The worst wedding traditions aren't just embarrassing. Some of them are unspeakably vile and you wonder how they can even exist in the first place. But don't worry, we will be talking about the tamer ones here. And even they are pretty awful, to say the least.

Here are the worst wedding traditions.

Roasting the Bride and Groom

In some weddings, speakers step up to the stage and poke fun at the bride and groom. It may seem harmless fun if they know the bride and groom very well. But oftentimes, things go too far. Guests are left speechless when such speakers make distasteful jokes that are a little too much for a polite gathering.

One word of advice: never poke fun, especially at the bride, no matter how confident she is.

Smearing Cake on the Bride's Face

Having fun on memorable occasions may be a good thing. But when things get out of hand, the effect is terrible to say the least.

At certain weddings, relatives smash cake into the hapless bride's face.

Avoid these antics at all costs.

Putting All Financial Burden On the Bride's Family

Unfortunately, putting an excessive financial burden on the bride's family is strongly entrenched in certain parts of the world. The wedding arrangement becomes a one-sided affair where the bride's family has to bear virtually all costs.

The consequences of this terrible tradition are sinister and tragic.

Unsurprisingly, this practice is prevalent in places with high levels of illiteracy. Such places often have high rates of female infanticide.

Brides may also be subjected to shaming and violence by their in-laws if the dowry is too low.