Creative And Unconventional Wedding Details For Brides Looking For A Break From Tradition
Marriage is certainly a traditional institution, but just because you're getting hitched doesn't mean that you need to hitch yourself to old rituals. It's YOUR wedding, which means you get to choose which traditions you want to borrow, and which you want to swap out for something new.
Read ahead to see some bouquet alternatives, stellar shoes, and dresses that are anything but plain white. If you're looking for a less-than-traditional cake, we've got you covered.
You're Invited To An Unorthodox Wedding
Unique invitations are a great way to signal to your guests that your wedding isn't going to be a run of the mill affair. This laser cut wood design is perfect for an outdoorsy wedding.
You can also find invitations made out of other found materials like seashells or driftwood. Get creative!
Donut Miss Out On A Donut Wall
Donut walls are making their way into the mainstream, but they still aren't as popular as the traditional wedding cake. The couple in the photo above have both a cake and a donut wall, but you could easily get away with one or the other.
If you prefer your dough deep fried, let your guests help themselves to some honey glazed perfection.
Twisted Tights
Can you imagine how awesome these tights would look paired with a tea-length dress and some kitten heels? These are so intricate and beautiful that even your most traditional future in-laws will be excited about them.
Accessories like these are a great way to jazz up a more traditional ensemble. Read on for an embroidered dress straight out of your most whimsical wedding dreams.
Living Decor
Traditional florals and elaborate centerpieces too common for your unique tastes? How about these custom wire spheres draped with foliage and hanging from the ceiling?
Flowers are great, but plants are just different enough to be wonderfully unexpected. If you're having a winter wedding, this could be a classy way to incorporate some mistletoe.
Origami Place Cards
Put the Japanese art of paper folding to good use by making some origami place cards or party favors. These origami elephants were made for a wedding that included a Save the Elephants campaign.
Use your big day as an opportunity to champion some fantastic causes.
Pretty In Pink
Why wear white when you could put on this beautifully embroidered cotton candy masterpiece of a dress? White is for brides who like to play it safe. Let's hope your future husband is a safe bet so your dress doesn't have to be.
You better serve cotton candy for dessert if you wear this dress though because you'll have all your guests craving carnival treats. Read ahead for an innovative way to arrange your seating chart.
Something Blue
This bride's red hair and gorgeous bouquet perfectly accent her all-over pale blue dress. If this picture doesn't convince you that white dresses are overrated, I don't know what will.
This blue dress is just as ethereal as a pure white one, but with some extra dreamy pizzazz.
Naked Cake
Yeah, big fancy cakes are nice, but do they look as inviting as this flower studded creation? Everybody scrapes the thick fondant off of traditional wedding cakes anyway.
You can get a naked cake in any flavor that suits your fancy. Are you a chocoholic or more of a lemon curd person?
Please Be Seated
This glass interlocking hexagonal seating chart will make your guests feel like they're in a magical greenhouse. The shape of this design has sort of a beehive feel, which could work for a spring themed wedding.
Forgo traditional place cards for a system that doubles as some statement decor. Read on for a unique way to modernize your wedding space.
Unveil Your Creativity
Unconventional brides don't have to do away with traditional wedding elements entirely. Sure, veils are traditional, but they don't have to be boring. You can spice up your wedding look by wearing a unique and detailed veil.
Pick whatever shape or style works best for you!
A Tepee For Two
This couple chose to do away with the idea of a wedding party. They eloped instead and spent their first moments as a married couple under the stars.
Weddings don't have to be a grand affair. This little blanket and tepee setup looks great in pictures and adds something special to a more private ceremony.
Neon Nuptials
Neon signs are a cool way to bring a 50s feel to your special day. You can have a sign custom made with your new last name to put over your buffet or dessert table.
You can keep the sign and use it as home decor after your wedding. Small details like this can make a wedding feel less generic and more personal. Read ahead for wedding shoes fit for a Disney princess (maybe not the one you're thinking of).
Pie In The Sky
Cake is delicious, but some of us prefer flaky crust and a well-made fruit filling. If you're more of a pie person, why cling to a crumby tradition (pun intended)?
You can serve a tiered pie that mimics a traditional wedding cake or do away with that idea entirely and have tons of mini tartlets. The possibilities are endless.
I'm Here For Sheer
While this dress isn't too far out of the box, it definitely swings away from a sweetheart neckline and a poofy skirt. A barely-there dress is a little risky, but if done properly, not too risqué for your conservative grandmother.
This dress is too magnificent not to at least try on.
Belle Of The Ball
These shoes are everything. The ornate gold design is only enhanced by the intricate sole. It's Disney without being too Disney. The heel is a perfect height. Sign me up for these shoes.
These shoes are also a perfect excuse to wear a shorter dress. If you've got 'em, flaunt 'em. Read on for a bride who rocked a black dress on her wedding day.
Bridal Boots
Wedding shoes are typically dainty and understated, but why not opt for something a little bolder? These over the knee lace boots are non-traditional but still beautifully bridal.
These boots were made for walking to the altar, and that's just what they'll do.
A Fantasy Adventure
This couple decided to do away with tradition and have an epic fantasy literary adventure wedding in Colorado. The bride's dress was handmade by her mother, the tables were decorated with books and book-related trinkets, and the whole wedding party wore custom vests and dresses.
This whole wedding looks like a fairy tale dream and we're very jealous of all the guests who got to attend.
Back To Black
While wearing black to your wedding can sometimes be considered edgy or macabre, this bride is pulling it off beautifully. She looks soft and romantic with the perfect amount of dark drama.
Her new husband is looking pretty spiffy too if I do say so myself.
Better Than A Bouquet
An embroidery hoop half covered in flowers or foliage makes a great alternative to a traditional bouquet. These wreaths are easy to DIY and are less expensive than handfuls of flowers.
Details like this add a unique touch to a tried and true institution. You can even find mini embroidery hoops for your flower girls.
Platforms Or Bust
We've seen a few variations on the classic wedding shoe on this list already, but none of them were as out of the box as these impressive platforms.
Shock your guests with some stageworthy rockstar shoes, because it's your day and you can stand tall if you want to.
