Three Outdated Wedding Traditions

It is amazing how many wedding traditions we still include in our celebrations without knowing why or even where they stemmed from. Before including some of these traditions into your day take a look at why many feel the following five traditions are outdated.

1. Cake Smashing: This tradition began in Ancient Rome where the groom would break a piece of bread over the brides’s head and allow the crumbs to drop down on her. This was supposed to be a sign of his dominance over her. Over time, this tradition evolved into cake smashing.
2. Throwing Rice: The thought is that by throwing rice on the newlyweds you are showering them with prosperity, fertility, and good fortune. This tradition declined in popularity of course with the popular rumor that rice harms birds. While many debate whether or not this is accurate, the tradition has declined as many people are leaning towards more alternatives such as flower petals, bubbles, sparklers, etc.
3. Wearing a Wedding Veil: There are many stories behind the origin of the veil. Some are based on personal beliefs and opinions, while others are just based on myths. In Ancient times, it was thought that the bride should wear a veil to protect against evil spirits. Others believe that the veil was to hide the identity of the bride from the groom in the case of arranged marriages. Either way, many brides are deciding to ditch the veil are they choose an alternate type of veil such as a birdcage veil.

Are you planning to include any of these traditions in your special day? What other traditions are you including in your big day and why?