Weddings Can Be So Cliché
Photo Credit: Nikola Janev Photography
Weddings Can Be So Cliché
That is to say, they are allowed to be!
Who said everything needs to be original?
You can watch someone on a rollercoaster or experience it for yourself. If you went to Harry Potter world would you say "Nah I'm not going to ride the Harry Potter Dragon Challenge rollercoaster since Mike and Tina did it". I bet you would ride it, and buy an overpriced and super necessary magic wand at the same time.
“There’s a fine line between over-compromising and having the wedding of your dreams.”
* I mean, can you prove he didn’t say this?
No one's ever gone "I know, I'll build my own high dive course with mutant laser sharks in a tank! No one's ever done that!" But then go on to try whatever the wedding equivalent of that is.
There's a fine line between over-compromising and having the wedding of your dreams. That line is usually demarcated by worry about appearing cliché or 'too traditional'.
Traditions can elicit specific feelings from the person doing them, and those observing them. These feelings can help bind us all together. This is why they tend to stick around.
One tradition from my wedding in India is seeing who sits down first after circling around the ceremonial fire 7 times. Apparently whoever does 'rules' the marriage*. It was fun to see everyone snap to attention for the first time in 5 hours--it was like watching a photo-finish at the Melbourne Cup.
* Super thankful to live in a time and culture where equal roles, opportunities and expectations are the norm rather than the exception!
For my second wedding (same woman, different dress) I wanted it to be in a church even though I'm not religious. I just wanted to say 'I DO!' just like I saw Ross and Rachel—er, Emily I mean—in London.
So what if you saw Declarations of Love on 'Married at First Sight' and want to include that in your own wedding?
So what if you got the idea for hand-fasting from your best friend's wedding?
So what if you like to break plates as a hobby and want to incorporate it into your ceremony?
The experiences we've had, the media we consume and the people in our lives make us who we are. Don't be afraid or ashamed to design your wedding ceremony exactly like what you pictured.
Get in touch now and let's get started on your perfect ceremony today!**
** Or this weekend. Whatever you like, I'm easy.