I have heard of weddings costing 25,000 or more. Would this be better to put towards a house or something more important than a big show-off party? to start your relationship saddled with a big debt that means nothing seems like a reason that many marriges fail. Even if someones parents pay for it, That money would be much better spent elsewhere, I think...
2007-01-19 10:33:05 · 7 answers · asked by Big hands Big feet 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I realize that it is an important event, But it could be just as nice and memorable, by just having a "Pot luck" with freinds and family, at a nice park or something, and using some creativity for decorations and such. My nephew and his wife, just had a really nice wedding at a freinds cow pasture, and he let them use his house and yard afterwards for the reception. everyone brought food, and it turned out fun and memorable for all. and they arent in debt for it, now.
2007-01-19 10:53:04 · update #1
If the poarents insisted on paying, perhaps you could say: this is how much a big weddding would cost, and we can do it for, this smaller amount. maybe take the difference and put it into a fund or c.d for us to use later. or make the down on a house, or something.
2007-01-19 10:56:20 · update #2
Yes, but it is so much fun!! I paid for my own.
2007-01-19 10:37:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you but on the other hand It only happens once in your life (hopefully) so some people want to have a blow out day! Please remember that a lot of parents help pay for the big day and some will pay for it all. So not all weddings are putting the newly wed's in dept. I'm trying to plan a wedding right now and trying to keep it reasonable but it's not easy because everything is so expensive. Places really know how to stick it to you and make you spend more money! Trust me it sucks!
2007-01-19 18:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everything you said. We commercialize everything. Instead of the couple planning about their new life to come. I tell you this, if and when I get married, my husband and I must sit down and make sure we're on the same page about life. Not because he's cute or she's cute. We wonder why the divorce rates are so high. We've lost focus on everything. Families are messed up, in debt, can't stand each other, but we wanna see what colors will look good on the bridesmaid? What foreign country the flowers are coming from? How many bottles of champagne to give the guest? I'm sorry I think I went overboard answering your question, but it just amazes me how naive we've become when it comes to this issue. Thanks for your time.
2007-01-19 18:44:08 · answer #3 · answered by Nish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree. I'm not going to have a big wedding at all. It'll be very simple since the road ahead is very rough. But you're right, some girls think that this is "their day" and nobody's going to get in their way. They want this dream wedding that costs a million dollars and their parents can't tell them no. It's crazy. That's what that Bridezilla show is all about.
2007-01-19 18:41:26 · answer #4 · answered by redneckgal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree. The money could be better used for something else. Marriage can be a beautiful thing without spending too much.
2007-01-19 18:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people should do what they want. Some people really want the big ta-da, and they should--providing they can afford to do it. I have no interest in that type of affair--we plan to head to St Thomas for something very casual.
2007-01-19 18:40:54 · answer #6 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will just say this- Champagne (the French, not the 'fake' Californian) are the diamonds of the wine industry, and you know how they are overpriced!
2007-01-19 18:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by I.M. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋