You might be a bride who doesn’t always like to follow the rules…or do what’s expected. Perhaps your dress is pink, blue, or even black? Maybe you are riding away from your ceremony on a Harley rather than the traditional limousine/luxury car? Or maybe you are foregoing cake all together for a krispy kreme pile up. If this sounds like you (or the type of bride you’d like to be), come on in..the water is fine.

The essence of being an anti-bride is that you don’t get all caught up in the little things. Stay true to yourself even though most people will expect you to dive into planning every detail and will offer up a dozen bridal magazines for ideas. Whether you skip the big-to-do and slip off to Vegas or you have a low-key affair, embrace your inner anti-bride and just enjoy marrying the person you love.

Another non-traditional idea is to “trash” the dress after the big day. More and more brides are opting to use their dresses creatively in a photo shoot after the wedding ceremony. They choose a setting that destroys the wedding dress as the newlyweds take an adventure together.

Some brides (especially those who have already walked down the aisle once before) choose to forgo the traditional white or ivory wedding dress in favor of a more vibrant, unique hue. Wedding dresses can range from pale yellow to metallic hues of gold. Depending on which shade you choose, a wedding dress in one of these classic colors stands out for either a subtle or dramatic effect. Brides on a budget who want a nontraditional wedding dress need look no further than the bridesmaids’ section of local boutiques.

Pick one or more non-traditional wedding ideas and work them into different aspects of your wedding. You will end up with a truly unusual day that all your guests will remember. Most importantly, it will be uniquely yours.

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