Worst Wedding Tradition? Seasoned Guests Weigh in on Cringiest Customs They'd Rather Skip

Wedding traditions come and go; many have even been lost to time immemorial, and plenty are on their way out. Rarely do officiants actually ask if anyone objects to the union anymore outside of rom-coms, for example. This custom was originally part of the ceremony in order to ensure that the couple's marriage would be legally valid – in other words, guests were invited to point out if the bride or groom were already married or if the pair had some biological relation. Some traditions seem pretty innocent on the surface but have misogynistic implications in their origin. Every year, more and more brides are opting to have their mother, grandmother, or close friend walk them down the aisle rather than have their dad "give them away" at the altar.
There are some old customs that are still going somewhat strong but that make modern wedding guests a little uncomfortable. What's fun about watching a bride's beautiful makeup and dress get ruined by a cake smash? Find how some brides and grooms put a modern spin on tired traditions or otherwise avoided them despite family pressure.

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Throwing a plushie to adopt a pet is a much cuter and more inclusive idea than the bouquet or garter toss.
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I've seen it at every wedding that I've been to, unfortunately. It's about as awkward as you'd imagine.
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