Happy Wednesday, loves! When you are knee-deep in planning your wedding, it’s easy to get caught up in cookie cutter ideas or traditional ways of doing everything. We encourage you to think outside the box when planning your big day; skip traditions you don’t like, participate in the ones you love, and start a few of your own! To kick start your creativity, we’ve gathered our favorite wedding alternatives to transform every detail of your big day. Read on to see which wedding alternatives made the cut…

12 Creative Wedding Alternatives

1. Instead of wedding cake…

… go nuts with donuts! Or cake pops. Or cookies. Or pies. Really, the possibilities are endless. You can still have a small wedding cake for you and your honey.

Here’s a clever way to display them on a stand (by ModernSilo):

Oh! And these cute diamond picks for powdered donuts (by PoshSoiree):

2. Instead of boutonnieres…

… give your bridal party ‘badges of honor’ to wear. These pin buttons are by Big Yellow Dog Designs.

3. Instead of a wedding veil…

… wear an alternative! Here’s a hair comb we spotted at Tessa Kim as one example.

Take a closer look! My goodness, it’s beautiful…

4. Instead of a seating chart…

… have guests pick a seat – not a side. Let guests know with a sign, like this chalkboard one from BelovedMarketplace:

5. Instead of a ring pillow…

… carry rings in a sweetly decorated muslin bag, like this one by Clementine Weddings. After the wedding, you can store it in a drawer to hold other jewelry.

6. Instead of clinking glasses…

… instruct guests to sing a song before you’ll kiss! Print the chorus to popular songs on note cards placed on reception tables. Guests can pick a song – and a friend – to serenade the couple. In return, the couple will kiss – no clinking of glasses necessary.
7. Instead of frosting…

… go naked – with the cake, that is. (See more naked cakes here.)

8. Instead of traditional flower girl / ring bearer roles…

… instruct the little ones to carry a banner instead, like ‘Here Comes The Bride’. Talk about a grand entrance!

9. Instead of a traditional ring…

… opt for something unique that suits your style. One example is this feather and moissanite wedding ring set from Oore:

Or this engagement ring from Artemer. I love those chocolate diamonds!

(See the Top 40 Most Beautiful Engagement Rings.)

10. Instead of a traditional guest book…

… use a guest book poster instead! Guests sign right on the poster and you can display it in your home after the big day. By Flutterbye Prints.

11. Instead of an aisle runner…

… decorate the side of the aisle with paper flowers, custom-made in your favorite shades. One of our favorites is this find from Pomtree! It can also be used as a backdrop instead.

12. Instead of a fresh flower bouquet…

… go handmade and enjoy that gorgeous bouquet forever. No wilting! This handmade bouquet is by The Sunny Bee.

What would you add to the list? Comment below!

Happy Planning!

xo
-E.