Join us in taking a look at some of the most popularly unconventional ceremony choices…
If a traditional wedding just isn’t your style, you’re in luck – alternative ceremonies are becoming all the rage! Often moving away from the established conventions of conventional ceremonies, alternatively styled celebrations are often a fantastic way for couples to display their personality or special interests, whilst bringing their loved ones in on the fun also. From festival fever to pop culture pride, here are 5 of the most fantastic alternative wedding themes.
1. Western Wedding Wonder
Saddle up and get ready to experience a themed wedding like no other! Couples around the globe are finding themselves increasingly lassoed towards the idea of cowboy/western themed nuptials and there’s no sign of the trend slowing down. Expect wild headwear, wedding bands backed by banjo players and delicious menus aiming to bring that Southern comfort to your flavour palette. There are plenty of ways to get creative with this theme, for instance, horse riding activities for parents and children, cowboy themed wedding games and much, much more!
2. Bohemian Bridal Bashes
Free spirited and environmentally conscious couples alike are gravitating towards their dream Boho weddings in 2025. Bohemian festivities allow for a level of self-expression seldom seen in other celebrations, with whimsical décor, light-hearted fun and generally unconventional practices at the epicentre of any wedding with this theme. Get creative with your decorations through a combination of fairy lights alongside eclectic vintage seating, feel the earth between your toes at an outdoor ceremony and embrace alternative wedding fashion with a free-spirited dress code. All of this and more is possible with a Bohemian wedding celebration!
3. Festival Fever
Angling for a summer celebration but bummed out over missing your favourite festival? Well, worry not! Many couples are bringing the musical merriment to their nuptials with a music festival themed celebration (minus the four straight days without a shower). There are a wide variety of ways to bring the festival fun to your special day; set up different activities in tipi tents, hire amazing musical acts, set a free-flowing dress code and source a variety of food trucks for your guests to enjoy – the best way to recreate that adventurous outdoor feeling. Summertime is the perfect season to host your dream festival wedding, so get ready to feel the music and the love during some sunny celebrations!
4. Furry Festivities
Getting married but don’t want your furry friends to miss out? No problem! Invite your esteemed, four-legged guests along for the fun with a pet themed wedding. Couples around the world have been opting to incorporate their pets directly into the ceremony, with ringbearers trotting along the aisle with their tails wagging on many occasions. Hosting a pet friendly ceremony will also allow for any guests worried about finding care for their canine/feline companions to bring them along for the ride. Leashes and water bowls should be on hand to keep everything running smoothly and an outdoor venue will almost always be preferable.
5. Pop Culture Celebrations
May the force be with you on your special day. The rise of pop culture themed celebrations should come as no surprise to well, anyone, considering the meaning behind the phrase that coined the phenomenon. A pop culture themed celebration allows couples to directly inject their special interests into the state of affairs, from the décor to the catering and dress code. Prevalent choices include Star Wars, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones among many other globally renowned choices. From a snitch themed cake at a Harry Potter wedding to venue choices befitting a feast in Westeros (minus the bloody betrayal, we hope), many couples are opting to liven up their realities with fictional fancy.
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