The traditional wedding has a make over!
What springs to mind with these words - Disney, pirate, Halloween, Elvis. Fancy dress, yes, but what about wedding themes? I know they are a little odd, and not everyone’s cup of tea, but these themes are certainly different, daring and memorable! I came across some wedding pictures in a newspaper, the bride and groom exchanged vows as Shrek and Princess Fiona from the movie Shrek. Genius! They definitely went all out, complete with costumes, green face paint and wigs, not only that, the guests got into the spirit of the theme and wore costumes similar to ones seen in the films.
Some might roll their eyes and think this choice for a wedding is making a mockery of the ceremony, whilst others may feel that a wedding is about the couple and their wishes, therefore they should do what makes them happy.
Perhaps the traditional dress code of a wedding has evolved, even if women wear a long flowing dress, the choice of colour is more than white, cream, or ivory. Now the bride to be can opt for a two-toned dress, fluorescents and even black. This is definitely different from the more traditional look we are so used to seeing, but change is good and this shows more people are becoming adventurous and bold in their dress making decisions. One thing’s for sure, the guests will be surprised and let’s face it, it is nice to stand out from the crowd, be different and have your own style, rather the follow the norm.
So if you have been invited to a themed wedding, throw yourself in and enter into the spirit if the occasion. Remember to send your wedding greeting cards to the happy couple in time, perhaps pick a gift which is unique and unexpected. Take lots of photos, have a wonderful time and celebrate with the happy couple.
Here is a great You Tube clip of a couple who went all out and had an Elvis themed wedding. Try to ignore the photographer who gets in the way at the beginning! This is a great video, it features some classic Elvis hits which the wedding party has a good old boogie to! How the couple kept a straight face when they said their vows I don’t know, but you have to give them credit for doing something unique. This is going to be a fabulous video to show the Grandchildren!
Weird and wacky weddings are only the start, what about all the little bits and pieces that are essential such as the cake. The traditional sponge cake decorated in pure white icing has always been a popular favorite, but keep your eyes peeled for some truly delectable wedding cakes.
I guess if you have an object in mind a great baker could create the wedding cake of your dreams. If you want something a little different but don’t want to go over the top then why not try browsing through some of these wonderful sites and see if anything takes your fancy.
Arty Party Cakes has some fabulous ideas for decorating wedding cakes, the more traditional cake shines through but with some added glitz and glam. These cakes can be delicately decorated with sugar flowers which makes them eye catching and extra special.
Another great site to look at is novelty-cakes.net, this is a great site which has many novelty, contemporary and traditional wedding cakes to choose from. Whether it be a special sports cake, a cool and colourful creation, or quite simply a tempting traditional tiered cake you are sure to find something that will taste amazing and surprise your guests.
If you are getting married and want to have a cake which is unique and special then let your imagination run wild, do some research and find out what kind of style suits. Even better go and have lots of meetings with bakeries and ask to sample the cakes they have on offer. Like the design, the type of cake is endless, chocolate sponge, vanilla, lemon, fudge, carrot…
Every bride should make a grand entrance on her wedding day, so why not think outside the box and go one step further than a shiny black car with white ribbons? Of course it really depends where your ceremony is going to be held as this could limit your options if the location is difficult to get to. However there are now loads of amazing modes of transport available, here are some ideas to inspire.
A horse drawn carriage is a popular option with many types and colours of carriage to choose from, you too can feel like a princess for a day. Opt for a traditional style carriage, or maybe choose something a little more daring – like a glass carriage. No matter what you choose you are sure to arrive in style and just think of the amazing photos you will be able to take.
Take to the skies and arrive in a helicopter, this is such an alternative way to make a grand entrance! Imagine the breath taking views whilst flying in to land to greet all your guests. This is one mode of transport that all your friends and family will be talking about for years to come. Perhaps not such a great idea if you or your partner is scared of heights, but with that small problem aside arriving by helicopter is a wonderful way to make that grand entrance.
If you like to keep your feet firmly on the ground there are many more marvelous ways to arrive to your wedding destination. Why not transport your entire wedding party in a bright red London bus? Yes it can be done – there are loads of places which allow you to hire those iconic London double decker buses. Another great idea for motoring modes of transport is to hire out vintage cars. These will always look sleek and elegant and are a great way to arrive in style.
Alternatively if you prefer your wedding party to be with you why not opt for a limo – there is more than enough room and you can sip on the bubbly on the way to your wedding!
No matter how you choose to arrive, what you choose to wear, or how your cake will be decorated, the most important thing is have fun and enjoy yourself. Celebrate with your friends and family, take lots of pictures to remind yourself of your wonderful day and be happy in the knowledge that you did things your way!
