Non-traditional isn’t synonymous for off the wall or crazy. And traditional doesn’t mean old school or stuffy. Creating your traditions allows you to host a wedding that reflects your personalities and relationship well! And blending both gives you the opportunity to plan the wedding of your dreams.
There are so many ways to show off your personalities throughout the wedding planning process. Your actual wedding day is the most important and impactful, but your engagement session can exude you and yours too! You can showcase your personalities with your engagement session by choosing locations near and dear to you. As well as picking your favorite season and knowing how seasons affect your engagement photos.
So I’m breaking down your options: hosting a traditional or non-traditional wedding. Each has some great ideas on ceremonies and traditions to use on your wedding.
The length of your ceremony and what you choose to do with that time is entirely up to you! Some ceremonies are 20 minutes, and some are 2 hours.
Personalized vows stress you out? No worries- go with the traditional option. Your wedding ceremony is not something you’ll soon forget. So include your guests and make some fantastic memories! Below are some ideas for your wedding ceremony, but you’ll find the possibilities are endless!
Evening wedding
Traditional vows
Exchange of rings ceremony
Unity candle
Hosted at a church or hotel
Daytime wedding
Passing of the rings
Personalized vow exchange
Outdoor ceremony
Symbols of religion- worship song, washing feet, etc.
Your Houston wedding reception can be as wild or calm as you’d like it! It can be structured giving your guests constant activity, or it can be guest led. When choosing details about your reception, think about you and your man, as well as what your family and friends would enjoy! Creating a genuine experience for your guests that represent your relationship well will leave your family and friends raving about your big day.
Grand entrance
First dance
Dad daughter dance
Cake cutting
Bouquet and garter tosses
Grand exit
Creative grand entrance
Mother son dance
Anniversary dance
Wedding reception activities: Shoe game, lawn games, poker station, etc
Lounge area for guest
Creative send offs/grand exit: lantern, bubbles, sparklers, plane, etc
Firstly, it’s essential to understand neither option, a traditional or non-traditional wedding, is bad. They are simply different. Above all, use the activities you choose as a way to express yourself!
Even better, choose the activities from both options that you resonate with most — thus creating your wedding day traditions! At many weddings I photograph now, both the bride and groom share dances with a parent or grandparent. A perfect example of making your wedding your own and doing what works for you as a couple!
My list of traditional or non-traditional wedding activities is not all-encompassing. The sky’s the limit when wedding planning!
Pop in your details below and get wedding planning advice straight to your inbox. Including how to plan a wedding with photography in mind!
Non-traditional isn’t synonymous for off the wall or crazy. And traditional doesn’t mean old school or stuffy. Creating your traditions allows you to host a wedding that reflects your personalities and relationship well! And blending both gives you the opportunity to plan the wedding of your dreams.
There are so many ways to show off your personalities throughout the wedding planning process. Your actual wedding day is the most important and impactful, but your engagement session can exude you and yours too! You can showcase your personalities with your engagement session by choosing locations near and dear to you. As well as picking your favorite season and knowing how seasons affect your engagement photos.
So I’m breaking down your options: hosting a traditional or non-traditional wedding. Each has some great ideas on ceremonies and traditions to use on your wedding.
The length of your ceremony and what you choose to do with that time is entirely up to you! Some ceremonies are 20 minutes, and some are 2 hours.
Personalized vows stress you out? No worries- go with the traditional option. Your wedding ceremony is not something you’ll soon forget. So include your guests and make some fantastic memories! Below are some ideas for your wedding ceremony, but you’ll find the possibilities are endless!
Evening wedding
Traditional vows
Exchange of rings ceremony
Unity candle
Hosted at a church or hotel
Daytime wedding
Passing of the rings
Personalized vow exchange
Outdoor ceremony
Symbols of religion- worship song, washing feet, etc.
Your Houston wedding reception can be as wild or calm as you’d like it! It can be structured giving your guests constant activity, or it can be guest led. When choosing details about your reception, think about you and your man, as well as what your family and friends would enjoy! Creating a genuine experience for your guests that represent your relationship well will leave your family and friends raving about your big day.
Grand entrance
First dance
Dad daughter dance
Cake cutting
Bouquet and garter tosses
Grand exit
Creative grand entrance
Mother son dance
Anniversary dance
Wedding reception activities: Shoe game, lawn games, poker station, etc
Lounge area for guest
Creative send offs/grand exit: lantern, bubbles, sparklers, plane, etc
Firstly, it’s essential to understand neither option, a traditional or non-traditional wedding, is bad. They are simply different. Above all, use the activities you choose as a way to express yourself!
Even better, choose the activities from both options that you resonate with most — thus creating your wedding day traditions! At many weddings I photograph now, both the bride and groom share dances with a parent or grandparent. A perfect example of making your wedding your own and doing what works for you as a couple!
My list of traditional or non-traditional wedding activities is not all-encompassing. The sky’s the limit when wedding planning!
Pop in your details below and get wedding planning advice straight to your inbox. Including how to plan a wedding with photography in mind!
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