8 Outdated Wedding 'Rules' You Can Throw Out The Window

Consider this your permission to ignore these wedding day traditions.

Wedding traditions and etiquette evolve over time as cultural norms change. Things that were popular when your parents or grandparents tied the knot may not make much sense to the couples and guests of today.

Sometimes these old rules have a way of sticking around long after they’re relevant. That’s why we asked etiquette experts and wedding planners which outdated wedding rules we no longer need to follow. Here’s what they told us: