How to incorporate unique traditions into your wedding
Weddings are full of traditions. From “something old, new, borrowed and blue,” tossing the bouquet, or being walked down the aisle. Many of these are a given, and will be incorporated into your modern wedding without a second thought. But other new traditions are popping up and our couples are thinking outside of the box and getting creative. Here are a few of the unique traditions we’ve had the privilege to witness at recent weddings.
UNITING THE GUESTS
During Alicia + Phillip’s ceremony, scarves tied together were passed across the aisle symbolizing the uniting of all the guests and the bonding of the two families. This beautiful gesture was a great way to make the guests feel included.
HANDFASTING
Lindsay + Andrew used a tradition that dates back to Celtic times. The bride and groom hold opposite hands (so their arms make a figure eight—representing eternity). Then, their hands are tied together with ribbon to symbolize a union.
SMOKE BOMBS
Shannon + Ian opted for a modern idea. Smoke bombs have become a favorite trend of Wedding Photographers. They used their wedding colors and surprised their guests with this dramatic effect.
FIRE JUMPING
Another Pagan ritual is to leap through the flames by jumping over a fire pit or bonfire. Ali + Eli were married on the Summer Solstice and wanted to incorporate a Pagan ritual into their coastal elopement. Midsummer has long been thought to be a time of magic. The purpose of jumping over the fire is to purify, also it’s believed to ward off evil spirits.
Do you have ideas for unique traditions you would like to incorporate into your upcoming nuptials? We’d love to hear all about them!
Remember it’s your wedding, feel free to get creative with it!