One of the best parts of my job is when I see something at a wedding I’ve never seen before. One of the worst parts is that it’s usually followed by the thought “I wish I would have thought of that for my wedding!”. In fact, I recently started to say that (although my wedding was beautiful and the day of my dreams!), there are only three things I would keep about my own Beautiful Day:
- The Date - February 5th
- The Dress - White Satin, Princess A-Line with Black Embroidered Details
- The Groom - I kind of like him..... :)
Other than that, I’d go back to the drawing board!
While looking at some recent client pictures, I realized that I had a great idea for a blog post. Because let’s face it, I can’t do these things myself and I’ve got a while until my daughter’s weddings (they’re both under 3 years old)! BUT I’ve got YOU! So here it is, just a few of the “cool” things I’ve seen done at weddings, just some of the “cool” things I suggest you take a good hard look at while planning your own big day. And remember that more traditions are going out the window lately so don’t tie yourself down to what “should” be done!
Here are just a few photos of some cool ideas... I plan on writing a follow-up to this blog with more ideas in the coming weeks (I need some more photos to come in!)
Brighten it UP!
You don't have to use dull or darker colors for Fall and Winter months. These bouquets are from an October 2012 Wedding and looked AMAZING going down the aisle!
Flowers - Twigs & Branches Floral
Add some color to your life!
Remember you can have your pure-white wedding dress but still add in a POP of color using your shoes or, in this case, by dying your slip!
Photo - JLB Wedding
Flowers - Twigs & Branches Floral
Embrace the cooollldddd
Being a winter bride myself, I can truly appreciate a good snowy, winter wedding. Let's face it, you can't get much more romantic!
Photo - Clicking Through Life
Buck Tradition
Ceremony and Reception timing too tight for photos? Buck tradition and see your groom BEFORE the ceremony!
This affords you the rare opportunity for a "First Look" that doesn't include 100+ of your closest family and friends (usually just you, your groom and your photographer and / or videographer). Trust me, it's a much more intimate way to see eachother for the first time!
Photo - JLB Wedding
Get Square
Forget the traditional look of round table after round table and go for the more "family style" afforded by long, rectangular tables.
Want even more of a pop? Mix squares, rectangles and rounds to give your reception a cool look!
Photo - Weddings by Adrienne & Amber
Move away from the head of the class!
You don't HAVE to have your head table front and center in the room! This photo features a "captains table" head table that is placed in the middle of the room rather than at the head. It lets the couple truly be surrounded by their friends and family on their Big Day!
Photo - JS Photography
Pattern it!
You don't have to have simple, A-Line solid colored bridesmaid dresses!! Choose a lively, bold pattern for the girls and pair it up with a cool photo-op location and you've got yourself some stunning photos!
Photo - JLB Wedding
