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Photo: Awake Photography <\/a><\/p>\n While June marks the most traditional time of year to be married, this survey proves that the modern bride is anything<\/em> but traditional \u2013 saying \u201cokay\u201d to former pre-marital taboos like buying a home and starting a family, fitting in one last fling before the ring or choosing a more comedic emcee to deliver the Best Man speech. \u00a0And an important note for those who will be attending as guests – don\u2019t fret if you\u2019re flying solo the day of, as 52 percent of recently married brides had guests hook up at their weddings.<\/p>\n First comes real estate, then comes marriage?<\/strong><\/p>\n Back in the day, there was a perceived order on how a couple should start their lives together.\u00a0 A big white wedding, setting up a home together and THEN<\/em> having a baby.\u00a0 But times have changed.\u00a0 Although it may make our grandparents cringe, the modern bride believes it is okay to do things a bit \u201cout of order.\u201d<\/p>\n When asked what they thought was acceptable before marriage, brides proved they were less than traditional with 93 percent<\/strong> saying things that were once thought of as being taboo are now okay.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Name Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n But fear not \u2013 the modern bride has not abandoned all traditions; most brides are saying \u201cI do\u201d to taking their husbands\u2019 names.<\/p>\n A girl may dream about her wedding, but it\u2019s the fantasies that are more fun!\u00a0 According to the David\u2019s Bridal \u201cWhat\u2019s On Brides\u2019 Minds\u201d survey, brides and brides-to-be can have a bit of a scandalous side\u2026<\/p>\n Final Rendezvous Before \u201cI Do\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Before she walks down the aisle, would the bride have one last romantic fling<\/strong> before the ring? According to the survey, many would if they could!<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n A Celeb Toast with the Most<\/strong><\/p>\n Let\u2019s be honest \u2013 the best man\u2019s speech can make or break the wedding reception.\u00a0 One bad toast can set the mood for the rest of the night, so why not ensure a speech that has everyone in stitches?\u00a0 If they had their pick, brides would love a celebrity funny man to deliver the big toast<\/strong>, with the most requested best men as follows:<\/p>\n (*remember, 5 percent of women would want their last fling with the Best Man.\u00a0 Hmmm\u2026)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Love on the Dance Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n Okay single ladies – rumor has it that the best place to meet someone is at a wedding, so if you are still looking for \u201cthe one,\u201d RSVP \u201cyes\u201d this summer.\u00a0 Attending someone\u2019s nuptials might be a more effective way to couple up than online dating.\u00a0 Maybe the next invitation will be for you \u201cplus guest!\u201d<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n For more information on David\u2019s Bridal and the brand\u2019s wedding resources, visit www.davidsbridal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Photo: Awake Photography While June marks the most traditional time of year to be married, this survey proves that the modern bride is anything but traditional \u2013 saying \u201cokay\u201d to former pre-marital taboos like buying a home and starting a family, fitting in one last fling before the ring or choosing a more comedic emcee Click here to read the rest of this post \u00bb<\/a> […]<\/p>\n\n
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