I often wondered why it is that the maid of honor and the bridesmaids must all look as similar as possible in a wedding party. Why the same color and style of dress? Yes, it looks uniform, classic and has a nice flow to it, but it also leaves out that element of individuality.
I, on the other hand think a bit of diversity and being able to inject one’s own personality into the wedding look is desirable. That is why I was delighted to see that when Carrie Bradshaw was to marry Mr. Big in the Sex and the City movie, all of the girls looked lovely in their long dresses- that were neither the same style nor the same color!
Samantha looked fantastic in her red gown while Miranda’s blue gown suited her to a tee. Charlotte was most becoming in her elegant black gown. And of course, Carrie wore white. White for a bride is still my chosen color as certain traditions are best upheld.
We are creating new wedding rules for the millennium that show a degree of flexibility. Some rules remain in place, but others are being bent somewhat. What else is happening in the wedding world?
Rituals are undergoing some gender bending, even as you read this. Do you prefer a man of honor to a maid of honor? Or how about a best woman instead of a best man? Sure, why not! If you are a bride whose best friend is a man or a man whose best friend is a woman, then many couples decide to incorporate that element into their wedding. It makes sense if that is the reality of your life.
While it has been common for some time now for some brides to choose to keep their maiden names or to hyphenate the two names, a new trend to emerge when it comes to the name game is to blend the two last names together in order to come up with a new name! According to a recent poll conducted by WeddingChannel.com, 15 percent of brides-to-be said that the concept of a blended name appeals to them.
There are plenty of twists on traditional wedding rules that are happening all of the time. For example, if you have no father or grandfather, you might opt for a female family member to walk you down the aisle.
What new wedding rules can you think of?
