So, how much is too much to spend for a wedding?
How much is too much to spend on a wedding?
So, how much is too much to spend for a wedding?
Marriage is not about the wedding. Marriage is about every day after that. Get your loved ones there, get them fed, make the place look nice and get her the dress she feels beautiful in. The dress doesn't have to be expensive if you don't forget that making her feel beautiful is your job and not the job of some dress. In my humble opinion, the more expensive the dress is, the less secure your wife to be probably is. Give her the most memorable day she's ever experienced of course! How memorable the day is depends on the two of you, not how much money you spent. Material things only provide a lifestyle, memories are what provide you with a life! If it weren't for the pictures, how many of you would even remember all of the tiny nuanses you spent all that extra money on? Is it wrong to splurge a bit on your wedding day? Newp! Is it wrong to spend so much on it that you begin your eternal partnership in complete and utter financial dissaray? Yessir! Hands✋✋ down👇! At the end of the day the dollar amount is up to the individual and they're financial capabilities.
I don't know... I wouldn't spend so much money on a wedding. Maybe 10 G's tops. 40 grand seems like they are going all out on everything including the honeymoon... least I hope it includes the honey moon lol
Haha, I don't know. My dad's side of the family does everything fancy. They go to Cabo San Lucas Mexico every May, even my cousin who's getting married. Needless to say, It would be surprising if they didn't spend 40 grand lol.
I'm not sure how much, but for me I would try to have a modest budget and then splurge for a great photographer/videographer. I feel like spending a decent amount of money for memories we can look back on is worth it. Also the bride and groom tend to see the night as one fast-paced blur so it would be nice to be able to look back and relive it at our own pace by looking through the pictures and videos. As for the dress I wouldn't buy anything crazy expensive. As long as I like it, it's white, I look my best, and it makes me feel like a BRIDE... it's fine!
I can't really state a figure because this really depends on the couple and their spending capacity... as in, how much they're able to spend. If them spending 40k puts them in debt and is way above their pay grade (as in, they don't make enough money to even afford that, or need to borrow or be in debt, or even need to rob a bank for it, etc.), then yes, it's too much. But if they're very rich and 40k is nothing to them, then sure, why not if that makes them happy.
Well there Is no limit... Ik some family friends just went to a beach, with the priest with few family and close friends and marry there. It was nothing over the top just fun time with family and friends
The beach sounds nice. Very calming and relaxing.
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I'd spend the $100 on a marriage license (don't know why the government would get involved) and spend up to $2000 for a small party of my closest friends and family (which isn't much). Don't know why we need these giant over-the-top marriage ceremonies that cost more than 1/3 of their mortgage.
This is one of the major reasons why my wife and I are not legally married. Money! 40k is insane to spend on a one day party. We have always thought that is so stupid to spend big money on something that is basically over in 12 hours. We have always thought money like that would do more good and be more beneficial if you could put it towards a house, or something that would last many years!
It's all about staying within your means. My wife and I had a modest wedding with a fun, but inexpensive reception.
That's great, that's the most important thing.
freakin 40 grand is a lot on a wedding. i do agree with you the most important thing is my marriage while the wedding is just a party for your friends and family. but shoot if you have the money why not
This is why I will never get married. If they took that $40,000 and invested it in a good mutual fund. It would be worth around $1 million in 30 years. Then they could retire early!! Let that sink in for a moment lol
I think it's whatever someone can dispose of without hurting their future prospects. That's going to vary hugely between people.
most marriages end in divorce so i wouldn't say its forever when women are initiating divorces like its a black Friday sale.
I get it. Another one of my cousins, also had a pricey wedding and they did divorce. That's why I don't think the wedding should matter as much as the marriage.
i wouldn't have a wedding or marriage. marriage only benefits the woman.
Depends how much money you have and what kind of wedding you want I suppose...
Just remember that for when eventually they can't afford a car they need or can't go on vacation, etc and each time say, "Well at least you had ONE nice day. I hope that day's enjoyment is enough for a lifetime."
Yea that $40,000 is a great down payment on a very nice home no matter where unless you live in California or New York.
$40k?
We didn't spend even a tiny fraction of that.
Yeah, my dad's side of the family does things pricey. They like putting on the ritz.
I guess if I got married I'd want it to be a good time for everyone.
That's nice and thoughtful.
Think how much time would you have to work for paying it.
$5,000 as the absolute maximum amount.
$40k is a lot.
I would not spend more that $10k
I'd say 3 months net is plenty.
40 grands!!! Too much!!!
I don't know, but deff <$10k
Pft. I'd argue $5000 is too much.
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