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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Niamh McCollum

5 ways weddings have evolved beyond old-school patriarchy

Wedding image.

From TikTok debates over the ‘tradwife’ trend to global backlash over JD Vance’s remarks about “childless cat ladies,” it’s clear that our view of traditional gender roles is shifting. And as we rethink these outdated norms, marriage traditions are also getting a modern update. Brides today are rewriting the rulebook—taking control of their weddings and ditching patriarchal customs in favour of something more authentic.

From swapping permission for partnership to safeguarding their big day with wedding insurance, here are five ways modern brides are taking the reins on their special day.

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