Planning your wedding should be as much fun as the big day itself — and part of the magic is picking little traditions that feel right for you.
At Toronto Wedding Chapel, we love helping couples mix timeless traditions with fresh, modern twists. So if you’re looking for some sweet, meaningful, or just plain adorable ideas, here are 10 wedding traditions you’ll actually want to borrow:
1. Private First Look 👀
Before the ceremony madness begins, steal a quiet moment just for the two of you. A private first look (at Toronto Wedding Chapel’s beautiful setting, of course!) lets you soak it all in — and gets some of the best candid photos.
2. Love Letters Before “I Do” 💌
Exchange handwritten notes before the ceremony. Whether you read them in private or out loud to each other, it’s a guaranteed tearjerker moment you’ll treasure forever.
3. Ring Warming Ceremony 💍
Ask your guests to “warm” your wedding bands by passing them around during the ceremony, each adding a blessing or good wish.
It’s a beautiful, heartfelt way to include everyone in your vows.
4. Signature Couple’s Cocktail 🍸
Create a custom drink that reflects you — maybe his love for whiskey and her obsession with strawberries? Fun, delicious, and totally Instagrammable.
5. Cupcakes Instead of One Big Cake 🍰
Why settle for just one flavor? Couples are opting for a collection of cupcakes so everyone can sample different flavors. Plus, they look absolutely adorable on display!
6. Fun Alternative Guestbooks ✍️
Think beyond the traditional guestbook!
- Polaroid photo walls
- Wishing stones (guests write a message on a stone for you to keep)
- Jenga blocks signed with love notes
Toronto Wedding Chapel can help set up a gorgeous station for your creative guestbook idea!
7. First Dance… But Make It Fun 💃🕺
Not a slow dance type of couple? No problem. Choreograph a silly dance, invite your guests to join halfway through, or even host a mini dance-off if you’re feeling extra bold!
8. Tribute to Loved Ones 🌟
If you want to honor family members who can’t be there, a sweet tradition is to reserve a special seat, add a framed photo, or include a mention in your ceremony program.
Toronto Wedding Chapel offers elegant ways to add these personal, heartfelt touches.
9. A Last Dance, Just for You 🕯️
After the reception winds down, have the venue clear out the room and play one last song — just the two of you dancing under the twinkling lights.
A perfect, private ending to a perfect day.
10. Meaningful Exit ✨
Instead of a big “grand exit” with sparklers, many couples are choosing to quietly exit together hand-in-hand, or share one final champagne toast with close family and friends before heading into married life.
At Toronto Wedding Chapel, we love helping you create the perfect final moment — big or small.
Your wedding, your way.
At Toronto Wedding Chapel, we believe that love is in the little things — and we’re here to help you create a day filled with all the moments that matter most to you.
✨ Ready to start planning? Book your personal tour with us today — we can’t wait to meet you! ✨
