Keeping it Old School: Wedding Traditions that Couples and Wedding Planners Still Love

Weddings are an interesting cultural melting pot where traditions of old are meshed together with new trends and ways to celebrate the big day. For instance, just as social media became a force in politics and society, it also became massively popular in weddings, enabling couples to organize wedding-related online activities. While some wedding traditions have grown outdated, others have been modified for modern day wedding. But this week, we’re focused on those wedding traditions that have stood the test of time and are just as popular as when they first caught on.

For example, while wedding invitations are a perfect symbol of those wedding traditions that have changed with the time, there are plenty of couples who want their wedding invites to looks as classic and timeless as possible. By working with a boutique letterpress, you can replicate the styles of old and add personal flourishes like hand calligraphy. And when it comes to paper stock, the thicker the better.

Another wedding tradition that managed to endure the test of time is disposable cameras. While pretty much every guest you invite will likely have a camera phone and some will insist that all their pictures be instantly published on Instagram or Snapchat, wedding guests young and old tend to flock to the old schools disposable cameras that were especially popular in the 90s. For adults, these cameras will tickle their nostalgic bone while children will be fascinated by them, having likely never seen one before!

Speaking of wedding traditions that are not likely going anywhere, but are getting a contemporary update is the cutting of the cake. After all, it’s often a highlight of the reception when the newlyweds slice into their wedding cake and messily feed each other slices. However, more couples are choosing different desserts to reflect their own personal tastes. Whether it’s the first truffle, first doughnut, or first cupcake, it’s always fun to share the first bite of something sweet as a married couple. We always look forward to what unique ideas couples come to us with when it comes to cutting the cake.

While each year there are countless articles listing the many outdated wedding traditions that some can do without, these four are ones that we hope go nowhere any time soon!

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