By Cara Davis

Today’s brides and grooms aren’t settling for what has always been done.  They’re infusing creativity, personality, cultural trends and most of all, they’re having fun. They’re creating memorable experiences not just for themselves, but for friends and family who contribute to their big days.

Author and marketing guru Seth Godin recently spoke at a Chick-fil-A Leadercast about how the new normal is not normal at all.  People are questioning why we do things the way we do, thereby turning tradition on its head. It’s affecting all industries, including the wedding industry.

Here’s a look at eight alternative wedding trends that are popping up in 2011:

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