Are These Classic Wedding Traditions Still Necessary?

One woman's perfect day is another woman's sexist pageant from hell.

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Sam Cleal
Sam Cleal
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  1. Something old,new, borrowedand blue

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  1. The bridewearingwhite

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  1. Weddingbands

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  1. The firstdance

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  1. Not seeing thebride before thebig day

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  1. The bride'sfamily pay foreverything

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  1. Asking thebride's father's permission

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  1. Giving a gift

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  1. All of thespeeches

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  1. Stag/hen dos

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