What if your ceremony started… with a shot of tequila?

(Or how to break the ice with style.)

We’ve all seen those hyper solemn wedding ceremonies where no one dares to breathe.But what if we flipped the script?

Picture it: your guests are seated, the vibe is peaceful, anticipation in the air. Then, instead of a hushed silence, everyone gets a little shot (or a sip of lemonade, if you prefer) to toast to love. A simple, joyful way to break the ice, relax the atmosphere, and make everyone smile before it even begins.

And it’s not just for laughs. It’s a signal. A clear message that your wedding will not be like any other. That you’ve made it yours, from the very first second.

So, what’s your version?

A tequila toast, a surprise poem, a sing-along moment?These unexpected rituals create real connection between you and your guests. They tear down the “wedding script.” And that’s when the magic happens.

My take as a wedding planner

When a couple says, “We’re doing things our way, because it feels right,” everything changes. The mood, the memories, the emotional charge. And no — it doesn’t make it less elegant. Just more real.