10 NEW WEDDING TRADITIONS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

Let’s be honest, no couple wants their professional wedding photos to be filled with their guest’s cell phones raised in the air instead of seeing their guest’s happy faces. Many couples are now practicing “unplugged” weddings. By doing this, not only will there be better professional photos, but the guests will enjoy being in the moment.

Worried about the summer heat on your wedding day? Cool guests down with a sweet and delicious treat. Hire an ice cream cart to pop up after your ceremony, or even late in the night and allow your guests to really chill out. Did we mentioned the kids and adults alike will love it!

We all adore wedding photos, however perhaps there is an alternative time to capture the portrait and bridal party portraits to ensure your guests aren’t left for hours during the best part of the day. Consider having a ‘first look’ and also capturing images together prior to the ceremony. This allows the couple to spend some real time with their family and friends, some of whom they may have not seen for years.

A mobile bar to kick start the ceremony or reception will delight guests, and what is better than a fresh and tasty cocktail to celebrate a special occasion? Couples can bring the party to life early on by setting up mobile bar carts, champagne carts or pop up bars to get the drinks flowing. Tasting bars such as a whisky bar or gin bar are also a huge hit with guests, and a great alternative for those not quite ready to hit the dance floor.

Is one of bride’s best friends a male? Is the groom’s best friend a female? Include them in the wedding party! More and more couples are having mixed gender bridal parties to keep those who are closest next to them on their big day – and it only makes sense.

Nothing captures a memory like a picture, and why not take them all night long. Setting up a mobile photobooth is such a fun and interactive way for guests to leave lasting wedding memories in style. Guest’s will not only get photos to keep, but they will also have a blast making them.

Many times, unattached friends can be hesitant to participate in the bouquet toss, are we right ladies? One option is to ditch this wedding game altogether (leaving more time for awesome dance moves). An alternative idea is to gift the bouquet to a very special someone as a personal thank you.

Light up the night with a cutomised neon sign, yes it is possible! These have been a hit in modern weddings and will make the night one to remember. Customised signs with fun quotes or couple’s names will bring the wedding to life and can be a great decoration in the new couple’s home following the wedding. You also now have the coolest house decoration for life.

Guests work up quite the appetite after a big day of mingling and dancing. Send your guests home with a tasty treat by arranging an easy and delicious midnight snack or food cart, or even a gift they can take home or eat in their hotel.