Missing Something?

Have you noticed the winds of change moving in on the weddings you've attended lately? Maybe you've noticed that some things seem to be missing. Here's a list of wedding traditions that are slowly going out of style.

1. The Dollar Dance

Nobody really carries cash with them anymore, making the dollar dance something rather difficult to execute. I've been to some weddings that still have a dollar dance and see a sad turnout, not because no one wants to dance with the bride or groom, but because they simply didn't think ahead to bring cash. Perhaps in the future this tradition will make a comeback; we can call it the "Visa Dance."

2. Bathrooms and Air Conditioning

With the rise in popularity of barn weddings you'd think that these barn venues would make the investment to include central air and restrooms. But, unfortunately, the venues don't make this change and instead rent portable restrooms and leave the guests and bridal couple to sweat the night away. This lack of amenities might be what's causing the downturn in barn wedding popularity going into 2017. Time will tell if venues will finally start supplying these and perhaps the rustic trend could continue for years to come.

3. Receiving Lines

Brides and grooms are opting to instead spend more personalized one on one time with their guests during the reception. Guests can become bored and impatient waiting in line to see the couple for only a few seconds after the ceremony so more and more couples are choosing to just skip it! Does anyone really miss it?

4. Unity Ceremonies

The classic unity candle has been working it's way out for years now with couples instead using sand, water, communion, cord tying, hand fastening, tree planting, painting, feet washing, flower arranging, I've even seen a couple make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. With all the ideas floating around if it's hard to decide on one that both the bride and groom like it's easier to just not have the unity ceremony portion during the wedding, so many couples are skipping it entirely.

5. Throwing things at the Couple

After the ceremony aren't the bride and groom supposed to be showered in rice? Or bubbles? Or even have doves released? Something? No? In recent years couples have started having the ceremony and reception in the same place, making this tradition awkward at best. No one wants to walk outside for the sendoff just to walk right back in.












6. The Seating Arrangement

How am I going to find a place to sit if no one tells me?? Asked no one, ever.

7. The Veil

Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of the wedding veil! I love the added delicateness it brings to the brides attire and I think it's flattering on anyone! But, veils are expensive and awkward to wear and often poke your head. I get why some brides opt out of this one.