Discussions I've participated in

Fine china used to be the centerpiece of every wedding registry, with couples spending tons of time in-store picking out their favorite china pattern. But let’s be honest - who really uses fine china...

Have you and your significant other decided to follow the “carry over the threshold” tradition? This old wedding night tradition was another way to ward off evil spirits, apparently brides were extra...

The cake-cutting is a classic wedding tradition and standard photo opportunity! The symbolism is pretty sweet - it’s the first activity you do together as a couple, and feeding each other a small bite...

Are you going to toss the garter at your wedding reception or did this tradition not make the cut? Will you be saying “I do” or “I definitely don’t” to the garter toss? Photo by Webb Captures...

Tossing the bouquet to the single ladies at your reception is a tradition that has been cooling off in recent years, but some people can’t image a wedding without the bouquet toss! Will the bride be...

Are you doing the traditional father-daughter and mother-son dances at your wedding reception? Or are you trimming down the total number of reception traditions and cutting the parent dances? Are you...

Are you saying goodbye to the old traditional wedding party? Or are you mixing it up with uneven sides, two MOHs (or none), or skipping the flower girl and ring bearer? Will you have a man of honor...

Traditionally, the bride stands on the left side of the altar for the wedding ceremony so that the groom can use his right hand in case he needs to fight for his bride, should someone try to steal her...

Are you staying traditional and walking down the aisle with your father? Will you mix up this tradition to include another family member? Or are you completely changing it up and walking down the...

Are you going to wear a veil on your wedding day? Or are you ditching this tradition? Photo by Maison Pestea Photography in Rome, Italy Thank you, next (tradition): Will your father escort you down...

Will you be adding something old, blue, borrowed, or new to your wedding day attire? If so, how? Are you saying “I do” to this tradition or ditching it? Photo by Ashley Paige Photography in San...