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- Wedding Ideas & Advice for the Couple, Wedding Party and Guests
Express Yourself: Nontraditional Wedding Ideas
| Your wedding is a terrific opportunity to express your personality and style. Why have a run of the mill soirée when you can plan a totally unique celebration? Don’t be afraid to break with tradition and express yourself. Here are some cool ideas to spark your imagination. |
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Hire a sushi chef and dazzle your guests with exotic cuisine. |
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Grill anything from filet mignon and lobster tails to hot dogs and hamburgers – a barbecue is a versatile way to entertain. |
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Pack individual gourmet picnic baskets for your guests and enjoy a sunny afternoon in a vineyard, park or garden. |
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Offer cheese, meat and chocolate fondue stations - a fun and tasty way to mix and mingle. |
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Host a Mardi Gras theme reception with authentic Cajun or Creole food. |
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Serve family-style Italian food, and hire opera-singing waiters. |
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Hire a local marching band to play at your outdoor reception. |
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Create an air of mystery by providing tarot card readers and magicians. |
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Boogie down with a 70's theme, complete with funky music, disco dancers and disco balls. |
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Bring out the kid in everyone by having carnival games and rides. Don’t forget the cotton candy and popcorn. |
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Stage a Hollywood wedding, complete with a red carpet and paparazzi. |
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Host an opulent masked ball with a Venetian Carnivale theme. |
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Daisies or wildflowers in mason jars are a sweet accent. |
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Orchids or vibrant bulbs in painted pots add a festive dash of color. |
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Bonsai trees lend Asian-inspired elegance. |
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White ostrich feathers in tall vases provide retro-glamour. |
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Fishbowls with exotic fish and colorful marbles offer live entertainment. |
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Place a small wedding cake on an ornate stand for each table, or tiny individual cakes for each guest. |
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Forget about vanilla–try yummy cake flavors like rum, carrot, chocolate truffle or passion fruit instead. |
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Create a big hit with a tower of fancifully decorated cupcakes or French croquembouche, a pyramid of crème puffs and spun sugar. |
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Offer a special treat such as homemade pie, cookies and ice cream instead of a fancy cake. |
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Try S’mores–indoors or out. No dessert is more fun. |
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Wear a colorful gown. |
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Select a vintage dress, anything from a beaded flapper dress to a 60's mini. |
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Hearken back to the Swing Era–the bride in a bias-cut satin gown and the groom in a zoot suit. |
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Dress the entire wedding party in white, and carry the theme through to your reception, your flowers, your limo... |
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Ask all your guests to wear hats, the more outrageous the better! |
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Wear ethnic garb that represents your cultural heritage. |
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| Whether you choose to take the traditional route or something more unique, make sure your day expresses both you and your partner’s personal style. It’s sure to shine through on your big day! |
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