Couple will remember their weddings forever. Tradition features prominently in many weddings, but that does not mean couples are beholden to customs that do not appeal to them. While embracing traditions can be fun, couples can blend a sense of the traditional with their own unique wants as well.

Wedding dances Traditional weddings feature some notable dances, including a couples first dance after tying the knot, a dance featuring the new bride and her father, and a dance with the groom and his mother. These traditions have endured in part because they can be particularly meaningful for parents and memorable for the newly minted married couple. But they can be tweaked to reflect couples own desires as well. For example, a couples first dance has typically been set to a slow and romantic song. But couples well-versed in the latest dance trends on TikTok can make their first dance together more upbeat and entertaining by incorporating their favorite social media dance trend into their showcase dance. Couples also can invite both Mom and Dad to cut a rug in an effort to highlight and honor the biggest influences on their lives.

Wedding cake A multi-tiered, all white cake is arguably the most traditional option when choosing dessert at the wedding reception. But many modern pastry chefs can create specialized wedding cakes that couples from decades past might never have dreamed possible. Couples who love to binge watch any of the myriad television shows highlighting the extraordinary talents of creative cake designers and bakers can order up a uniquely designed cake to serve as the centerpiece of the dessert table. This wont forgo the tradition of offering a tasty dessert at the reception, but it does allow couples to add a unique twist to a popular custom.

Bridal party Bridal parties have traditionally been organized by gender. For example, bridesmaids have long been considered the brideÕs closest female friends and family members, while groomsmen are the male friends and relatives the groom considers part of his inner circle. While the bridal party is a popular and meaningful tradition, many couples no longer make gender a deciding factor regarding who and who will not be by their side come the wedding. A bride might choose a beloved brother to stand by her during the ceremony, while the groom might have his sister standing next to him on the altar.