New Wedding Rules

1. Express yourselves 

The old way: Doing things the way Mom and Dad would like.
The new way: Designing a wedding that's uniquely yours.

2. Make the day about the people who matter to you.

The old way: Not recognizing many of the faces at your fête.
The new way: Tailoring your guest list to reflect the true VIPs in your life, whether that's 20 people or 200.

3. Get guests mingling.

The old way: Sit-down dinners with guests in assigned seats.
The new way: Encouraging friends and family to move around freely.

4. Have a ball at your own party!

The old way: Being "on duty" and spending the entire reception greeting guests and posing for pictures.
The new way: Enjoying every minute of your once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

5. Get creative with your décor.

The old way: Settling for old wedding standbys like pink or white tablecloths and floral centerpieces.
The new way: Dazzling party goers with sophisticated, even surprising, details.

6. Take your show on the road.

The old way: Believing the bride's hometown is the "only" place to tie the knot.
The new way: Having a destination wedding in an exotic location.