why are most weddings so generic?

Question

I am amazed at how people plan their weddings to be just like everyone else's wedding or just like the magazines tell you.

why don't more people go for something unique to them and their partner? why are brides so damn cookie-cutter???

Answer 1

The thing is that the reason everyone does it that same is because it's the easiest way.

The "formula" usually results in people being comfortable and having a good time. If you follow other people's examples it's easier to get it all done without freaking out.

You can try to do something different but the potential for failure is huge - and in a way you have to provide what people are expecting.

Answer 2

I've been to about 20 weddings, and NONE have been even similar to one another, only in the fact that there was a ceremony, dinner and dance. Maybe it's just the family and friends we know, but each wedding has been special and lovely in its own way.
I do know from reading here on Answers, that after a while some of the weddings seem really similar - but then those weddings are held spread all over different states and countries, though...
As a couple, you WANT to host a wedding that expresses lots about yourselves, your personalities, your family, ethnicity, etc.

Answer 3

I wouldn´t call it generic-I would call them traditional. If you think of KISS-keep it simple stupid, your wedding, even though some people won´t agree, will be spectacular-the traditional one´s have been for years!
Simplicity is class, not boring, not cookie cutter. When you get married, I hope you will keep this in mind. Oh, you´ll start out wanting something different, and when it comes down to it, yours will be like others-most people think they are being different, but others are probable doing the exact same thing because they want to be different.

Answer 4

I would also say Tradition, and brides tend to become overly superstitious and scaredy cats about going against them. I wish I had the money when I was married, I would have had the most unique wedding that I could have imagined, so it would be fun and interesting 4 all the guests who themselves spend so much time and money to attend a wedding.

Answer 5

Because the guests expect it. Guests can be so critical if things are not done "traditionally". And sometimes because they want their wedding to be the best ever, and to be the most memorable. besides, a wedding has to follow a sort of traditional format to be legal. It's the reception party that can be adapted in any way the bride and groom want.

Answer 6

Because many people love the tradition behind the weddings, and the meanings behind the traditions. They love the fact that they are having the same ceremony that people thousands of years ago have, and like to believe that their love will last just as long as the tradition of weddings and marriage.

Most weddings are very symbolic and alot of time and effort is put into them.

Answer 7

Because Weddings are Expensive. It's hard to be unique b/c everything costs money. Generally, all the weddings in the same socio-economic are going to be similar. Unless, you have like $100,000 to blow on a fab location, amazing favors, crazy decorations and gourmet, 5-star food; it's all going to be the same.

Answer 8

It isn't the party that makes it special, it is the bride and groom and all of their friends and family. It is the people who make it special.

The most special moments at weddings have nothing to do with the food, entertainment or location.

Answer 9

I know that I love the tradition of it all. And it seems like every uniuqe idea I have come up with someone else has done before and has done better. Also it saves some money doing things traditionally because you can find everything on sale... LOL

Answer 10

Tradition