5 Wedding Trends We Wish Would Go Away!

Remember how your mother used to say, "If (insert best friend's name here) jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?" Consider this our version of that old saying. Just because everyone else is doing it doesn't always mean it's appropriate or in good taste. Here, a list of 5 wedding trends we can't stand:

Including a registry announcement in your wedding invitations: You can tell yourself that this makes it more convenient for your guests, but trust us; it's tacky. Word-of-mouth will always lead guests to your registry, so don't worry about making sure they know where you're registered. Besides, in this day and age, gift receipts are practically a certainty, so you can always return duplicates or items you don't want.

Asking for money or registering for things other than gifts: This is a huge trend right now, but again, it's in poor taste. Asking guests to contribute to a down payment on a house or to purchase a scuba-diving excursion on your honeymoon is bound to offend some--particularly your older, more traditional guests. Call us traditional if you want, but we have to agree.

Most "group" dances: This is one situation where tradition should definitely be ignored. The Chicken Dance, The Electric Slide, conga lines...sure, they get everyone up and moving, but so does "Beat it" by Michael Jackson. Any bride that forgoes these tired dances for something more original scores major points in our book.

Bridezillas: Yes, this is the day you have been dreaming of for ages. Yes, you want everything to go perfectly. But turning into a shrew and abusing everyone from your great-grandmother to your future husband is not the best way to ensure your big day goes as planned. Nobody likes an entitlement complex. Ever heard of the expression "you catch more flies with honey than vinegar?"

Seating charts: We understand you want everything organized down to the last detail, but your guests (most of them, anyway) aren't in elementary school, and they're perfectly capable of choosing their own seat. Plus, the "singles" table is just humiliating. As long as you've got enough tables and chairs for all your guests, relax and let them decide who they want to sit beside for the next four hours.