Most couples want to make their wedding stand out. After all, it’s one of the most important days of your life, and something the two of you are going to remember for the rest of your lives. You want it to be something that is memorable for your friends and family members as well. There are many ways you can go about this. If you want to make your same-sex wedding unique and fun, here are some ideas.

Rainbow Theme

Of course, you probably know that the rainbow is the sign of gay pride, so why not make that your color theme? You can have your wedding party wear dresses and suits in different colors, have rainbow-colored decorations, and even a rainbow-themed cake. If you don’t want to go all out with the rainbow theme, then you might settle for something like having different-colored flowers on each table.

Let Guests Seat Themselves

Traditionally, guests are seated by grooms after being asked whether they are there for the bride or groom. Of course, in a same-sex wedding, this doesn’t make very much sense. It can be confusing and possibly awkward when a person is trying to explain whose side he or she would like to sit on. The individual may not know how you want to be addressed (are both of you brides or have you nixed the term completely?), so he or she may feel uncomfortable answering that question. You can get rid of stress and simply make things easier by having the guests seat themselves. Of course, you might want to reserve the first few rows for family members, but other than that, it can be a free for all. Simply leave a sign at the entrance letting guests know they can sit wherever they prefer.

Consider Cupcakes Instead of Cake

If you want to serve something other than the traditional wedding cake, then consider serving cupcakes. You can even offer them in several different flavors so people can choose the kind they like most. If you want to be even more different, then you could offer something like an ice cream sundae bar. This can be a great option for summer weddings. Just make sure you have a way to keep the ice cream frozen so you don’t wind up with a sticky mess.

A Unique Same-Sex Wedding Guest Book

There are alternative options to a regular guestbook if you are looking for something a little different. Instead of simply signing their names, you may consider asking guests to use a page to write a letter either giving wedding advice or sharing a special memory they have with the two of you.

Have the Best Reception Ever

Instead of doing the traditional events involved in a reception, why not have a little fun? Don’t be afraid to let the inner kid out and turn the reception into a party. The wedding is over and the reception is meant to be a celebration, so kick it up a notch by adding fun things:

• A photo booth
• An adult bounce house
• A candy bar

This will almost certainly lead to a reception that no one will forget.

Colorful Send Off

You can make the traditional rice send off a bit more fun with colorful bubbles. These are easy to make, and if you use the right materials, they shouldn’t leave a stain. If you are leery of using colorful bubbles, then you might consider doing something different like colorful paper lanterns.

As you can see, there are many ways to have a memorable wedding and reception. These tips can turn your wedding into the celebration it should be. Don’t be afraid to have fun and make your wedding different from any that you have ever attended.