23 Unconventional But Awesome Wedding Ideas

You gotta keep those unsuspecting guests on their toes. Steal these ideas before they become standard wedding fare.

1. A guest box instead of a guest book, where guests can record a message on video.

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The technology is now. And besides, according to the experts, handwriting will be phased out within 20 years anyway.

2. A ring bearer who’s also a high-security agent.

 

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3. An adorned reception bathroom.

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The bathroom: underrated and overlooked. Meanwhile, your attention to detail will NOT go underrated and overlooked.

 

4. Overalls in lieu of a wedding dress.

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From Bill and Fanny’s City Hall Wedding.

 

5. DIY watercooler bar.

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Save $$$ on the lack of bartender.

 

6. Jenga guestbook.

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Instead of a guestbook, have your guests write on Jenga pieces. Every time you play Jenga, you’ll be reminded of all the well wishes.

 

7. Your guests as videographer.

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Instead of hiring a videographer, have your guests pass around flip cams and get it edited into a final video by Wedit.

 

8. Mimosa bar for a morning or brunch reception.

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Pure delight.

 

9. Pamphlets making fun of your own wedding.

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Derek and Alexa are probably two pretty cool people.

 

10. A special coloring book just for the kids.

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Get the printable and the directions here.

 

11. Tubing as a pre-wedding event.

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12. “Awkward family photo” wedding photo.

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13. An apple orchard wedding.

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They usually let you pick as many apples as you need as part of the decor.

 

14. Polaroid photo booth.

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15. Ring bearer’s box instead of a pillow.

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16. A Polaroid guestbook.

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Instead of a traditional guestbook, make it a photo album. Guests can take photos of themselves and scrawl their messages onto the Polaroids.

 

17. DIY confetti bar.

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A confetti bar presents a very strong rival to the actual bar.

 

18. Audience cue cards during the ceremony.

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19. An ice cream truck.

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20. A cake buffet.

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GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT.

 

21. A gold sequined arrow that shows guests where to go.

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22. For an outdoor wedding, instead of having tables, set up picnic blankets.

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23. For dessert, make a 10-foot-long banana split.

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Source: Buzzfeed