Same-Sex marriage is no different, in fact, its just a Marriage. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, lets talk about new traditions that are coming into light now that everyone wants to have their own wedding. The traditional wedding is constantly evolving and it involves many people of many different backgrounds and traditions, here are some things that Same-Sex couples are bringing to the table.

Destination Weddings

For the hearts who love to travel and would rather spend money on experiences rather than materialistic things, Destination Weddings have become something that is popping up in the industry regardless of who's getting married. One of the things that most same-sex couples are spending their money is getting married at the court house and then invite their closest friends to their ceremony at a destination. Tip: Take me with you! ;-)

Getting Ready Together

The set of getting ready photos helps tell the story of the day between couples by showing what is happening simultaneously in the morning as both couples get dress. However, for the couples who want to get ready together, the story is a continuation of their relationship together, its as simple as helping the other put their tie on, or helping one another get into each other's dress. When you're getting ready together, it is much more intimate, its much more closer, and its much less stress.

Details

Details are still important, between the symbolism and importance of rings, to the creation of your own bouquets, someone's favorite flower as their boutonniere, and the unique Outfit you two picked out for the day. THE DETAILS STILL MATTER. Its important to show off the important little details that mean so much to you and your partner, it is because it still tells the story.

You can Still do a First Look

If you decide that you want to surprise each other by WERKing that outfit you picked out in private, YOU CAN STILL DO A FIRST LOOK. The first look is my favorite just by how much emotions are there. Each first look is different and each location will provide a different way of doing a first look. The first look helps move the timeline, but also gives you some private time to each other before adventuring into the ceremony.

Walk in Together

If you can't decide who's going to be at the alter, walk in together. walking in together is a symbol of your commitment even before your ceremony, its a promise to journey through all the good times and bad times together even before fully acknowledging this. The ceremony is a public announcement of your marriage, how much more powerful and heart tugging when you both come together as one, walk down the aisle with all your guests by your side, and getting to the same place, together as partners, and soon to be Spouses.

Tear up that dance floor

WERK that dance floor, I know you know how to do it, Its your wedding day, You're at a wedding, whatever the reason why the dance floor isn't filled with your booty shaking and your head bopping, it isn't good enough! Go shake what your mama gave ya, and tear that dance floor UP!

So whatever the reason you're getting married, find the set of events that are right for you, think about what traditions are still being used and if it is relevant for you and your partner. Mama's will hate me when I say this, but its YOUR wedding, incorporate traditions only if they make sense to YOUR wedding day. You do you boo.  When you're ready, go ahead and Contact me for your wedding!

Jay Zhang Photographer is an Albany Based Wedding Photographer servicing the Capital Region and beyond. Jay Zhang Wedding Photographer aims to capture moments that are unforgettable and irreplaceable and exceptionally creates memories that last a lifetime.