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Food and Drink Wedding Traditions of the British Royals

It's here! The week of the royal wedding has finally arrived, and there's no doubt it'll be the biggest celebration England's seen so far this century.

It's here! The week of the royal wedding has finally arrived, and there's no doubt it'll be the biggest celebration England's seen so far this century. Still, Prince William and Kate Middleton have some pretty big shoes to fill: they'll be following in the footsteps of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

With hundreds of years of history behind them, the soon-to-be newlyweds are following more than a few precedents set by the British crown. To see what traditions they'll likely be sticking to — and which ones they're breaking! — keep reading.
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What Wedding Traditions Would You Skip?

A sea of bridesmaids in uniform and not-quite flattering dresses is one wedding tradition I'd like to hang up.


A sea of bridesmaids in uniform and not-quite flattering dresses is one wedding tradition I'd like to hang up. If you're trying to give your big day an original spin, there are plenty of other conventions to consider putting on the chopping block. From skipping the potentially-cheesy garter belt toss, to substituting charity donations for a registry or cupcakes for a pricey cake, eliminating standard wedding fare can help your personalities and relationship shine through. Most weddings inherently have some sort of traditional vibe — after all, if you're having a wedding, you're entering an established and mainstream institution. But if you could cut some classic components, which would they be?


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