More and more brides and grooms are skipping the even guys and girls setup and the matchy-matchy look in favor of less traditional ideas. Here are five hot ones!
Nonmatching Bridesmaids
If the thought of dressing up all your bridesmaids in matching head-to-toe getups makes you cringe, skip it. There are a couple of easy ways to go about it. Try picking two coordinating patterns or a fun pattern and color combo; then dress every other girl in one of the two. Another approach is to dress your maid of honor in a patterned gown and have each bridesmaid wear another one of your wedding colors. If you'd like to stick to one main color and fabric, just leave the rest up to the girls. They’ll, of course, be happy to pick their own dress. It can also be a fun idea to let them pick their own shoes and
accessories, keeping with your wedding colors.
Including Your Pets
Let's face it: To those who own them, pets are like family. This means there's no way they're staying behind on the big day. More couples are finding unique ways to include their cherished pets in their wedding ceremonies by subbing them into usual bridal party roles. (Think ring bearers, flower girls, or even escorts.) And we're not just talking about man's best friend either. Cats, fish, and birds are popping up at weddings too -- often even dressed for the occasion. You'll find cats posing for photos that appear on invitations, save-the-dates, and escort cards, and birds in antique cages on display to greet guests. For a fun way to include your canine companion, consider making him or her the pooch of honor or the best dog. If you have more than one, have them walk your parents or special members of the bridal party down the aisle.
Kids-Only Lineups
Let the adults sit back and enjoy the ceremony while the little ones in your lives take on the bridal party duties. There are quite a few ways to do this and no set rules on what the arrangement must be, so just figure out a plan that fits your needs. Consider having multiple flower girls in lieu of bridesmaids or all junior groomsmen.
Varied Flower Arrangements
Your groomsmen's boutonnieres and your bridesmaids’ bouquets needn’t be the same. One way to do this is to select different arrangements for each in a similar color scheme. Or have each bridesmaid carry a bouquet of one bloom, while the bridal bouquet is comprised of all their flowers.
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