Wedding Traditions I would Ditch (And What To Do Instead)

Welcome back to the Your Wedding Unlimited podcast! In this episode, Abby dives into some of the most common wedding traditions—and challenges whether they still make sense. This one’s packed with personal opinions, hot takes, and gentle encouragement to design a wedding day that truly reflects you.

Whether it's the bouquet toss or the dreaded garter removal, Abby explores the "why" behind each tradition and helps you decide if it really deserves a place in your celebration.

In this episode, Abby covers:

💭 Why your wedding day should reflect you, not outdated norms

🌼 The bouquet toss – charming or just… unnecessary?

🩲 Garter removal – why it might be better left in the past

🖐️ Receiving lines – do you really need one?

👥 The truth about plus ones and guest list pressure

📣 The importance of diverse voices during speeches

👗 Breaking away from the "white dress" expectation

🧠 How to check in with your own feelings before following tradition

❤️ Encouragement to plan intentionally and confidently

🎧 If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I have to do that at my wedding?” — this episode is for you.

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