The 8 Most Awkward Wedding Traditions Ever — and How to Avoid Them

Have you ever been at a wedding and experienced an awkward moment? Sometimes these awkward moments are unplanned, like the officiant yelling at the photographer, one of your bridesmaids passing out, or your entire bridal party falling in a lake. It's often the unexpected and hilarious things that happen at weddings that make for the best memories of the day, but not every uncomfortable matrimonial moment is fun - or unplanned. Below are listed some of the awkward wedding traditions and trends that brides and grooms include in their festivities simply because most people do, plus some ways to tweak them so they're less cringe-worthy or advice to avoid them altogether. -By Carolyn Castiglia

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