Do people not realize that love is more important than money and material posessions?
2006-06-19 09:10:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I realized it and so did my husband, married for less then 200 dollars and still married 11 years later!
2006-06-19 09:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by ta2003 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
The reception is about celebrating. You could graduate high school for very little money, but most still have a party. Granted not as pricey as most weddings, but nonetheless, it's the same concept. The actual ceremony generally doesn't cost very much. The majority of the budget goes to the reception. If you do something wonderful, and have the means to pay for the celebration, wouldn't you want your friends and family to be there with you? I agree that some people go to extremes, but I understand the purpose.
2006-06-19 09:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by mine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-14 23:51:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who are you, or anyone else, to say that you can't spend x amount of dollars on any given party? That it's pointless????? The B&G *know* that the wedding doesn't equal the marriage. Don't assume that they don't. If they can afford it and it makes them happy - more power to them! How rude and catty for all of you to say that there is no point to it! Sure there is, it's to have a good time!
If people are taking time out of their lives to celebrate your union, I think they should be treated right - not with a cold cut platter and beer in plastic cups - that *they* had to pay for.
Some people enjoy parties and want their friends to have a good time. You may think it's stupid, but they just have different priorities than you.
2006-06-19 10:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with u..we just got the papers and signed them no nothing lol because hallf the time the ppl who have big lavish affairs end up divorced......its crazy a marriage is a life long thing not a one day show off event....i couldnt agree more with u! its nice to have some kind of ceremony for family and friends but not spending ur entire life savings and money that cud be used to purchase a house or car for ur new married life..its better to put that money to good use! unless ur like totally celebrity rich then i think small and simple is the way to go! i find that ppl who did it this way have better marriages..honestly.
2006-06-19 09:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you but if you do decide to get married and have a reception you'll always remember it. There's no need to go mental on the amount of stuff you do. It does also help to receive wedding gifts, if you're just starting out. Love is there and it is shared by everyone who comes to support you and your happy union with your partner.
2006-06-19 09:17:20 · answer #6 · answered by nailbiter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently, you've never seen "Muriel's Wedding" or "Bridezillas".
Girls dream about huge elaborate weddings to the point of obsession. To some of them it's all about being a star. It's the only time they can.
We all can't be prima ballerina's, Broadway stars or royalty, but we can, with a lot of money be the most beautiful bride.
2006-06-19 09:40:42 · answer #7 · answered by germaine_87313 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you. My fiance and I are heading out to do the Vegas thing next month are are spending less than $300 for the whole thing (hotel room for 3 nights and the wedding chapel). We have the funds and I still cannot see us spending thousands of dollars to say "I DO"!
2006-06-19 09:16:02 · answer #8 · answered by thersa33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is really no point. We had a nice church wedding and reception all for under $3500. Ofcourse you can do a simple trip to the courthouse and get married for $60 depending on your state and county.
2006-06-19 10:40:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with you cowboy, it doesn't make much sense to spend a lot of money on a wedding, but a lot of people do it.
2006-06-19 12:48:28 · answer #10 · answered by pce2faith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well me and my fiancee were both perfectly willing to elope, but my Dad got ticked and now both of our parents are paying for the majority of the wedding.
I guess it really is about throwing a nice party with people you like to celebrate?
2006-06-19 10:04:23 · answer #11 · answered by Wowzer-Bowzer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋