Etiquette is defined as a way to behave according to social norms. The previous post discussed ways that a wedding can exemplify proper etiquette. This post shows how the bride and groom can still have proper etiquette, while breaking some traditions and creating their own.
Many modern brides are changing up the way they are getting married from selecting her bridesmaids, to the perfect person to walk her down the aisle. Brides are choosing not only to be walked down the aisle by their father, but sometimes by a mother, brother, both parents, or even going down the aisle by herself. It is up to the bride who walks her down the aisle and in modern-day she is free to choose whoever she wants to walk her down the aisle. She is also free to choose who stands at her side when she says, “I do.” Instead of having a maid of honor why not have a mate or man of honor. If you have more guy friends than feel free to make them your bride’s men. Additionally, the amount of bridesmaids you pick does not have to be the same number as the groomsmen. It is alright for you to have your 6 closest friends by your side while your groom only has 2 by his side.
Another new trend for brides is to let her bridesmaids pick dresses of different colors and styles. The bridesmaids still look uniform and classy while giving the wedding party a more modern twist. Many brides who choose to do this will pick a color and let her bridesmaids pick the style they want or vice versa. 
Some other modern twists on traditions are the bride and groom choosing to write their own vows, which adds a personalized touch to the ceremony. Another way to personalize your wedding is ditching the wedding cake for something that better fits your style. There are many desert options from having a cupcake tower to having a dessert bar. Instead of cutting the cake you can cut the pie. There are also many alternatives to flowers that you can read about from a previous post that we have done. https://cheerseventplanning.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/traditional-wedding-flowers-or/
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Some brides are not the biggest fans of the bouquet toss. Many guests choose not to even try and catch it, as they do not feel ready for their own marriage and feel that it gives other guest reasons to highlight their single lifestyle. Cheers recently had a bride who did not want to pressure her single friends to be the only ones to catch her bouquet, so she invited all of her guests to catch it, and included a gift card on it. This bride also wanted to keep her bouquet so she used a bouquet of roses that were put together specifically for the toss. Her bridal toss was perfect for her because she was able to keep her bouquet and got more guests involved in the festivities.
Just make sure to remember that your wedding day is your special day and that you get to make it however you want. If you don’t like a certain tradition than don’t include it and add your own personal twist.
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