2007-05-31 07:55:46 · 25 answers · asked by Scottie G 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Baby - I will marry you anywhere anytime! I know that you are the person I want to spend the rest of my life with, so I see no point in waiting and planning and spending a whole lot of money. Let's just be husband and wife and be happy! I love you! Mauh!
2007-05-31 09:11:05 · answer #1 · answered by Shar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't. I did this and we used the money we could have spent on a wedding to put a down payment on a house.
See, people get caught up in the hype that a "big wedding" with "all the trimmings" is the only way to go. That's baloney. Big weddings can easily cost in the high 5 to 6 figures. And the media gets all caught up in it because that kind of wedding is "news." So people get all goo-goo-eyed over a spectacle.
And for those who can afford to flaunt such affluence - well I suppose that's OK for them.
But as Oprah said once - it's not how much you spend - it's how much you KEEP that makes you a rich person.
But to answer your question - no. Getting married at the court house is NOT taboo. Your friends/fiance have distorted ideas.
2007-05-31 15:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't think it was taboo when I got married 25 years ago. In fact, it was fun going to the court house looking for judge to perform the ceremony.
My thought is, who is telling you it's taboo? I think that question would be best directed towards that person or group.
2007-05-31 15:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think there are two reasons why people consider it taboo.
One, a wedding is supposed to be one of the most important events of two people's lives, so it's expected to be celebrated. In this day and age, everyone expects to be invited and it is assumed that there will be a huge reception for the guests.
Secondly, I think some people don't like that there's no religion tied in with a court marriage, as many people associate marriage with religion.
2007-05-31 14:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by Kathryn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didnt know it was taboo. Its nice to see someone get an actual wedding with all the trimmings, but its not always the case. I dont think its taboo to get married at the courthouse. I think it just makes it look like you're getting married because of something that you did and not because you want to.
2007-05-31 14:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by MariChelita 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not taboo... Many people do it. It's all about what is important to any particular person. Most people probably want the memories of a "special occasion", and it excludes the courthouse much of the time. There's nothing wrong with wanting to celebrate "in style".
2007-05-31 15:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a taboo but a lot of people would think this is not a serious marriage. the thing is, a traditional wedding cost a fortune and not everybody can afford...i mean, with that money, you can actually purchase a house/car. so it really depend on the individual on what kind of wedding they would want...something that is not too expensive and can use the money for honeymoon or something that is extravangaza
2007-05-31 14:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by zirconiag 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just kinda sad. Don't you want to have a nice, beautiful wedding surrounded by your friends and family? I'd never get married at the court house. If I couldn't afford a wedding I'd just get married in a park or on the beach, etc.
2007-05-31 14:59:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing directly wrong about it, but sometimes people react the way they do because, as marriage is one of the biggest milestone's in anyone's life, friends and family naturally want to celebrate that momentous occasion with you. When they see/ hear about you doing the court house thing, I think they equalize that with you not thinking it a big deal. I mean, C'mon, who doesn't like a wedding?
2007-05-31 15:00:43 · answer #9 · answered by armyangel33 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT IS NOT TABOO! Your love is what matters! What everyone else thinks is their opinion, ONLY. Nothing more!
Trust me, I know a couple married in a court house and is the best couple I have ever known in my life.
Go on and Love always, No matter where you exchange vows
2007-05-31 15:00:29 · answer #10 · answered by Dee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋