Wedding Day Traditions

July 1, 2021

Bride and Groom at The Mill Lakeside Manor wedding traditions

Common Wedding Day Traditions

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Some wedding day traditions don’t go out of style while others have been replaced with new traditions that are more personal to our couples. One tradition  we often see today is a “first look.” A first look is when the couple stays separate the entire day leading up to the wedding until a very distinct moment where they each get to see each other for the first time on the day of their wedding. We can’t forget about the traditional anniversary dance. The DJ or band will ask that all married couples come out to the dance floor and begin dancing. He will then start asking couples to leave the dance floor based on how long they have been married. Starting with 1 year or less, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, and so on. This is an awesome tradition. Oftentimes, the last couple dancing will be an elderly couple married for 50 years or more. They truly demonstrate the true meaning of patience, loyalty, and love that goes into a marriage. 

How to Make Your Own Traditions

Selecting traditions is entirely up to the couple and can reflect their unique tastes and values. Some couples, for example, prefer the center of attention and will have a full ceremonial cake cutting in the center of the dance floor. Others feel that getting married in front of everyone was enough attention and they’d prefer to cut their cake off to the side a little more privately. Some couples know that their parents would love to see some older traditions. So they choose a modern take on older traditions. For example, including a traditional registry and also giving their guests the option to donate monetary gifts to a cause that’s near and dear to their hearts.  We’ve also seen our couples depart from tradition for the wedding party and newlywed entrances.  Opting for fun ways to be introduced always allow everyone to show off their own fun personalities.  A great way to make your own tradition is to simply expand on the things you already do and love as a couple. A food, a place you’ve traveled, a special person in your lives. Perhaps a meaningful ritual that draws upon the deep love and connection you have for each other. Taking the time to reflect on what’s important to you as a couple will help lay the ground for a very personal wedding experience with traditions that can carry into the life you create together. We invite you to contact our wedding team to learn more about The Mill Lakeside Manor weddings.  More Wedding Traditions!