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traditions RILEY MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY RILEY MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY JOSH JONES PHOTOGRAPHY SOMETHING TRADITIONAL ... or not! By Kristine Ker March Something borrowed something blue, something old and something new. Traditions for weddings go as far back and champagnes — not your typical fruit punch in a bowl and over-the-top char- cuterie boards from top caterers. Some choose simple servings like mini burgers and fries and even pizza has become a staple now. The wedding cakes are not the three tiered old time white icing cakes any- more. They’re now something out of “The Great British Baking Show,” completely exquisite. Some couples choose to have cupcakes or even donuts instead of cutting the cake, which is unique and unconven- tional. as before Christ. In the south especially, we’re known for keeping our wedding cus- toms the way our relatives did. Well, times, they are a changin. We’re still keeping a few similar ones of course but just giving the old ones a little lift if you will. For starters, it used to Wedding bouquets are also being replaced with say your grandmother’s Bible with maybe a string of flowers hanging from it. Or a bouquet of brooches and jewelry your loved ones wore in the past. The wedding party sometimes car- rying down lanterns at a sunset wedding is so lovely. be all about the color white. White meant the bride was pure and inno- cent. It was significant in that it made the bride appear to be flawless and this event marked the ending of her single hood. Now brides are wearing champagne col- ored dresses, dusty pinks and adding floral embroidery. Some choose a totally dif- ferent color all together, or wear a jump- suit or a shorter wedding dress without the train. Veils are being replaced by adorned funky hats or big flower crowns. Brides- maid gowns have even turned into cute cocktail dresses that are all in the same color palette but different styles to foster each shape and size, which looks amazing. That would have been considered com- pletely inappropriate back in the day. Also ditching shoes and just going barefooted is a huge trend. So we have come quite a long way, baby. Another new tradition is getting rid of the birdseed or rice that was tossed at almost every wedding I ever attended as a young girl in the 1980s and ’90s. Now people are going for a more botanical approach. Dried flowers mixed with herbs make it more biodegradable and eco- friendly, or multi-colored confetti is being tossed for the bride and groom’s depar- ture. Bubbles and waving lacy burlapped RILEY MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY Serving cupcakes is a unique alternative to the traditional wedding cake. Another new tradition is the groom’s family sharing the wedding expenses with the bride’s parents. After all, he did pop the question. Progression at its finest, in my opinion. These new traditions may not be for some people but it’s very refreshing to know that weddings have become a little less uptight. 42 | TOWN BRIDE SPRING 2020 RILEY MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY Lastly is the wedding gifts or party favors for your guests. A really cool idea to freshen the gift station is to set up a table with succulents or packets of flower seeds. Put “Let Love Grow” on each printable tag. Easy to do, inexpensive and really fun. Another great idea that will make everyone chuckle and get a little laugh, are little per- sonal hangover kits. Print “In Sickness And In Health” on each one. Add water, a face mist, Advil, and Visine. Your guests will be thankful the morning after. wands in the air, plus sparklers and even fireworks make for stunning photographs as the couple leaves in their getaway car. Another modern twist is in the food. It’s gone from light pickups in the church parlor to sit down feasts. Five course meals with paired cocktails and high end wines These are all great little fresh traditions to add to your special day. Happy wed- dings, y’all.