Morgan Elizabeth Weddings Traditions are fun. Traditions are personal. Traditions are part of your family or religion. Whatever it is driving you to keep certain traditions alive, we love building these personal moments into your wedding day. We suggest you discuss traditions that mean a lot to you and your fiancé, then bring your families into the discussion. Brainstorm new traditions you might want to start. We’re breaking down some of our favorite traditions; whether they’re old or new to you!
Something new, something borrowed, something blue
There are a lot of opportunity with this one! What used to be focused only on the bride; more modern-day traditions allow you to have something new, borrowed and blue incorporated into the wedding. Usually the new is easy: ring, dress, suit, etc. Something borrowed could be a family piece such as a veil, jewelry, or a cake cutting set. Common blue items include shoes, bridesmaids’ dresses, or a piece of blue fabric sewn into your dress – love this one!
Anniversary dance
Coordinate with your DJ or band to have an anniversary dance after the important dances are done. If you aren’t familiar with this tradition, all the couples will join you on the dance floor. Every so often the DJ will say a number of years to see who has been married the longest. This will continue until there is one couple left on the dance floor with you and your groom. It’s fun to see how long couples have been married!
Bonus – you can also gift a bouquet or centerpiece to the last standing couple.
Guest books
Here is your chance to stick with a traditional guest book or totally personalize it! You could have a book to allow guests to sign or make a photo book of your engagement photos, frame an engagement photo and have a white border around it. We recently had a friend make a vintage ski for her guests to sign and it was a big hit! You can purchase a puzzle and each guest writes on a puzzle piece. If your wedding has a theme, be creative with the theme and you will have a special rememberance of your wedding guests.
Ribbon bouquet using the ribbons on all shower gifts
If you don’t know about a ribbon bouquet, it’s super easy. On the day of your bridal shower, having someone collect all the bows and ribbons (Remember – the number of times you “break” a ribbon, the more kids you will have!). You then take a paper plate and piece together a bouquet. Check out this YouTube video for instructions. Use the bouquet at your rehearsal to practice walking down the aisle.
Grandparents for the flower girl and ring bearer
Shannon did this one and it’s freaking adorable! Shannon asked her grandparents to be the flower girl and ring bearer in her ceremony. It’s a crowd favorite and a great option to involve your grandparents, especially if you don’t have any little ones to partake.
Alternative dessert options
It’s becoming more and more common for bride and grooms to opt out of having a wedding cake that is served to guests for dessert. It’s more common now to just have a cutting cake for the bride and groom. Dessert tables are a popular thing currently, to offer variety to guests. We have seen everything from cheesecakes, pies and homemade desserts to donut walls, candy tables, as well as: ice cream and waffle food trucks. Whatever satisfies your sweet tooth, indulge!
