Ever wonder what the difference is between a traditional vs a non-traditional wedding ceremony?
Here are a few things that could help you decide which one is more appropriate for you and your partner:
Traditional
- Takes place at a church or a place of worship
- An officiant conducts a religious ceremony
- Last anywhere from 1-3 hours
- The bride wears a white dress
- Music: Organ or harp
- Vows are standard but can be customized by the couple
- Heterosexual wedding
- The bride and grooms family sit on opposite sides of the aisle
- Brides parents pay for the ceremony
Non-Traditional
- Takes place anywhere you like
- Non-religious officiant or marriage commissioner
- Last anywhere from 15 min – 3 hours but typically no longer than 30 min
- Wedding dress can be any color
- Music: anything from a live band to an iPod
- The couple can create their own personal vows
- Heterosexual and homosexual
- No rules on who has to pay
- Anything goes!!
