Why do people spend alot of money on weddings and then get divorced a couple years later ?? I think its stupid, with the divorce rate 2day most people that marry end up divorced!!
2006-07-28 06:52:42 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I have always thought that spending thousands of dollars on a wedding is really really stupid and not just because of the divorce rate. It's stupid because it's one just frickin' day and after the wedding there's much more practical things to buy.
My opinion...... have a small wedding and reception...a nice honeymoon....and then buy things for the new home.
2006-07-28 07:00:43 · answer #1 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When people are planning a wedding, divorce is the farthest thing from their mind. They think they will be part of the 49% who stays together. Some people spend a lot on their wedding because it is a very important day and they want to share it with all of their friends and family. The more people you have, the more expensive it is. They also want everything to be perfect so they can look back on what a wonderful day it was.
2006-07-28 14:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, people don't plan on getting a divorce when they get married. They just want their wedding to be perfect, so they spend a lot of money. If people think about divorce before marriage, no one will get married and the government will get more tax money from single people.
2006-07-28 13:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's why you don't marry somebody after two days of knowing each other. There is not a marriage out there that cannot be saved if both people want it bad enough. I spent 10,000 on my wedding but I don't mind because I know I am not getting a divorce, I don't believe in them. I believe in a marriage forever like you say during your vows. When I said my vows I mean't everyword I said. They came from my heart, they just weren't words.
But our money was spent more on our reception, the big party so everybody would have a good time with good food. We had a blast and we love each other and it was great spending time together with our families.
2006-07-28 16:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by glitter3317 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they divorce because more people are interested in their wedding then their actual marriage. They go all out for the wedding and expect big gifts and all that stupid stuff then when it comes to the marriage they aren't even willing to try. All they care about is themselves and making them look good to others. Big deal. Focus on whats really important and save the money for marriage counselling in the future. I had a small wedding. Maybe 40-50 people and it cost me at most $3000 which we had saved up anyways. It was such a great day and we didn't care about it going perfect and getting gifts (which for the most part we didn't get gifts) or anything. we cared about our being together and sharing it with the people who love us. I'm glad someone out there agrees that its stupid.
2006-07-28 13:59:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people have the intentions to live together forver. Sometimes I think people move the relationship and the "will you marry me" to sooner in the relationship without really knowing the other person. I've been together with my husband for about 6 years. I was engaged to him 2 years and married now a year and a half. Plus communication. I think people forget that marriage doesn't mean that your relationship doesn't require work. Always communicate. Money has nothing to do with survival rates. I say if you want to marry someone go for it. I
2006-07-28 16:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by Mae V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that society and marketing has influenced us to believe that our wedding is a reflection of self and our status in the wold. That if the wedding is grand , then so are we. Also, any one who has, is or will be planning a wedding knows that certain concepts are pushed on the individuals by many of the people who supply wedding paraphernalia. For example, I went to a florist to ask about flowers and she was pushing the concept of big arrangements and how it is entirely necessary for the functionality of the wedding to have flowers. Guess what, not having them! But my personal gripe is that when you say the word wedding, prices automatically rise. I guess it is a common belief that a woman will do whatever it takes and pay any cost to make her wedding perfect. Unfortunately, all these wedding magazines tell us what is perfect and what we should strive for when it is an uncomfortable process that no one really enjoys. I have been to and been a member of many wedding, and rarely are they enjoyed by the 2 people that it matters to. The bride and groom.
2006-07-28 14:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by amarenell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It cost me 30 for the license and 35 for a judge fee. We spent a total of $65 on our wedding; even the dinner was Dutch. We've been so happily married that what we spent on the wedding doesn't matter. I say, and this is an opinion here, do it cheap and if you are still together in a few years, renew the vows and have a big party. Much more fun.
2006-07-28 14:38:52 · answer #8 · answered by lilia_164 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, people spend a lot of money on weddings. Thousands of dollars for one big party? I think if you ask these couples a year or so later if they would rather have the money (perhaps for a new car or down payment for home) they would say yes. A good idea would be to let men plan weddings.
2006-07-28 13:59:29 · answer #9 · answered by Pepper's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They think it will last forever and sometimes it does, couples just don't try hard an ought anymore I have been married a long time and there was some hard times, but we made it I really think it should cost as much for the papers to get married as it does to get a divorced
2006-07-28 14:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by Paula A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋