear white, with a veil covering her face and for the father of the bride to give the woman away (as well as foot the bill). However, as time has passed, things have been changing and the matrimony customs of the past don’t necessarily work for the contemporary couple.
1. Toss out the bouquet toss. Traditional wedding games like tossing the bridal bouquet and removing the garter belt are being done less in favor of more dancing time.
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4. Ask guest to check their cell phones at the ceremony While social media is on the rise for the reception, asking guests to limit their use of their cellphones during the ceremony is also becoming a growing request. Limiting guest interaction with their cell phones during the nuptials is on the rise. You’ve hired a professional photographer to capture your guests’ faces, not a sea of cell phones.
5. Focus on the guest experience
The wedding may be a big deal for the bride and groom, but it’s also a time for the guests to have fun. Some couples are booking performers 2. Keep your bridal party intimate – singers, dancers, bands, acrobats, live painters Couples are shying away from large bridal – all for the sake of giving their guests a night parties and opting for a small group of friends to they’ll never forget. . stand by their side as they exchange vows. Large 6. Find music that speaks to you bridal parties have their own set of logistics that can be difficult to navigate, including booking When it comes to ceremony music, couples are hair appointments, makeup schedules, fittings, choosing songs that speak to their relationship, clothing pick up and drop off and stretch limos. rather than the traditional bridal chorus of Keeping it intimate will save you time, money ‘Here Comes The Bride’ or a wedding march of classical music. and frustration.
3. Socialize guests with social media A growing tradition among soon to be newlyweds is using social media during the big day with hashtags and filters. Snapchat is a big trend on the rise with weddings this year. Couples are creating custom geofilters – location based
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7. Don’t forget to keep some of the classics
While there may be a few changes here and there, when it comes to the style of décor or the overall look and feel of the occasion, it’s always good to keep some of the classic concepts.
