Ways you can have an alternative wedding | Nottingham & Lincolnshire natural wedding photographer
When it comes to having a unique celebration tailored to your own personality I’m here to show you what’s possible and give you the most wonderful ideas!
If you feel you don’t fit into having a typically traditional wedding then an alternative wedding may be more up your street. Below you’ll find all of the alternative ways you can celebrate your love and have a truly unique wedding – and you!
When you are throwing out the rulebook on planning a traditional wedding it can be daunting where to start! First, think about why you are getting married. What do you want to do as a couple on your day? Being clear on a vision for your wedding and asking yourself those important questions is the best way to start planning for your alternative wedding.
Questions to ask yourselves as a couple should be along the lines of:
“What defines you as a couple?”
“What do you want your wedding day to represent?”
“What kind of style do you have?”
“What’s the overall vision of the day?”
“What are your non-negotiables?’
Once you have answered those questions you’ll have a better idea of the kind of day you are putting together and will help you make decisions down the line during the planning process.
The beauty of having an alternative wedding is that anything goes! Here are some ideas to help you when it comes to planning an alternative wedding that’s memorable – even in years to come!
Have a non-traditional ceremony:
Alternative wedding ceremonies can be anything you want them to be. If you aren’t the church type or traditional manor house kind of couple then choose somewhere that represents you as a couple. You can also set the timings of your day. Always fancied a Twilight wedding? Then do it, it’ll make for some gorgeous and romantic images! Want to make your wedding a weekend affair, go for it!
Choose an alternative theme:
Themes are really fun! Choosing a theme will make it easier to choose color schemes, venue choices, entertainment, and much more! They can be incorporated as much or as little as you like and can reflect you as a couple. Themed weddings don’t need to be tacky – you can incorporate your chosen theme in elegant ways and really create a memorable experience for your guests.
Wear alternative outfits:
You want to feel your absolute best on your wedding day – and what better excuse than your wedding to wear whatever the heck you want to! There’s no rulebook – wear what makes you feel fabulous. You don’t even need to wear white! Choose outfits that will complement each other but find ways to infuse your personalities in your choices for the day. Colored petticoats, leather jackets, fabulous shoes, stand-out neckwear, alternative bouquets – the options are endless!
Alternative entertainment:
One of the things that people remember about your wedding long after the day is the entertainment. There are so many quirky and alternative entertainment options out there from space hoppers to palm readers to a salsa class. Having alternative entertainment will not only make your wedding stand out from the crowd it’s a really easy way for you to get your personality across in a fun way.
Hire a celebrant :
A celebrant is someone who can perform your wedding for you. Although in the UK celebrants don’t have the power to legally marry you, they have the unique privilege of being able to conduct a truly unique and completely personalized ceremony. Celebrants can incorporate spiritual or religious elements into their day.
The most important alternative wedding advice:
The most important piece of advice I can give you when planning any kind of wedding or special event is to be you! Don’t give into having traditional elements that mean nothing to you – or worse make you feel uncomfortable – just because you feel you should. There are often pressures from family or friends to have a particular kind of wedding but just keep in mind that it’s your day. At the end of the day, what matters is celebrating your love for each other. Your day can be as alternative as you like, as long as you’re doing that then the rest doesn’t matter!
Be YOU!
I hope this blog post inspires you and supports you in your wedding planning!
Victoria Louise.
*Stock photos used.
Natural documentary style and editorial contemporary wedding photographer based in Gainsborough, which is sandwiched between the historic town of Lincoln and Scunthorpe, not far distance from Retford, or Doncaster. Wedding photography for all within Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire for natural award-winning wedding photography in the east midlands.
