Top 61 Unconventional Weddings - Modern Matrimony From Engagement to Divorce (SUPER GALLERY)

Wedding season is finally upon us. If you’re looking for tips for a traditional wedding, you’d better leave now. If you’re looking for cutting edge and quirky, read on!

The following bits of trend candy highlight some of the top innovations for your special day, from high tech engagement rings like the Cat 5 Compliant ultra geeky wedding ring set by Jana Brevick to peculiar wedding cake toppers, this list features a neat compilation of the truly unique.

To top it off, in today’s modern age, a feature like this wouldn’t be complete without a special section on modern divorce!

Engagement

Proposal By LCD - Euricase Does The Asking For You

If you’re a little unsure about how to pop the questions, or are afraid of totally messing up your proposal, fear not! This ring box with a tiny LCD player embedded in the lid will do it for you! The Euricase has a 2” screen and carries up to 60 minutes of sound, so you can mumble on for an hour as … [More]

USB Engagement Ring - Swarovski Flash Drive (GALLERY)

We’ve seen a much of ultra geeky, yet highly unique gadgets to aid in marriage proposals, but these USB Flash Drive Swarovski Crystal Engagement Rings make it pretty high on my list of geek chic proposal accessories. The glitzy Swarovski baubles, which come in a variety of cuts and sizes, come off… [More]

Diamond Defender - Killer Engagement Ring

I’m not joking, this design by Tobias Wong is really called ‘Killer Engagement Ring’. It is a sturdy diamond ring whose point faces out, turning it into a potentially lethal weapon. The diamond sharp edge will cut skin down to the bone with a minimum of 1 karat stone - but the larger the stone the d… [More]

Unwedding Rings - Stop Asking the Question!

With the Unwedding Ring you can get people to finally stop asking when you’ll be asked the question!  It’s perfect for those who oppose marriage or just like taking their time. [More]

Fingerprint Wedding Rings

Andrew English (contemporary jeweler) has singlehandedly extended wedding by enabling married couples to carry their loved one’s fingerprint.  That’s right, he has created a technique that decorates wedding bands with actual fingerprints. These rings are only available through commission by Mr. Engl… [More]

Propose With an iPod Touch - ‘Marry Me’ iPod

Nowadays, a woman asking a man for their hand in marriage is pretty common. Selfridges is offering any ladies looking for a techie way to pop the question a luxurious solution via this limited edition designer iPod touch. The iPod is encrusted with black Swarovski crystals, hundreds of them, and for… [More]

Wedding Bands for Gearheads - The Nuts and Bolts of Love

Would you be nuts to buy this wedding ring set? If you saw it would you bolt? I guess if the couple are real gear heads, it would be a very clever way to express love of each other and things mechanical. Bronze plated with gold and a smallish diamond. Are there other possible combinations? Hook and … [More]

Binary Wedding Rings - Cuz You’re a Nerd

If you feel there’s no geek like you in your neighborhood, then you will probably think this is the best ring you have seen in your life. It’s a simple ring for your wedding, with something written… but in binary code! Simple and not as pathetic as actually having something written on it so that … [More]

Relationship Status Rings - Constellation Jewellery (GALLERY)

If you’re willing to share your relationship status on social networking sites, then why not show it off proudly in life too by wearing one of these neat astrological sign rings? “Couples in Constellation”, “Solo Stars” and “Star lines” are the names of a new range of jewellery designed and made by… [More]

Eco Engagement Rings - Earth-Friendly Canadian Diamonds (GALLERY)

Promise her the world, and show her you’ll care for it as well. Gents, forget blood diamonds. To show your beautiful wife just how much she means to you, consider getting an earth-friendly engagement ring. There is so much controversy involved with mining diamonds, that a lot of couples have opted… [More]

$71,000 “Flawless” Cocktail - Drinking Diamonds at Movida, London (VIDEO)

You haven’t tasted opulence til you’ve sipped on the US $71,011.50 glasses of “Flawless” at London nightclub, Movida. It’s officially the world’s most expensive Christmas cocktail according to the Daily Mail, and it’s being launched today. “Ingredients in the costly cocktail include a large measur… [More]

Engagement on Ice - Private Skate at Rockefeller Center (VIDEO)

New York City’s Rockefeller Skating Rink is one of the most romantic locations, which is what makes it a favourite place for wedding proposals. For five days this year, couples looking to get engaged have the opportunity to set up the ultimate proposal, with private skate time on the rink as “their … [More]

Photojournalistic Realism - Broadcasting Life’s Most Intimate Moments (VIDEO)

Social utility technology is becoming more used in important life events like marriage proposals. Surprisingly, its the men who want to record the event, finding it sentimental and romantic, and it’s the women who are in disagreement. With tools like MySpace, Facebook and YouTube, couples are making… [More]

Wedding

Radical Elopement - Double Proxy Weddings

Are proxy weddings the future of matrimonial services? By proxy I mean either bride or groom, is unable to attend the ceremony, but the wedding takes place anyway. Someone usually takes the place of the missing person. A double proxy wedding is when neither shows. One army couple took the proxy w… [More]

Online Vows - “With This Click I Thee Wed” Online & Off (VIDEO)

You knew this was bound to happen! With the growing obsession of virtual worlds and online dating, it’s no surprise that people are beginning to say their vows on the web. Don’t you wish you could invite everyone to your wedding? Having friends and family overseas be unable to attend your special … [More]

Test Drive Your Marriage - 7 Year Sample In Germany (GALLERY)

Not ready to jump into a serious relationship? Get married. A conservative German politician is proposing that marriages be entered only with the upfront agreement of a 7-year term. Like what you got? Renew your vows. Can’t stand the ball and chain? You’re officially not married anymore. [More]

Say “I Love You” By Swallowing Gold

Ted Noten has been featured a couple of other times on this blog for his humorous conceptual products, so when I saw his latest creation on NOTCOT, wedding pills, I knew I had to include these objects. The objects are simple. They are two solid gold pills that are ingested during the wedding ritual … [More]

Inflatable Church - Make Your Wedding Cheesy

Getting married outdoors has been fraught with perilous weather like wind and rain since time began. That’s why it’s about time someone came up with the uber-cool, very helpful, inflatable church. You’ve got two spacious rooms to accommodate altar, seats, faux-stained-glass windows, the preacher-ma… [More]

Bridal Bootcamp – Have a Blast and Look Good Fast

Feelin’ a little chubby? Want to impress your hubby? A drill sergeant could be the answer. Women put a lot of pressure on themselves to look their absolute best on their wedding day. They expect to dazzle everyone at the ceremony, from their husbands, to family, friends and coworkers. We mustn’… [More]

Weddings in Igloos - Get Married in an Ice Church (VIDEO)

We featured the Ice Hotel two years ago, and it seems it’s a destination that just keeps getting cooler. There could literally not be a more chill place to get married than the ice church. The ICE HOTEL’s unique lodgings, from the 40 rooms, to the bar, and even the church, are built out of 45,000 t… [More]

Marry Our Daughter - Site Lures 20 Million Visitors

Two parents were offering their daughter’s hand in marriage on a website that had over 20 million page views in the last few weeks, but it turns out, the offer was a hoax. Science fiction editor, John Ordover, kept himself entertained by tracking how many people fall for his prankish jokes. The prac… [More]

Weird Weddings - Hedonism and Nudity Replace Tradition

In a world where anything goes, outlandish and even bizarre choices are seen in just about every aspect of daily life including weddings. A growing number of couples are taking a minimalist approach (at least when it comes to their clothing), opting to be married in the nude. And that’s just the beg… [More]

Couple Weds in Public Restroom - A Charmin Wedding (VIDEO)

And I thought I was excited about the Charmin toilets in Times Square! This week, a couple in search of a memorable wedding decided to get married at the free luxury public bathrooms in New York City. Taking it too far? You haven’t heard the worst yet. The bride wore a wedding dress made out of to… [More]

Couple Marries at a Jelly Belly Store

Lori Woolery and Daymon Tracy, from Wisconsin, tied the knot at a Jelly Belly Store known as the Jelly Belly Junction.  To complete the sweet tooth wedding, Lori was actually escorted down the aisle by a human sized jelly bean! William Kelley, the vice chairman of the Jelly Belly Candy Co., drove fr… [More]

Choreographed Wedding Dances - Couples Innovate to Impress (VIDEO)

Youtube reveals dozens of newly married couples interrupting the middle of their first dance to bust out choreographed entertainment...sweet! New brides and grooms aren’t content to do the traditional first dance to a waltz. This couple broke out into an awesome dance to Baby Got Back. It’s cute, t… [More]

GayWeddings.com – Take Pride With Same-Sex Cake Toppers

GayWeddings.com caters to the needs of same-sex couples, offering products, resources and information to help couples plan and succeed in their gay marriage. The site aims at helping couples through “commitment ceremonies, civil unions, domestic partnerships, civil marriage and other alternative… [More]

Extremely Personalized Cake - Bride Serves Herself to Guests

Proving that everything is bigger in Texas, lone star bride Chidi Ogbuta had her likeness made into a cake for her wedding day.  She said it was her childhood dream to have a full sized version of herself in cake form.  Disturbing? Perhaps, but in the age of personalization anything is possible. P… [More]

$20 Million Diamond Iced Wedding Cake

Can you get free publicity by adding diamonds to ANYTHING?  Search Trend Hunter for ‘diamonds’ and you’ll find a lot of entries.  Now, you can find one more: a $20 million diamond iced luxury wedding cake.  Reuters descriobed, “The extravagant $20 million diamond-studded wedding cake, created by Mim… [More]

Swarovski Cake Jewels

Now you can get Swarovski crystals as the accents for your wedding cake.  It seems to me that Swarovski crystals are everywhere. On that note, I’m still amazed with the Giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Brooch which is basically a live cockroach with a Swarovski Crystals encrusted on it.  “We t… [More]

Offbeat Wedding Cake Toppers - Argumentative Bride & Groom (GALLERY)

Not a fan of brideszillas? (Get over it, girls) These non-traditional cake toppers really tickled my fancy. I love the idea of having an arguing couple on top of a cake. Lets face it, that will be a million times more realistic than a couple kissing, entwined with doves or other such nonsense! In t… [More]

Butterfly Releases - Kit Adds Butterflies to Every Occasion

Weddings, Funerals, Births, Birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceañeras, Anniversaries, Graduations, Memorials, Corporate Events, Parties, Romance, or.... just because! Butterfly releases are an increasingly popular way to create memorable moments. Releasing a batch of some majestic, fluttering crea… [More]

One Size Fits All Wedding Dress - Twobirds Gown Can Be Worn 10 Different Ways (GALLERY)

Twobirds is a boutique bridesmaid dress company that designed one dress that can be worn in ten different ways. The one-size-fits-all bridesmaid dress complements all body types, even pregnant bridesmaids! Choose from these colours: rosewater, chocolate, capri pink, cabernet, black, windsor navy, d… [More]

Fashion from Cans - Eco Collection by Nikos Floros Used 20,000 Cans (GALLERY)

This fashion may not the be the best looking around, but there is no questioning their green credentials as the clothing is made entirely from used drink cans. They are part of a 14-piece collection by costume art designer Nikos Floros. His work is part of an exhibition to raise funds for a new op… [More]

Weird Weddings - 300 Ft Bridal Train

A Chinese bride accented her gown with a train that was 600 ft long and weighed over 220 lbs.  Xie Qiyun had these photos taken in front of a hotel in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province on her special day. According to Guinness, the longest wedding dress train measured 1362 m (4468 ft 5… [More]

Wedding Gowns as Investment Pieces - $250,000 Platinum Dress

Those Chinese sure like glittery, fancy and highly luxurious couture. This wedding dress captures the trend of brides not wearing the old traditional white fabrics. Instead, it’s made of platinum. As wedding dresses go, the quarter million dollar price tag isn’t really that outrageous.  Brides shoul… [More]

9,999 Karat Dress - Ring Not Included

A jewelry designer in Hong Kong created this dress which has about four pounds of precious jewels. It’s marked to sell for over $130,000. The designer of this wedding dress with 9,999 karats in gems likely assumes the groom will spring for at least a karat ring to round things out. Admirers thoug… [More]

UPDATE: Disney Princess Gown Collection Unveiled (GALLERY)

Back in March I wrote about Disney preparing to launch their “Disney Princess Bridal Gown Line” by designer Kirstie Kelly. Well those dresses were finally unveiled in New York during fashion week and if you couldn’t be there, here they are. The collection includes only six of the eight princesses an… [More]

Colorful Wedding Gowns - Brides Ditch Traditional White (GALLERY)

While it may slowly be happening in other places too, in Canada it’s become quite evident that an increasing amount of brides are shunning the traditional white wedding dress. Women are wearing everything from dark neutrals like mocha to richer tones like eggplant. In Vancouver, the ‘it’ colour fo… [More]

Stylish Wedding Trends - Hip Bridal Fashions (VIDEO)

Brides are taking five definite tracks for weddings according to Brides Magazine. 1. They are using chiffon and organza for an airy, light look. 2. It’s all about color, the more the better; even beyond the traditional white wedding dress 3. Jackets and sleeves are offering more coverage 4. The… [More]

Chic Outdoor Weddings - Chapel of La Estancia

This beautiful little chapel in Mexico will provide simplicity and tastefulness for those who desire an outdoor wedding but are still looking to have the feel of a chapel for their vows. Bunker Arquitectura put a lot of thought into designing the stunning outdoor wedding unit, ensuring it didn’t b… [More]

Gadget Prenuptial Contract - E-Nup Replaces Pre-nup

Keep the lawyers out of your relationship and forget the pre-nup. Why bother when you can make it an e-nup? You’ve loaded up on trendy stuff seen on Trend Hunter, now add a written agreement on how you’ll split the gadgets if you split. “Well now, thanks to e-tailer Pixmania and Lloyd, Platt and C… [More]

Giant Red Lanterns - Flammea Himmelslaterne Set Mood For Romance (VIDEO)

Maybe the photograph of the amorous couple has tainted my perception, but these giant lanterns look like they create the ultimate backdrop for a romantic evening, perfect with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. The giant red lanterns act as an idealistic prop for a night of endearing conversa… [More]

It’s A Nice Day For A Green Wedding

A growing number of eco-savvy brides and grooms are planning weddings that are eco-friendly… in line with their lifestyles, values and beliefs. This trend is being revealed in all aspects of today’s weddings- from vegan and fair-trade menu choices and biodegradeable plates and utensils, to vinta… [More]

Destination Weddings: Something Different

Let’s be honest: weddings are repetitive. Just the same old show with different faces. So why not escape the local country club or community hall and find an alternative? An all-inclusive destination wedding will make the experience more memorable and enjoyable for the bride and groom, and will pro… [More]

Naked wedding photos a hit in once conservative China

Forget the Mao suits of a generation ago. Actually, forget about any clothes at all. Naked wedding photos are the hot new trend among young couples in once deeply conservative China.  Even in Anhui, a largely rural province in the east, many newly-weds are having their pictures taken in the nude, to… [More]

Runaway Bride Dolls

Runaway Bride bobblehead dolls disappeared from Duluth, Georgia just as fast as the real thing. The dolls seem to have been inspired by a real runaway bride from the same town who made headlines last year. Each doll features a woman’s face with a wedding veil, a bouquet of flowers, a sweat suit an… [More]

Honeymoon

SpaceLove.org - First Couple to Honeymoon in Space

These days money really can make your dreams a reality. Take the Whitesides for example - as children they dreamed to one day travel to outerspace. That dream will soon come to fruition since they are two of the the people who have paid to be first in line on Virgin Galactic’s Spacline. Not only wil… [More]

Test Drive Your Honeymoon - $99 Sandals Resorts

A romantic getaway to Jamaica for under $100? Airfare included? Better get a ring on someone’s finger ASAP! If this offer from Sandals is true, there could be a lot of last-minute engagements happening! It’s tough to choose the ideal getaway after celebrating matrimonial union with your soul-mate --… [More]

Renovating Religion Part II - Converted Churches as Hotels (GALLERY)

Less people go to church today, hence these buildings are often converted to other uses. Some of them for instance become hotels, and here are a few examples. Located in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland, the Auld Kirk is a fine example of a Victorian Scottish Free Church building. 
Converted i… [More]

7 Coolest Ice Hotels + Iglu-Dorf (SUPER GALLERY) (VIDEO)

While most people wouldn’t be ready to move up north to an igloo, many are enthralled by the idea of staying in an Inuit-style igloo for a shorter period of time. There is something about unique vacation experiences like that offered by the Iglu-Dorf (igloo village) that captivates the imaginations … [More]

Babymoons For Moms - Pre-Birth Getaways (VIDEO)

How unfair would it be for your child to enter the world of a stressed out mother? Pre-birth “babymoons” are the just the way to prevent this type of maternal anxiety. Moms-to-be are realizing that emotional and spiritual health are just as important during pregnancy as physical health, and these re… [More]

Divorce

Online Divorce Feuds - Air Your Dirty Laundry On YouTube (VIDEO)

As if divorce wasn’t nasty enough, now feuding couples are taking their dirty laundry on YouTube. This week a little-known actress by the name of Tricia Walsh Smith put up a homemade video on YouTube revealing secrets of her not-so-perfect-marriage to theatre impresario and millionaire Phil Smith. W… [More]

Capitalizing on Rising Divorce Rates - Wedding Ring Coffin (GALLERY)

People are getting divorced at rates higher than ever before. It seems people are shocked to find out a couple has actually made it over the 10 year mark. Capitalizing on the growing trend to divorce, and often times even remarry, are companies like WeddingRingCoffin.com. The sites specializing in… [More]

I Do Now I Don’t - Pawn You’re Old Engagement Ring

It is well known that 50% of marriages end in divorce. Not only that, just imagine how many engagements end before the date of marriage. After his fiancee suddenly broke their engagement, Joshua Opperman found himself with a very expensive engagement ring. He decided to sell it and re-use the mone… [More]

Memories on Ebay - Bride Sells Wedding Ring, Dress, Undies (GALLERY)

eBay certainly has some oddities on its site, but this one is down right crazy bizarre. A woman is offering putting up the last five months of her life on the bidding site. After enduring enduring a horrible breakup, a woman, under the eBay account, woodenelephant, has decided to put everything th… [More]

18k Gold Boo Boo Brooches - Bandages for the Heart (GALLERY)

These obviously aren’t real bandages. These rather poetic and brilliantly designed “Bandages for the Heart” by Alyssa Dee Krauss are brooches meant to be worn as badges of honor. If you’ve been through a tough time and come out a winner, wearing one of these signifies healing and self-empowerment.… [More]

Divorce Club in China

C’mon, join the club. As reported by CNN, “Attitudes toward sex and marriage have relaxed since Communist China began market reforms in the late 1970s, opening the doors to a huge increase in adultery and divorce.” In fact, the number of divorces in China rose by 21% from 2003 to 2004. To top i… [More]

In Japan: Retire, Get Divorced

An unprecedented rise in divorce rates in Japan is being blamed on “retired husband syndrome”. Many Japanese men spend decades being completely devoted to their careers. When it comes time to retire, husbands and wives discover they hardly know one another. The real killer? Taking a long, celebr… [More]

‘Life’s Short. Get A Divorce’ - Edgy Billboard Encourages Divorce

Chicago attourney Corri Fetman has created quite a stir with her billboards that exclaims, “Life’s Short. Get A Divorce” betwixt two hot-bodied models.  What makes the ad different from most legal advertisements, is that in this case, the ads actually encourage divorce. Fetman defends her billboard… [More]

The Pre-Nup Table - Makes Easy Work of Separating Your Assets

Newly-wed and in need of furniture? Worried who will get what if you get divorced? Then check out the Pre-Nup Table by Claire Matthews. It has each side clearly marked out and a center sawing line to divide it evenly when splitting-up your assets. FYI: The table comes complete with a saw to make it … [More]