Some women just want to marry their significant other without all the pomp and circumstance -- for example, the months of tedious planning, being the center of attention and hunting down that elusive bridesmaid dress that will flatter all ten attendants in your wedding party. If this rings a bell, then you're suffering from anti-bridal symptoms. Here's how to deal.
The essence of being an anti-bride is that you don't get all caught up in the little things. Stay true to yourself even though most people will expect you to dive into planning every detail and will offer up a dozen bridal magazines for ideas. Whether you skip the big-to-do and slip off to Vegas or you have a low-key affair, embrace your inner anti-bride and just enjoy marrying the person you love.
Another non-traditional idea is to "trash" the dress after the big day. More and more brides are opting to use their dresses creatively in a photo shoot after the wedding ceremony. They choose a setting that destroys the wedding dress as the newlyweds take an adventure together.
If you're the type of person who would rather be in jeans or sweatpants and the thought of having to get dressed up fills you with dread, go casual. Or, set a color scheme or theme as the dress code. For example, you could request that everyone wear at least one item that has pink in it. Tell the men that they have to wear the ugliest or most bizarre tie they can find, and tell all the women to wear a glittery scarf. You could even tell everyone they have to wear flip flops, sneakers, or sandals - no high heels or dress shoes allowed.
Serve Non-Traditional Food: The traditional wedding includes a cocktail hour with food stations, a sit-down dinner, and a huge cake. Go for something different by focusing on the food you love. Are you a chocolate fanatic? Give all the food some type of chocolate theme or shape. Do you have a passion for Chinese food? Serve all your favorite dim sum, noodles, Peking duck, or sweet and sour chicken. Can't survive the day without your afternoon tea? Have a tea party wedding complete with scones, miniature sandwiches, crumpets, biscuits (cookies), and a variety of teas in delicate teacups. The only caveat is to make sure that your guests are fed. If you are only having dessert, make sure it is clear on the invitation so that people don't come expecting a big meal.
The essence of being an anti-bride is that you don't get all caught up in the little things. Stay true to yourself even though most people will expect you to dive into planning every detail and will offer up a dozen bridal magazines for ideas. Whether you skip the big-to-do and slip off to Vegas or you have a low-key affair, embrace your inner anti-bride and just enjoy marrying the person you love.
Another non-traditional idea is to "trash" the dress after the big day. More and more brides are opting to use their dresses creatively in a photo shoot after the wedding ceremony. They choose a setting that destroys the wedding dress as the newlyweds take an adventure together.
If you're the type of person who would rather be in jeans or sweatpants and the thought of having to get dressed up fills you with dread, go casual. Or, set a color scheme or theme as the dress code. For example, you could request that everyone wear at least one item that has pink in it. Tell the men that they have to wear the ugliest or most bizarre tie they can find, and tell all the women to wear a glittery scarf. You could even tell everyone they have to wear flip flops, sneakers, or sandals - no high heels or dress shoes allowed.
Serve Non-Traditional Food: The traditional wedding includes a cocktail hour with food stations, a sit-down dinner, and a huge cake. Go for something different by focusing on the food you love. Are you a chocolate fanatic? Give all the food some type of chocolate theme or shape. Do you have a passion for Chinese food? Serve all your favorite dim sum, noodles, Peking duck, or sweet and sour chicken. Can't survive the day without your afternoon tea? Have a tea party wedding complete with scones, miniature sandwiches, crumpets, biscuits (cookies), and a variety of teas in delicate teacups. The only caveat is to make sure that your guests are fed. If you are only having dessert, make sure it is clear on the invitation so that people don't come expecting a big meal.
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