The Top 10 Wedding Myths
10. The Bride and Groom Must Ask Their Siblings to Be in the Wedding Party. Although it is customary to ask sisters and brothers to be attendants, the bride and groom are free to ask whomever they wish — best friends, pals from the office, a buddy from a favourite bar. But this could be deadly. Friends come and go, but your families are there forever. You avoid hurt feelings by including your brothers and sisters. 9. The Bride Must Be Escorted Down the Aisle and Given Away By Someone. This tradition evolved from the days when men bought brides — or worse, captured them. With so many women living on their own or with their fiances, being "given away" now seems out of date. If you don’t want it, leave it out of the service. If you prefer, you can walk down the aisle by yourself, but many brides ask their father — and their mom — to do the honours. 8. The Bride’s Father Must Sit in the First Pew with the Bride’s Mother, Even If They Hate the Sight of Each Other. In a perfect world, divorced parents would overcome their loathing for one another so all can be sweetness and light on their child’s wedding day. Let’s get real. If parents do not get along, Dad (and his new wife) should be seated further back in the church — out of striking range. 7. The Number of Groomsmen Must Equal the Number of Bridesmaids. So, who’s counting? Unlike other areas of modern life, a wedding party does not have to have equality. An equal number of men and women at the altar makes a pretty tableau — and makes life easier for the wedding consultation — but this is not mandatory. You can have all men, all women, even all children if you like. 6. A Bride Cannot Ask Her Mother to Be Matron of Honour. If a father can be best man, there is no reason a mother cannot be matron of honor. It’s a beautiful loving gesture. 5. A Flower Girl Must Be Under Age Six. The smaller they are, the cuter they are — and the more they can disrupt your ceremony! The same goes for ring bearers. The only criterion for the job of flower girl or ring bearer is how important the child is to you. 4. Brides and Grooms Must Pick Attendants Who Are Close to Their Own Age. The only requirement for being an attendant is a sincere attachment to the bride or groom — and an ability to pay for the wedding attire. 3. Only a Virgin Can Wear a White Wedding Dress. No one has followed this rule for decades. However, it is tacky for a second-time bride to wear a veil. 2. An Overweight Bridesmaid Will Ruin the Looks of a Wedding. A wedding is not a beauty contest. If you care about someone enough to be her friend, her looks should not be a prerequisite to being a bridesmaid. 1. A Bride Can Have Only One Maid of Honour and One Matron of Honour. Brides may have two of either, if she wishes. They would be called "honor attendants." What’s the Top Wedding Myth of All Time? The Bride’s Family Must Pay for Everything. It’s one of life’s great mysteries: "If women are equal to men, why do the bride’s parents have to pay for the wedding?" Once upon a time, the bride’s father had that dubious honour, but today’s weddings are so expensive that the groom’s family often offers to share the costs. The key word is "offers." The bride’s family cannot demand that the groom’s family pay up. Many times couples often prefer to pay for everything themselves. This way they can ensure that they will have the wedding they want. Brides marrying for the second — or third — time should not expect parents to foot the bill again. It’s tacky. Mom and Dad have done their duty.
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"The Top 10 Wedding Myths"