Wedding Traditions
I Do or I Don't: Wedding Traditions
There are many ways to buck tradition when it comes to your wedding, swapping in alternatives that are a better fit for you and your betrothed. I've rounded up 20 of these wedding traditions, including many of the commonly nixed clichés — like the garter and bouquet tosses, matching bridesmaid dresses, and the gender-specific roles. Check them out and vote: "I do" if you'd keep it in your wedding, or "I don't" if you would ditch it.
1 The Man Proposes
Image Source: Callie Riesling Photography
2 Ring Must Be Diamond
Image Source: Christina Lilly Photography
3 Only One Maid of Honor
Image Source: Géraldine Lentzy-Vilmain
4 Registering
Image Source: Audra Wrisley Photography
5 Bridal Shower
Image Source: Emily Blake Photography
6 Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
Image Source: Candice Cossel of Serendipity Studios
7 Bride (or Bride's Family) Foots the Bill
Image Source: Hilary Cam Photography Sydney
8 Gender-Specific Attendants
Image Source: The Bird and the Bear Photography & Films
9 A Veil
Image Source: John Schnack Photography
10 Matching Bridesmaids Dresses
Image Source: A Brit and A Blonde
11 Flower Girls/Ring Bearers
Image Source: Anna Delores Photography
12 Dad "Gives You Away"
Image Source: Melissa Kelsey Photography
13 Traditional Vows
Image Source: Yes Dear Studio
14 Rice or Confetti Shower
Image Source: Valerie and Company Photographers
15 First Dance
Image Source: Sam Shorey
16 Receiving Line
Image Source: A Brit and A Blonde
17 Bouquet Toss
Image Source: Valerie and Company Photographers
18 Funny Speeches
Image Source: The Bird and the Bear Photography & Films
19 Garter Toss
Image Source: JEFF+AMBER
20 Feed Each Other Cake
Image Source: Marcella Treybig Photography
