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NEW TRADITIONS ARISE FROM OLD TRADITIONS
We know that today’s brides want to follow tradition, but just so far!! Today’s bride wants to find ways to put her personal stamp on this important ceremony. She wants to personalize and customize a many parts of the wedding as she can.
Here are some traditional ideas with new looks. Of course, you want the first dance at the reception to feature your groom and you. But who says it has to be a slow dance?? Many couples are taking dance lessons together so the opening dance features them in a new way. Consider doing a tango, the dance of love. If that isn’t right for you, or you are as uncoordinated as I am, what about another dance with a Latin flavor? Salsa? Rumba?
During the reception you, as the new married couple, will be the focus of many toasts to your happiness. Why not toast your guests in return?? Thank them for attending your wedding and for their roles in your lives.
Do you need a cake? Many couples say yes, but… Then they proceed to have several smaller cakes instead of the large showpiece. Those smaller cakes often find themselves as centerpieces at each table. Or the couple may choose cupcakes, or cheesecakes or pies or ice cream sundaes. It is your call.
It used to be that couples left their reception early and guests stayed to party on. Today’ couple is likely to stay through the last dance and send guests home with their good wishes.
Instead of throwing their gorgeous wedding bouquet, more and more brides are choosing a smaller bouquet to toss or are omitting that part of the reception all together. Many are choosing to present the bouquet to their mothers or grandmothers with a big thank you.
Keep saying this over and over out loud if necessary- “THIS IS MY DAY”, and part of our job at BRIDAL ELEGANCE, is to help you create the day that says YOURS!!
A gift to you from :
BRIDAL ELEGANCE- now at 2 locations
205 W. Etna Road
Ottawa, Il. 61350
815.433.3050
&
1329 E. Empire Street
Bloomington, IL. 61701
309.662.8200
www.BridalElegance.us.com
