Who says weddings have to be (yawn) cookie-cutter? Definitely not these brides! Meet eight confident couples who decided to nix tradition and make their own rules at the altar.

Brandy Wilkerson and Christopher Jones Married: October 13, 2018 Location: Houston Stay True To Your Style: “I knew that it would be impossible to move freely during my reception in a dress, and being able to do that was important to me. I didn’t want a hassle with a train. My wedding planner, Audi Brown, introduced me to fashion designer Pedram Pasha Taheri of Pedram Couture. Pedram brought my vision to life. After speaking with him, I knew I wanted to wear pants so I could dance. The jumpsuit [he created] was stunning yet super comfortable. Best decision I ever made!”