In every area of our life, we take pride in being unique and forward-thinking, whether it's impressing friends with a glorious dessert at a dinner party or buying an edgy pair of shoes.  But perhaps one area we're less experimental with is weddings.

Goodbye white gowns and chignons: meet the alternative brides of Instagram

Transparent skirt dress

A touch of green

Blue lashes and locks

Flats over heels

Regal bride

Fit for a crown

Fairy tales

Yellow siren

Tattoo inspired

Polka dot prints

Warrior women

Designer cocktail dress

Glasses glory

Pink and fluffy

They both wore blue

...and spent the night at a bowling alley

Sneakers over heels

Assymetrical train

Blue hues

Dip dye dress

Crimson coloured

Short and bouncy

Techni-colour dream coat

Veil power

Contrast appliqué

Green lace dress

Jumpsuit-ed

Silver grey dress

Black and bold

Light and flowy

Meet the alternative brides of Instagram