Offbeat non traditional weddings

We're not really doing anything unusual, but I am skipping some of the usual things. For example, our only photography will be a wedding portrait, and I'm not getting hair or makeup done. No bouquets either.

... well, my dress is emerald green lace with sequins. So I guess that's a little unusual. And I got it off a department store clearance rack! $

How about you?

We didn’t have a cocktail hour and meal. We did a small plates reception with a variety of appetizers and desserts. People seemed to enjoy it, but it’s definitely outside the norm in our area!

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That does sound lovely. If it worked with the day's schedule, I would have liked to do that. But as it is, people will definitely be hungry!

In addition to what I wrote above, our reception is going to be pretty simple as well - just hang out, have lunch, and have fun! The one standard reception activity we have planned is cake cutting. No first dance, no parent/child dances, no toasts, no throwing accessories around

View Quoted Comment Yeah, we specifically planned for afternoon — started after lunch, finished before dinner! But the appetizers were still plentiful, so anyone who came hungry had plenty. 🙂

I wore 2 black dresses. We hosted a haunted tour as part of our welcome party. We had a string quartet play metal and rock songs at our ceremony, and we had a live flambé performance for dessert.

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That sounds fantastic and very fun!

Ha ha. I think my whole wedding/reception is un-traditional. First time bride at 61 yrs old..
We're having a courthouse ceremony, just us, the judge and a photographer. I'm wearing Lula Kate short bridesmaid's dress. Later, we're hosting a reception/dinner in a private space at a restaurant we like. I expect about 20 guests. No band, no dancing and NO GIFTS! I'm DIY'ing my flowers and the table decor.
All I want is to share this moment with my siblings and my closest friends in the world.