People seem to spend tons and tons of money on their wedding, yeah sure its a special day but come on, the "big day" is about two people who love each other coming together to bind their love. I think the proper amount of money you really need for a nice wedding is about $5000 or less. Its sad to say but most couples end up getting divorced anyway.
2006-07-23 17:33:26 · 20 answers · asked by River Tam 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The show "Bridezillas" is the complete worst. People are totally insane.
2006-07-23 18:10:10 · update #1
Heck yeah. all you need is a cake, which you can make your self, some food, which you can make yourself. and close family and friends, decorations, which you can put up yourself. plus location (back yard) and someone who can legally marry you.
2006-07-23 18:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by Rabid Squirrel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
True enough, but some women and even men, plan out there weddings and other big events when they are little kids. They want all this fantasy and allure for that day. But in reality that just causes more problems down the road. Hence bride/groomzillas, cakes not being made correctly, too many guests, the bride is allergic to flowers, the best man isn't coming cuz he can't stand the bride. And exactly as you said, the bigger the wedding the faster the divorce. And of course no one understands what went wrong because, they are still in they had such a "beautiful" wedding phase.
2006-07-24 00:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by Bloody Kisses 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally, absolutely, completely and at the same time never consider or talk about or plan for life after the wedding. After a $20,000 day, how can the rest of life and day to day routine not be a let down? Not to mention how much good that money could do to get them started in real life instead of being wasted on a party.
2006-07-24 00:39:23 · answer #3 · answered by dappersmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1986, it cost me $15 bucks to get married in front of the justice of the peace.
In 1990, it cost over $5000 bucks to get divorced. I lost 1/2 of my housewares and didn't get child support until just last year and both of my children are over 18. The SOB will owe it until he pays it off.
I have been watching this show "Bridezilla". If women really act that way in the real world, what is wrong with them. A marriage is a committment, not a show.
2006-07-24 00:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They seem to plan more for the wedding day, than the rest of their lives. The Bridezillas really are pathetic.
2006-07-24 02:00:04 · answer #5 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have the wedding they want to have. You can spend what you want on yours and they can spend what they want on theirs. It only matters to the people getting married and maybe their parents. I know people who had huge weddings who are divorced and some are going strong. I know people who were married in a courtroom who are divorced and some are going strong. The start of the marriage is no indication of how it will play out. It's not fair to judge people for wanting to follow their dreams. No dream is silly if it gives someone happiness.
2006-07-24 00:41:50 · answer #6 · answered by jd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a wedding planner, and I have to tell you that it's true alot of ppl spend unnecessary money on a day that they get all stressed out about......I am an ordained minister now and I have to tell you that when couples come to me for advice, I tell them to do it their way and use most of the money for the honeymoon because that's when the real marriage begins......
2006-07-24 00:49:56 · answer #7 · answered by 00000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you. I think the marriage should be a small private ceremony. Then if the couple makes it 5 years throw a big party.
2006-07-24 01:28:12 · answer #8 · answered by ididntdoitthedogdid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree.. if I had to so it all over again... I would elope and have a great honeymoon! Spending a lot of money on a wedding does not guarantee a happy marriage.
2006-07-24 00:42:28 · answer #9 · answered by love bn a mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I never understood why people place so much emphasis on that day. I would much rather use the money to set us up for the rest of our lives...ie, deposit on a home.
Generally, the Bride and the Groom are so stressed out that day, they seem to be enjoying it the least.
2006-07-24 00:37:51 · answer #10 · answered by Magaret Thatcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Didn't have a big wedding, and had 31 yrs before the divorce.
2006-07-24 00:38:49 · answer #11 · answered by msthinkpositive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋