Your mother has been planning it since the day you were born.

 

It can be challenging to celebrate your unique romance while somehow pleasing — or at least not alienating — your relatives.

 

Do you plan the traditional ceremony and reception that your family might recommend (what's wrong with a poufy white gown and platters of prime rib?) or do you break the mould, and perhaps some hearts, by doing something completely different?

 

Fortunately, today's trend toward personalized weddings can make it easier to blend past and present for couples willing to get creative.

 

Four ways to bring some family tradition into your wedding while staying true to your vision for the day: