Face it, this is your wedding. Its ok to do it different than Mom did!
1. Your wedding dress should be white.
The New Twist: The white or ivory wedding dress will always be in style, but that certainly doesn't mean it's your only option. Mix it up with a blush, nude, or pale blue wedding gown.
2. You have to wear a veil.
The New Twist: Break the standard with a chic headband, a fabulous feather fascinator, or a few sparkly hair clips. Or just leave your hair down with nothing at all (you rebel, you!).
3. You need to choose two wedding colors.
The New Twist: Your wedding palette can be made up of as many (or as few) colors as you like, though we advise that you exercise some restraint. Some of the prettiest palettes are entirely monochromatic, whether it's a soft yellow or a bold purple
4. Traditional ceremonies can't be personalized.
The New Twist: Consider new ways to do traditional ceremonies. For the unity candle lighting, add a twist by using a new material. We know of two chefs who mixed spices together to represent their union. Or incorporate a lesser-known tradition like the wine box -- you lock a bottle of wine and love letters to each other in a box during the ceremony to be opened on your tenth anniversary.
5. You can only walk down the aisle to Mendelssohn's Wedding March.
The New Twist: Have your DJ play your favorite love song or a Caribbean steel drum melody, or hire a two-piece band to play an instrumental version of a rock or pop song that's special to your relationship.
6 Ceremony programs are usually formal.
The New Twist: Get creative with your stationery! Turn your program into a Mad Lib or a crossword puzzle with clues about your relationship. Guests will love the fun idea -- and appreciate having something to do while they wait for the ceremony to start
7. You shouldn't see each other until the ceremony.
The New Twist: Schedule a "first look" photo shoot (you and your groom meet with just the photographer before the ceremony). This saves time after the ceremony, so you can actually enjoy your cocktail hour, and it gives you a few precious moments to spend with your spouse before the wedding day craziness sets in.
8. You should make your exit in a shower of rice.
The New Twist: There are so many more exciting options, from eco-friendly confetti to garland wands or bells. You can even create a "tossing table" -- set out paper cones and bowls of confetti, glitter, even air-popped popcorn (hold the butter) or herbs (like lavender) to shower the newlyweds with.
9. Bridesmaids are female and groomsmen are male.
The New Twist: Don't confine your list of VIPs to your female friends (or his to only guys)! If your best friend happens to be a guy, make him your bridesman, or have a groomswoman for him.
10. Cocktail hour takes place after the ceremony and before the reception.
The New Twist: Get the party started early! While you might not want your guests to hit the hard stuff before the ceremony, you can still set up a table with lemonade, iced tea, or even ice water with sliced lemons or cucumber.
10 wedding traditions it is ok to break was taken from one of my favorite webistes theknot
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