{"id":43331,"date":"2017-06-13T02:13:45","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T16:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/ten-wedding-traditions\/"},"modified":"2024-03-19T21:21:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T10:21:47","slug":"ten-wedding-traditions","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/ten-wedding-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"10 wedding traditions you don’t have to follow"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are plenty of rules and traditions that couples feel obligated to partake in on their wedding day, but here are 10\u00a0wedding traditions that you don’t have to follow! Take a deep breath and remember: this day is all about you and your partner!<\/p>\n

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1. Rule: Have a bouquet and garter toss<\/h2>\n

There is really no need to do either of these things unless you really want to. They can be a bit of fun, but if you’re not into it, then don’t feel guilty- guests <\/a>don’t usually mind either way.<\/p>\n

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See this gorgeous real wedding here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Rule: One side for guests at the ceremony for each person<\/h2>\n

We’re a big fan of the “pick a seat, not a side” rule. This is especially important if you have different amounts of guests <\/a>invited, you don’t want to have five people on one side and 100 on the other! Get your ushers to seat everyone and spread them out as evenly as possible.<\/p>\n

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See this surprise wedding here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Rule: Brides are to wear a long white or ivory dress<\/h2>\n

That rule went out the window years ago! And although we love a beautiful white gown<\/a>, a sequined,\u00a0coloured or floral gown<\/a> is just something else! What a surprising and unique way to make your day your own.<\/p>\n

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See the real wedding here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Rule: You have to wear a veil<\/h2>\n

In the days of flower crowns <\/a>and beautiful jewelled headpieces, feel free to ditch the veil if you don’t feel like it suits you.<\/p>\n

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See this real wedding here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Rule: You can only have only two colours\u00a0in your\u00a0scheme<\/h2>\n

You can have as MANY colours as you like in your colour scheme<\/a>! Remember that ultimately- no one else’s taste matters.<\/p>\n

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See this colourful<\/a> real wedding here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. Rule: Brides have to be walked by their dad<\/h2>\n

There is no reason why brides have to be walked down the aisle by their dad. You could walk with your mum, both parents, your son, brother, aunt, alone- it really is up to you!<\/p>\n

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Real Bride Madelyn had both her mum and dad walk her down the aisle.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Rule: You have to walk down the aisle<\/h2>\n

You don’t have to actually have it this way, either. You don’t need to walk down the aisle to “here comes the bride”<\/a>. You could always be there to greet your guests or be standing at the front with your partner. The sky is the limit!<\/p>\n

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See this gorgeous real wedding here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. Rule: You have to sleep apart the night before<\/h2>\n

Don’t feel pressured to spend the night apart<\/a> if it’s not what you want. Remember that it’s so important to get a good night sleep, and if that means the comfort of having your love beside you, then so be it!<\/p>\n

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See this styled shoot here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. Rule: You can’t see each other beforehand<\/h2>\n

First looks <\/a>are a thing for a reason. They’re adorable, they help you to ease nerves, and it means that the two of you can get some photographs out of the way prior to the ceremony- leaving more time to spend with your guests.<\/p>\n

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See this styled shoot here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10. Rule: Separate\u00a0Hens and Bucks parties<\/h2>\n

Why not have a “huck’s” party? You CAN combine the two. If you’re stressed about your partner ending up with a chunk of hair missing or a broken limb the week before the wedding, then this is a good way to ease that stress! You can still have a few hours apart, and then meet up and end it with a house party, so that the night doesn’t get too wild. It’s okay to want to be with your partner- there is a reason you are marrying them, after all.<\/p>\n

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See the real wedding here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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