The demand for more modern weddings is understandable, given that many of the traditions associated with the marriage ceremony have roots in different times and cultures in which marriage was very often a political strategy or a business agreement rather than a love match.
Although a really good wedding happens when all of the elements work well together, the top priority as far as material goods are concerned should be the wedding bands. They are the only items or wearables that will get any use beyond the day of the ceremony, so before the cake or even the clothes, the rings should be the couple’s main concern. Modern wedding bands provide many more options than the old-school standards of domed, gold, and plain. Particularly, elements like other precious stones, eternity styles, and cutting-edge metals like titanium, ceramic, and tungsten have opened the door to perfectly personalized contemporary rings.
Tungsten rings or, more accurately, tungsten carbide rings, are a distinct gunmetal gray color that sets them apart from other types of rings in appearance. Their special properties don’t stop there, however– tungsten carbide is much stronger and harder than standard jeweler’s metals and is incapable of tarnishing. Tungsten carbide rings are also extremely difficult to scratch and lend themselves well to other modern elements of design, such as tension setting and laser etching.
Another important part of your wedding day is the music used in the ceremony. Music sets the mood and inspires or heightens the emotional response to an event, so a meaningful occasion like a wedding needs it. However, don’t feel bound to the old standards of the wedding march and processional typically used– I was a part of a wedding last year that used songs by Muse and from the original “Star Wars” films to great effect, and it made the day memorable and endearing for everyone.
Flowers are another instance in which some modern touches can breathe new life into a wedding-day staple. In the past, wedding flowers were often limited by availability, but now virtually any kind of plant or blossom can be featured in your bridal bouquets and centerpieces.
There are many other ways that a modern wedding can reflect the particular personalities and tastes of the couple as well. Weddings themed to a particular era like Tudor England or American 1920s, wedding dresses in a rainbow of colors, ceremonies that include children or pets, and many more options to make your day as special as it can be are now at your feet.