Weddings are all about traditions, and it's wonderful to find yourselves doing something that millions of couples before you have done. But don't be afraid to tweak a tradition to make it more truly yours. Steal some of these ideas.
Two to Tango
You've probably gazed at plenty of couples swaying to a slow first-dance tune. To make things livelier, why not heat up the floor with a tango or salsa? 'These dances elicit lots of whistling and applause,' says Frank Andonoplas of Frank Event Design, in Chicago.
Here's to You
Usually the bride's parents, the best man or the maid of honor raises a glass to the couple. Why not honor your guests with a toast? 'Thank guests for coming and say some kind words about them,' suggests Andonoplas.
Anything Goes
Include guests in the father-daughter dance by having your emcee invite other fathers and daughters to join you two on the floor. Some brides even dance with their mother, stepfather or friend. whoever is special to you is fair game, says Haydee Randa of A Date To Remember, a Florida event-planning firm.
Cut the Cake. Out?
New Ideas Some of these ideas have become so popular in recent years, they're practically traditions already. Signature Style. Once considered a trend, the signature cocktail hasbeen so well received that it's now a wedding staple. Choose a special drink to be served to guests during cocktail hour, and give it a clever name (“Something Blue” or “The Just-Married-ti |
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