The recent news of the Emma Burton engagement to Jade Jones is the latest in a long line of recent high-profile nuptials, but this collection of unusual wedding innovations is evidence that who is getting married is not necessarily the most interesting thing about marriage these days.
From sci-fi inspired outfits to webcam weddings, the ceremonies in this cluster of trends stand out from the crowd by exploring wacky and amusing new ways to tie the knot in style.
70 Unusual Wedding Innovations
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Overweight Cake Toppers
The Slim Fast Bulging Brides Campaign is Comical
68
Victorian Wedding Wear
Harper's Bazaar Romania May 2010 has Cornelia Tat Classically Dressed
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Nude Nuptials
Naked Wedding Photos Prompt Chinese Photographers to Request a Ban
66
Chopped Wedding Gowns
The Reem Acra Bridal Spring 2011 Line is Daring
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Gothic Floral Wedding Gowns
The Carolina Herrera Bridal Spring 2011 Line is Edgy
64
Pocket Wedding Dresses
Gowns With Room for Hands, Lipstick, Phones
63
Geeky Wedding Favors
Letting Nerds Be Nerds, One Wedding Favor at a Time
62
Finger Piercings
An Uber Permanent and Modern Way to Wear a Wedding Ring
61
Diapers for Brides
Overcoming the Cumbersome Wedding Dress Bathroom Barrier
60
Bicycling Bridal Beauties
The 'Ines & His Solex' Shoot Features a Blushing Bride & a Blue Bike
59
Cocktail Wedding Dresses
The Lanvin Bridal Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is Party-Ready
58
Vivid Wedding Preparations
Vogue India November 2010 is Colorful as it is Beautiful
57
Streamlined Matrimony Frocks
The J. Crew Fall 2010 Wedding Collection is Party Ready
56
Double Dress Weddings
One Same-Sex Couple Breaks Stereotypes by Both Wearing White Gowns
55
Bathroom Bridal Wear
Women Make Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses for Contest
54
Hot Wedding Night Skivvies
Agent Provocateur's Bridal Line Will Make That Magical Night Memorable
53
Dark Insectified Wedding Gowns
Stand Out With Oscar de la Renta's Bridal Spring 2011 Line
52
Holiday-Themed Queer Weddings
Pinkee and Pony Seal the Deal in a Cemetery
51
Suicidal Wedding Invitations
Chris Trivizas Creates Killer Nuptial Knots to Celebrate Matrimony
50
Geektastic Nuptial Desserts
Say ‘I Do' With the Webcomic 'XKCD' Wedding Cake
49
Sultry Wedding Slips
The Vogue Novias Fall Winter 2010 Spread is Playfully Risque
48
Melting Wedding Dresses
Researchers Create an Eco-Friendly, Water-Soluble Dress
47
Sci-Fi Wedding Headdresses
This Dramatic Wedding Showcases a Couple's Flair for Style
46
Underwater Wedding Portraits
Donald Norris Takes Happy Couples on Photographic Adventures
45
Beach-Ready Bridal Gowns
Make Your Tropical Destination Wedding a Dream with the Chapel Dress
44
Viral Video Nuptials
Couple Gets Hitched in a Flash Mob Wedding
43
Bouquet Bedhead Buns
Douglas Hannant Bridal Spring 2011 Collection is Fragrant
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Nerdy Nuptial Accessories
The LEGO Wedding Ring Comes Complete With a Bride and Groom
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£5 Billion Royal Weddings
Prince William & Kate Middleton Wedding Will Cost the Economy
40
Social Media Wedding Bands
These Tweet Rings Immortalize Your Favorite Twitter Quotes
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Literal Wedding Favors
Happy Couple Decide to Give Out Actual Favors to Wedding Guests
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Gamer Wedding Decor
The Super Mario Bros. Centerpieces Bring Out Your Inner Geek
37
Rollin' Wheelchair Brides
Andy and Jeff Say 'I do' to Accessible Weddings
36
Undead Remarriage Ceremonies
Vitalich and Jirka's Zombie-Style Wedding is Their Third Marriage
35
Outdoor Wedding Washrooms
The 'Atlanta Watercloset' Will Civilize your Garden Ceremony
34
Sci-Fi Movie Matrimony
Avatar Weddings in China Attract Group Nuptials
33
Bubble Wrap Wedding Dresses
Rachael Robinson's 100 Percent Recycled Dress Cures Cold Feet
32
DIY Wedding Receptions
Julia Davis and Andy McLeod Ensure an Eco-Friendly Wedding Day
31
Car-Centric Wedding Traditions
Volkswagen 'Something Blue' Commercial Twists Old Bridal Adages
30
Faux Film Wedding Invitations
This Ambient Studios Invite is a Photographer's Dream Come True
29
Conflict-Free Diamond Rings
Say "I Do" with Brilliant Earth Wedding Bands
28
Rock 'n' Roll Wedding Gifts
Little Things Favors Creates Awesome Music-Themed Presents
27
Bedroom Bridal Garters
Florrie Mitton's Garters are Guaranteed to Make Grooms Drool
26
DIY Engagement Rings
These Pipe Cleaner Flower Rings are a Cute Way to Say "I Do"
25
Bungee Jumping Marriages
Jeroen and Sandra Kippers Get Married in the Sky
24
Storytelling Marriage Invites
Giles and Angie Create Awesome Illustrated Nuptial Invitations
23
Leopard Print Wedding Dresses
The Patricia Schmid Harper's Bazaar Japan August 2010 Spread
22
Forest Weddings
These Big Sur Coastal Wedding Photos Are Nature-Loving
21
Llama Themed Weddings
Laura and Simon's Llama Nuptial Shows Up the Camel Themed Wedding
20
Alien Tea Party Weddings
Aimee and Trey Say 'I do' in a Very Unconventional Manner
19
Military Bridal Frocks
‘Stars of the Southern Sky' for Marie Claire South Africa May 2
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Robot Reverends
The 'I-Fairy' Robot Marries Satoko Inoue and Tomohiro Shibata
17
Sapphic Fairytale Weddings
Meghann and Shasta Channel 'Beauty and the Beast' for Their Nuptials
16
Intergalactic Weddings
The R2-D2 & Bonnie Burton Wedding is a Geeky Nuptial Ceremony
15
Thumb Drive Wedding Bands
The USB Wedding Ring Represents 'A Lifetime of Memories'
14
Shark Tank Weddings
A New York Couple Says "I Do" Surrounded by Sea Life
13
Paid Pre-Planned Proposals
THB Exclusive Will Help Your Marriage Get Started on the Right Foot
12
Proposal Name Plates
The Ring Box Wedding Place Card is an Adorable Way to Kick Off Dinner
11
Medieval Weddings
Katie and Scott Say 'I Do' with a Renaissance Flair
10
Comic Book Wedding Invites
Carmen and Troy Announce Their Nuptial, Comic-Style
9
4-Wheeled Marriage Venues
Best Man Mobile Wedding Chappel is Designed for Marriages on the Go
8
Morbid Ring Boxes
The Wedding Ring Coffin Makes Jewelry Caskets for Divorced Couples
7
Green Marriage Fundraising
Pete & Andrea Fund Their Eco-Friendly Wedding by Recycling Aluminum Can
6
Wedding Party Swimsuits
Hockey Star & TV Personality Wedding Makes a Fashion Statement
5
Webcam Weddings
Iceland's Volcanic Ash Cloud Leads to a Skype Wedding
4
Empire Fighting Nuptial Confections
The Toppled AT-AT Wedding Cake Ensures the Force is with You
3
Post-Marital Marathons
The 'Honeymoon Testers' Rate Worldwide Honeymoon Destinations
2
Shotgun Wedding Planners
Sugukon Navi Anticipates the Rising Number of Pregnancies in Japan
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Lego Caketoppers
The Nerd Wedding of Lauren and Nick Makes Geeks Everywhere Drool
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Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear
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Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Inclusive Shapewear Collections
The +Body by Julia Haart Shapewear Line Features Powerbondtm 2.0
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
TV Star-Backed Apparel Collections
QVC UK Launches a Collection with TV Personality Brenda Edwards
Stunning Fine Jewelry Collections
Sartoria Studio Announces Partnership with BURKINDY
Coin Pendant Jewelry
Jane Win's Designs are Inspired by Nomadic Coin Jewelry
Floral Bridal Gowns
Claire Pettibone Introduces a Captivating New Range of Couture Bridal Gowns
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Deep Sea Funerals
Mondial Boasts Another Way to Scatter the Ashes of Loved Ones
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Sophisticated Rustic Clothing Collections
LIVØM Embraces Rustic Elegance for Its Latest Collection
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eye-Catching Experimental Garments
Emerging Designer IZZY DU Continues to Stun Audiences
AI-Inspired Sparkling Jewelry
MJ Jones Presents the Second Launch of its Pearl Skies Series
Clay Fashion Collections
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 Features Sculpted Clothing
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Movie-Themed Swimwear Collections
The ROXY x Kate Bosworth Collection is Y2K Inspired
Cozy Luxury Winter Campaigns
The Burberry Winter 2023 Campaign Has Launched
Chalk Streams Exhibits
British Photographer Launches New Photographic Series and London Exhibition
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Cinematic Bath Water Candles
Saltburn-Inspired Candles Were Inspired by the Film's Memorable Scene
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Villainous Bridal Gowns
Allure Bridal's Newest Disney Bridal Gowns Were Inspired by Villains
AI Wedding Tools
Joy Launches ChatGPT Tool For Weddings
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Whimsical Watch Collections
Armitron Collaborates with Johnny Wujek on a New Capsule
Socializing-Centric Tiny Dwellings
The 'Buttercup' Tiny Home Lets You Have Guests Over
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications
'Barbie: The World Tour' Breaks Down Outfits from the Film
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Exclusive Sparkling Chunky Rings
Seb Brown Presents a New Series of Boldly Designed Rings
Handmade Elegant Engagement Box
Nature-Inspired Handmade Wood and Resin Engagement Ring Boxes
Bunker-Borne Vacation Homes
This Subterranean Home Was Formerly a Wartime Bunker
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Whimsical Women-Owned Cannabis Brands
Sweedies Recently Launched on the Market with Mood Rings
Quirky Chic Sleepwear
Bluebella and Ashley Williams Unveil Game-changing Collaboration
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Multi-Passionate Party Consulting Companies
Pearls and Honey Offers Catering & Event Planning
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Eco-Minded Bridal Collections
REIMAGINE by DB Studio Features Designs with Recycled Materials
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Light-Inspired Furniture Exhibitions
Lee Broom Presents the New Divine Inspiration Capsule
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Social Media Starlet Eyewear
The Warby Parker x Emma Chamberlain Collection is Limited-Edition
Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry
Erin Tracy Bridal and Fine Jewelery is Perfect for the Holidays
AI-Generated Wedding Registries
Honeyfund Experiments with AI in New Finally Ever After Registry
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Romance-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Balmain's Campaign is Shot by the Talanted Olivier Rousteing
Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules
Michael Clark Joins JW Anderson on a New Collection
Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel
The Pearly Mini Dress from Waverles Pairs Pearl and Pleat Details
AR Coronation Crowns
Sky News' Augmented Reality Experience Replicates the British Crown Jewels
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
NYC-Inspired Fall Fashion
Studio Nicholson Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Elegant Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
16Arlington Unveils the Minimal Wake Collection for FW23
Modern Regency Wedding Stationery
Bridgerton x The Knot Helps Couples Regally Announce Their Union
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Bridal Skincare Sets
The Face Planner Curates 30-Day and Three-Month Skincare Rituals
Asymmetric Linework-Based Furniture
Leah Ring Joins Another Human on the Doodle Collection
Tattoo Cover-Up Collaborations
Tinder is Helping Cover Up Matching Tattoos with Sixty Ink
Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Enlists Martha Stewart on its Cover
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
AI-Powered Speech Writing Tools
Bridesmaid for Hire Launches a Tool, Targeted at the Maid of Honor
Wedding Crasher Weddings
HARD MTN DEW is Throwing an All-Expenses-Paid Wedding with a Catch
British Nightlife-Inspired Fashion
Martine Rose's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection is Eye-Catching
Eco-Friendly Pregnancy Tests
OVUM is Launching a Recyclable, Early-Detection Pregnancy Test
Y2K-Inspired Co-Ed Luxe Fashion
Wood Wood Presents the Heaven Out There Series for FW23
Engagement Ring Footwear Charms
Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery Created a £1,790 Charm to Adorn Shoes
Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
Automobile-Inspired Wedding Bands
U-Treasure Presents New Wedding Bands Inspired by Honda
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
Free Gym Weddings
Blink Fitness is Helping Couples Tie the Knot on Valentine's Day
AI Wedding Vow Generator
This AI Tool Helps Relieve Some of the Pressure on the Big Day
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Artful Wedding Stationery
The Minted x The Met Wedding Collection Makes Masterpieces Customizable
Standard Issue-Inspired Jackets
The Flint and Tinder Bedford Cord Waxed Barn Jacket is Rugged
Elegant Occasions Collections
PrettyLittleThing & Gemma Owens Present Elegant Occasions Collection
Trend-Inspired Catering Menus
Jimmy John's Introduces the 'Boy Math' Catering Bundle
British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
$290 Leap Year Weddings
Aviation Gin's Unique Leap Year Wedding Offer at Ryan Reynolds' Distillery
Vibrant Winter-Ready Luxe Fashion
Studio Nicholson Presents the Latest Capsule for Winter 2023
Empowering Pavé Jewelry
Venus Williams and Reinstein Ross Created the Diamond Match Collection
2D/3D Wedding Design Tools
Planner 5D Empowers DIY Wedding Planning with Intuitive Design Tools
Celebrity-Backed Party Dresses
Azazie and Kendall + Kylie Debut the New Cocktail and Party Dresses
Restaurant-Transformed Eyewear Stores
EBBA Architects Designs a New Store for Cubitts
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Pillow Fort Hotel Retreats
Emma Unveils a New Sleep Retreat for Guests Driven by Nostalgia
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Pet-Inspired Proposal Initiatives
Chewy Celebrated Engaged Couples with Their Pets
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Wedding Shopping Experience Partnerships
Bella Bridesmaids Partners with Something Borrowed Blooms
Rentable Wedding Florals
Something Borrowed Blooms Offers a Cost-Effective Alternative
Stunning One-of-a-Kind Candles
Western Disco and Angel Therapy Introduces a Unique Collection
Love Lock-Inspired Coffee Tables
Adrián M. Almonacid Designs the 4E Coffee Table
Jarred Italian-Style Soups
Trader Joe's New Italian-Style Wedding Soup is Perfect for Winter
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Personalized Mixed-Cut Rings
Austen & Blake Launch a New Engagement Ring Collection
Contemporary London Mews Homes
Whittaker Parsons Unveils a New Mews House in Stoke Newington
All-In-One Wedding Platforms
David's Bridal Debuts Pearl, a Wedding Planning Platform and Vendor
Audio Guest Books
FêteFone is a Unique Guest Book Alternative for Weddings
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Contemporary Wedding Capsules
From Future's Wedding Capsule Collection is Timeless and Elegant
Romantic Debut Solo Exhibitions
EJR Barnes Debuts A Room on East 79th Street Show
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
The Stylish Bride Aims to Alleviate Wedding Day Anxieties with This Kit
Curated Wedding Marketplaces
Minted Weddings Marketplace is a Destination for Decor, Gifts & More
Digital Wedding Registry Services
Etsy Announces its 'Create a Wedding Registry' Feature
Island-Inspired Vibrant Fashion
Marni and No Vacancy Drop the Nature of the Broom Series
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Inflatable-Orb Stage Set Designs
BIG Designs the Stage Set for WhoMadeWho's World Tour
Mom-Centric Floral Arrangements
JTV® Teams Up with Bouquet Box for Mother's Day
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Next-Day Wedding Photos
Brandtique Bridal Delivers Couples' Candid Wedding Photos Within 24 Hours
Architectural Jewelry Collabs
Maya Brenner & Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Made a Capsule
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Seamless Wedding Planners
The Nook Theory Wedding Planner Makes Wedding Planning Fun & Easy
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection
Womenswear Wardrobe Staples
JD Williams Debuts a Versatile Clothing Capsule for Middle Age Women
Renovated Cottage Garden Extensions
John Ellway Renovates a Cottage with New Extensions