3 Tips for the “Natural Sista’s” Wedding

July 6, 2013

As a little girl, I never fantasized about a wedding. The big wedding dresses seemed showy. The performance of marriage seemed overdone. I wasn’t sure I wanted to get married! After all,  I am a “natural, yogini, soul sista” and a  far cry from the brideszillas that clutter the television screen.

Is there a wedding guide for "Natural Girls"?

Is there a wedding guide for “Natural Girls”?

 

So where is the wedding planning for women like me? Women in love, but we don’t fit into the cookie-cutter wedding box.

Classic Traditional Love.

Classic Traditional Love.

 

Unlucky in my search, I decided to fight the wedding power. So I created my own personal “Natural Sista’s Wedding Guide” starting with 3 simple tips:

Natural Weddings for Natural Girls

She did her wedding her way. And he loves it!

1)  Do You!

Just like in yoga, listen to your body when planning your wedding. Use makeup, fabric and hair products that work for you. Spanks, 1000 hair pins and heavy cakey makeup may be necessary for pictures. But after all the perfection wears off, you may still want to drop it low on the dance floor. The Natural Sista’s wedding can be comfortable, fluid and fun.

Natalie's wedding from "The Tiny Closet"

Natalie’s wedding from “The Tiny Closet”

 

2)  Get Creative

Yogis love to experiment with new ways to do things. So your wedding should be no different. How many weddings have the same hairstyles,  jokes, songs and vows? It’s about time we spice up the ceremony with something original and unique for you and your partner.

A creative natural hairstyle gives you freedom and flexibility for your wedding.

A creative natural hairstyle gives you freedom and flexibility for your wedding.

 

3) Make It Special

Even if  you’re a wedding rebel like me, this is still a sacred day for a lifetime of love (hopefully).  Your wedding is a great chance to  introduce a new ritual, old book or ancient artifact that symbolizes your union. This is a traditional Congo wedding cup that both partners must drink from to solidify their love!

Congo wedding Cup. Both partners must drink from same cup.

Ancestral meaningful wedding cup.

 

Natural girls need love too! When my boyfriend proposed,  I decided to express my love on my own terms. Suddenly, I could see our relationship as the center of attention, celebrated and adorned by friends and families.  Marriage and wedding planning actually seemed like fun! It is time to celebrate love without all the mainstream pressure!

Natural Love

Natural Love

For more on natural wedding hairstyles, alternative jewelry and creative wedding ideas:

The Natural Hair Wedding Blog

The Tiny Closet’s Wedding Fashion

Anne Sheffield Jewelry

Wedding Hairstyles for Natural Hair



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