If you still feel like a child at heart, a stuffy wedding just won’t do. There are so many fun ways to bring the excitement of childhood into your big day, without it seeming like a massive playground.
Here are some fun ideas to bring childhood nostalgia into your wedding in a (mostly) mature way.
Get married in a treehouse:
Remember the childhood excitement of playing in a treehouse? The adventures and possibilities were endless. If you’re a nature-lover, a treehouse might just be the perfect wedding venue for you. This brings together the beauty of the outdoors and the whimsical nostalgia of yesteryear.
Also read:Treehouse wedding venues from around the world
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Simplify your wedding menu:
Take a trip down memory lane by incorporating childhood favourites into your wedding menu. Rather than stuffy hors d’oeuvres your guests can barely identify, serve what you love. Today’s couples are creating unique twists on old faithfuls like grilled cheese, sliders and fries. You could even rent a food truck to serve up some delicious foods all night long for that carnival feel.
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Bring the playground to you:
Just because you’re a grown-up, does not mean you can’t have some silly fun! Get inspired by childhood birthday parties and hire a jumping castle, a blow up slide or even a mechanical bull for your big day. We promise this will put a massive smile on your guests’ faces.
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Play lawn games:
Wedding games are slowly growing in popularity, and understandably so. There is no better way to get the giggles going than with some simple games that will bring out the child in everyone. The key is to offer quick-round games that will have many involved and captivated at once. Think Jenga, Limbo, Noughts and Crosses and Ring Toss.
Also read:Outdoor wedding games
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Get creative with your photo station:
One of the best ways to commemorate your wedding day is through capturing tons of photos. Many couples have taken to setting up photo stations to allow guests to make some fun memories. Add some fun decor and quirky props to take your images to the next level.
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They say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. One particular woman took this saying in her stride. After discovering her fiancé was secretly cheating on her, she broke things off and attempted to sell his ring with a scathing ad.
Zoe Butt proposed to Paul Botwright on the leap year after five years together. After she discovered he had been secretly having an affair for the last four years of their relationship, however, she ended the engagement.
She then took to Facebook to post an ad to sell the sterling silver band she had proposed to her partner with. In the ad, she writes,
“Men’s wedding band for sale. Sterling Silver 925 Hallmarked. Good condition couple scratches but still looks smart, only thing wrong with it is it might be tainted by the lying cheating male it was worn by,” she wrote.
The ad has since gone viral, although no one has offered to purchase the ring.
“I just wanted to get rid of it, I was genuinely trying to sell that ring,” Butt told the Daily Mail. “But no one wants it because of how I posted it.”
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Choosing the right engagement ring can be tough. This piece of jewellery should speak to your personality and your lifestyle.
While there are many things to look out for when engagement ring shopping, there are a few things to avoid. If you’re shopping around for your future sparkler, make sure to miss making these mistakes:
Going alone:
If you’re not of the modern types who shop for the ring together, make sure to have another person close to your partner on hand. It’s like the buddy system – there is safety in numbers. Having a friend along for the ride gives you a second opinion, and is especially great if they have a deeper insight into your partner’s style and the type of ring they want.
Not doing your research beforehand:
Clarity, pavé setting, prong… Engagement ring shopping can be overwhelming with all the jargon experts throw at you. To avoid getting confused, make sure to read up on the types of settings and stones. This also helps you narrow down on how the ring will look because you can determine what your partner will like and what they won’t like.
Also read: A guide to engagement ring settings
Not considering the four C’s:
A diamond is more than just how big it is. When evaluating this stone, make sure to take the four ‘s into account: cut, colour, clarity, and carat. These refer to the standards by which the quality of diamonds are assessed and allows one to compare diamonds.
Also read: Diamonds: Understanding the 4 C’s
Buying a ring without checking ring size:
If you don’t measure your ring finger before buying your ring, you run the risk of it not fitting. While rings can be resized, it’s best to just get it right the first time to avoid this unnecessary hassle and expense. You should also take into account whether your fingers swell in higher temperatures, as this can make wearing an already tight ring even more uncomfortable.
Going for a trendy setting and/or stone:
Trends come and go, style is eternal. When shopping for your ring, focus on timeless designs that you like, not ones you think you should like because they’re trending. While you can swap out a stone and change your setting, the easiest (and less costly) option is to choose a timeless design from the beginning so that as the years go by, your love for your ring does not lesson.
Going into debt:
This one is a biggie. You need to create a budget and stick to it to avoid spending above your means. Thinking about alternatives to diamonds or expensive precious gemstones can help. For example, lab-grown diamonds are cheaper than natural ones and are the guiltless choice for those concerned about the exploitative diamond industry.
Gemstones are cheaper than diamonds, and also make for unique engagement rings. Some, like aquamarine, closely resemble coloured diamonds and can easily be a dupe for the real thing.
Also read: The guilt-free gem: Lab-grown diamonds
Also read: The perfect engagement ring based on your zodiac sign
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A wedding cake is the sweet cherry on top of an exciting day. Newlyweds slice into the cake, symbolic of the first action they take together as partners.
The wedding cake has a centuries-long history, and started as a tradition that was said to ensure fertility. Today, however, while many still choose elaborate wedding cakes, some have opted for a more paired-down experience.
A new trend has emerged for those not wanting to go big on price and drama with their wedding cake. Instead of a tiered creation, they have a gesture cake. Gesture cakes are mini, affordable cakes that still hold the essence of tradition but won’t create a massive hole in your bank account.
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Of course, this cake won’t feed an army either. It’s generally the size of a normal cake one may have at a birthday party. For those having micro-weddings, this option is perfect. You won’t have a ton of cake go to waste, and get to save some money in the process.
Just because it’s a smaller cake does not mean it has to be boring. Take a look at these stunning treats:
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