Not every bride-to-be has been dreaming of walking down the aisle in a fluffy white dress since she was a little girl. Sure, dressing up for your wedding is an agreeable topic for you; you just see no reason why a bride needs to look like a cake topper to appear legit. If this rings a bell, then you're suffering from anti-bridal symptoms. Here's how to deal.
If the thought of going into a big name bridal shop and trying on traditional gowns makes you break out in hives, than you should avoid them at all costs. Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City (who did in fact break out when trying on a gown during the TV series) and pick out a simple off-the-rack outfit you will feel comfortable and attractive wearing. It doesn't have to be white. It doesn't have to be formal and it doesn't have to be designer. It's your anti-wedding, so pick out a style that suits you.
Your wedding theme could be a hobby, a type of food, movie or movie genre, literature, sport, design, fashion, place or destination, period in time, song or type of music, leisure activity, language or culture, animal, and so on. The possibilities are endless. Even if someone has done that theme before, it will be unique when you do it your own way.
If you're the type of person who would rather be in jeans or sweatpants and the thought of having to get dressed up fills you with dread, go casual. Or, set a color scheme or theme as the dress code. For example, you could request that everyone wear at least one item that has pink in it. Tell the men that they have to wear the ugliest or most bizarre tie they can find, and tell all the women to wear a glittery scarf. You could even tell everyone they have to wear flip flops, sneakers, or sandals - no high heels or dress shoes allowed.
Serve Non-Traditional Food: The traditional wedding includes a cocktail hour with food stations, a sit-down dinner, and a huge cake. Go for something different by focusing on the food you love. Are you a chocolate fanatic? Give all the food some type of chocolate theme or shape. Do you have a passion for Chinese food? Serve all your favorite dim sum, noodles, Peking duck, or sweet and sour chicken. Can't survive the day without your afternoon tea? Have a tea party wedding complete with scones, miniature sandwiches, crumpets, biscuits (cookies), and a variety of teas in delicate teacups. The only caveat is to make sure that your guests are fed. If you are only having dessert, make sure it is clear on the invitation so that people don't come expecting a big meal.
If the thought of going into a big name bridal shop and trying on traditional gowns makes you break out in hives, than you should avoid them at all costs. Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City (who did in fact break out when trying on a gown during the TV series) and pick out a simple off-the-rack outfit you will feel comfortable and attractive wearing. It doesn't have to be white. It doesn't have to be formal and it doesn't have to be designer. It's your anti-wedding, so pick out a style that suits you.
Your wedding theme could be a hobby, a type of food, movie or movie genre, literature, sport, design, fashion, place or destination, period in time, song or type of music, leisure activity, language or culture, animal, and so on. The possibilities are endless. Even if someone has done that theme before, it will be unique when you do it your own way.
If you're the type of person who would rather be in jeans or sweatpants and the thought of having to get dressed up fills you with dread, go casual. Or, set a color scheme or theme as the dress code. For example, you could request that everyone wear at least one item that has pink in it. Tell the men that they have to wear the ugliest or most bizarre tie they can find, and tell all the women to wear a glittery scarf. You could even tell everyone they have to wear flip flops, sneakers, or sandals - no high heels or dress shoes allowed.
Serve Non-Traditional Food: The traditional wedding includes a cocktail hour with food stations, a sit-down dinner, and a huge cake. Go for something different by focusing on the food you love. Are you a chocolate fanatic? Give all the food some type of chocolate theme or shape. Do you have a passion for Chinese food? Serve all your favorite dim sum, noodles, Peking duck, or sweet and sour chicken. Can't survive the day without your afternoon tea? Have a tea party wedding complete with scones, miniature sandwiches, crumpets, biscuits (cookies), and a variety of teas in delicate teacups. The only caveat is to make sure that your guests are fed. If you are only having dessert, make sure it is clear on the invitation so that people don't come expecting a big meal.
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