13 wedding rules you should actually break

The INSIDER Summary:

• These days, more couples are breaking wedding traditions to make their big day unique.
• If you don't want to wear a white dress, then don't.
• Feel free to hold your wedding and reception at a backyard or even a brewery.
• Substitute your wedding cake for a tier of cupcakes or donuts.

Thankfully, the wedding industry is a changin.’ Long gone are the days of cookie-cutter “I dos” with white ball gowns, bridesmaids who look like clones, and Jordan almond favors…

Since we aren’t so into wedding “rules,” we’re beyond happy that more and more couples are thinking outside of the box and planning more meaningful personalized celebrations. Here are thirteen of those big day “rules” that we’re extra thankful you can now break.

1. Wearing a white wedding dress.

We love that brides can now wear any color that they want on the big day. Bring on the blush, mint, and blue!

2. Not seeing your partner before the ceremony.

We love a good first look! While that moment when a bride or groom sees his or her future spouse coming down the aisle is super sweet, we also love that couples have the flexibility to see each other prior to the “I dos.”

3. Having a “bride’s side” and a “groom’s side.”

 Today’s couples are opting into open seating plans at their ceremonies, and we couldn’t be happier! We’re all friends here, right?