Everyone loves an excellent nuptial. Even with tragic world events and a pandemic, people get married. Some of the top alternative trending wedding ideas include the following.
Honeymoon and Ceremony Destination Weddings
Nowadays, couples are combining their wedding ceremony and honeymoon destination. Would you like a romantic getaway in the Caribbean while you tie the knot? Then just mix the wedding venue with the honeymoon destination. Then, you can get married while you are there, cutting down on many of the logistics. Unfortunately, because of the high cost of travel and accommodations, not everyone will be able to attend. Also, the pandemic means travel is unpredictable. Just this week, two major airlines cancelled foreign flights because of COVID-19.
Contemporary New Age Ceremonies
A new age wedding, also known as a spiritual wedding, typically incorporates pagan traditions into the traditional religious ceremony. New age beliefs, such as Wicca, fall under modern religions, so you may still practice what you believe to the extent that you are entitled to. New age weddings vary greatly, but they are usually characterized by an appreciation for nature. Despite being labelled "new" age, they practice ancient traditions like Handfasting. Depending on where you are, the ceremony can differ greatly. California's new-age ceremonies are significantly different from new-age ceremonies in traditional Celtic nations like Ireland.
Trending Wedding Ideas Include Traditional Celtic
The Irish throw their weddings like no one else, and they are known for their parties. Tying the knot, called "Handfasting", actually refers to tying your hands together in the bonds of matrimony. The Irish groom wears a kilt and Brian Boru jacket to a Celtic wedding, just like a traditional Scottish ceremony. For her part, 74% of brides wear a traditional white wedding dress. Emerald engagement rings and jewellery often adorn Celtic gowns and veils. Emeralds are traditionally Irish and symbolize luck, peace, and love. Modern faith is sometimes included.
Faith-Based Ceremonies
Talking of faith, you may have a particular type of wedding depending on your religious beliefs. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all perform wedding ceremonies according to tradition. You may be expected to convert your beliefs to marry someone of the same religion as your family. Religious marriages are usually passed down from generation to generation within the family. Moreover, celebrations, activities, food, and clothing differ significantly between religions. Muslims, for example, can have a wedding without alcohol for the entire week. Conversely, Judaism involves a lot of wine drinking in its traditional ceremonies.
OTT Fairytale Weddings
Nothing quite compares to the magical feel of a fairytale wedding. Princess weddings are rich in tradition and highlight the best aspects of a typical wedding, combined with aspects of Royal balls in Disney animation movies. Princess Diana's marriage to Prince Charles popularized fairytale weddings, and celebrities love taking them to a whole other level. As a result, princess wedding gowns are long and flowing to a much greater extent than usual. A classic vintage car is also substituted for a more fitting and over-the-top horse-drawn carriage.
Summary
Your wedding should be the way you want it. However, there are some templates that most people use, such as destination weddings, new age ceremonies, religion and fairytale weddings.
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