Do you agree that weddings are a waste of money?

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msmissydc · Accepted Answer

Huge, expensive weddings yes. You do them for the guests and not for you which itself is stupid.

Small or highly personalized weddings no.
Multiple reasons, 1. In germany because of different tax groups it can actually save you money in the long run. So money is more a plus side than a negativ.

2. It can give you a great memory that both of you share, that is all about you two. Having a wedding song allone is a way to create a beautifull memory that you can be reminded of regularly.

Also you dont need the church for a wedding. Which is stupid but yeah. I dont mind calling it wedding but thats what it is legally. It could have a different dechristianized name for all I care, but the experience and memory it creates can be worth it.

Caroline91 · Accepted Answer

I wasn't interested in having a wedding, I just wanted to marry this guy. So he proposed and we got married the same day. My parents gave a reception for us a month later, which I tolerated because it was important to them. I did enjoy it, largely because they kept it simple and for family and close friends. But, it's really none of my business what other people decide for themselves. I enjoy weddings. My husband and I just chose to use our resources another way.

Jersey2 · Accepted Answer

Weddings bring the whole family together. People travel a long way to a wedding and it is very memorable for most. With some thought and effort, it can be done for less than expected. The only other event that brings the family in from far off places is a funeral. So do the weddings.

MrChinaski · Accepted Answer

Between the ceremony, reception, rings and honeymoon... it was probably about $40,000 AUD (about $30,000 USD). Our parents paid for the reception, so that was helpful, and a week of accommodation. I don't regret it. But there are cheaper ways of committing.

HollyK21 · Answer

I’d say extravagant or out-of-budget weddings are a waste of money. I’ve been to very cute, intimate weddings that were smartly planned and very budget friendly.

AviatorTom · Answer

No, weddings are good for the economy. Think of all the people who make money when a wedding happens. From bakers to photographers to caterers... and others.

Jessica405 · Answer

Yes. Total waste. Being maried doesn' make you live much longer, make you much richer, guarantee fudelitymake you much happier.  I am managing quite well just living with my guy.

jshm2 · Answer

GTFO you moist bint. Weddings are marvellous affairs where two families get to join in a joyous occasion.

The problem is not weddings. It's perfidious dipshits with no family, morals or trustworthiness; trying to legitimise themselves and their ill intentions.

Then blaming "weddings" for them getting laid out.

Anonymous · Answer

Marriage as a concept is overrated in general in my opinion.. It's just a piece of paper. If you're in a healthy and happy long-term relationship with someone, why do you need some lavish/fancy ceremony to formalize your union? Clearly this is done for societal/legal purposes, that's the only reason I can think of and it's a remnant of a patriarchal institution. If it makes people happy, I'm not judging them; just sharing my thoughts here

Phoenix98 · Answer

I don't think a wedding itself is a waste of money no.

After all you don't have to spend tens of thousands of dollars or more on a wedding your making that choice to. Just like you can make the choice to only spend a moderate amount on a wedding.

I've been to many beautiful and great weddings that were done more on the cheap side.

naartjie · Answer

Big weddings, yes.
Personally I’d be happy to spend some money for a wedding of about 22 people (including bride and groom). So, 10 guests each and it be just close people.
Also, my style is particular and it’s not expensive.
I’ve already looked at what a wedding of that size would cost including everything I’d want lol

alli-112 · Answer

I don't think that things that bring people joy are a waste of money. What's the purpose of money otherwise?

I will say, if the couple doesn't actually want a big wedding I don't think they should have to have one. The point is that it's enjoyable, if it's not then it does become wasteful.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

They are if the people getting married aren't sincere about it.
These days, you get one date or one quick fuck and it's wedding bells, old shoes and rice!! 3 months later, she wants nothing to do with you!! A wedding is SUPPOSED to be FOREVER, NOT just something you do for a while on a whim!! If you can't commit, you have no business getting married!!

Anonymous · Answer

I think its important to invest in a decent celebration. If someone tried to be as stingy as possible with a wedding, then it means they're not invested in the marriage.

But if you don't have money to even throw a decent wedding, you shouldn't be having any kids.

A decent celebration is not an extravagant celebration. Lets make this clear

Anonymous · Answer

Depends how much money you have and whether you intend to stay married. Also there a big difference between a wedding and a wedding with a wedding reception.

My parents insisted they pay for our wedding reception. Yes I was a princess for the day but I wouldn't have spent that

zagor · Answer

Generally, yes, but a lot of people have money to waste. Compared to a lot of things people spend $ on, it isn't necessarily bad.

My old boss purportedly spent about $100,000 on his daughter's wedding, and that was almost 20 years ago. Probably worth it to unload her...

Blackcat1952 · Answer

Especially nowadays how people are not just women. But just how it all is now it just doesn't work out at all
So please don't bother please please don't bother. You're only gonna waste your money? You're gonna break your parents hearts . All around it just isn't going to work anymore. Is everybody gonna be heart broken 💔 😕
Don't fool yourself . The last two generations killed it . Now in days it's just an illusion

linguistrosey · Answer

The moment marriage became a governmental contract, it lost all its sense. It's still in itself a way for a woman to make sure that the man is gonna keep his promises and raise their offspring with him. Men who are against marriages here confirm my theory. Materialistic and deserve to be alone for the rest of their lives.

fonduegirl · Answer

In India, marriage is compulsory. And small weddings are discouraged. People take loans to marry off their daughters. It's like iphone here, you use it to show your status and power, which is very important in a country driven by communities

BCRanger10 · Answer

Some weddings? Yes. You don't need the biggest and most in-demand venue, you don't need some tropical destination or cruise or whatever. My wife and I spent a total of $8,000 on ours.

So weddings in general? No.

Apple1996 · Answer

Fancy weddings are definitely a waste of money. I only spent 50$ for my marriage license. That was it. Everything else i had or was free

Kelley1 · Answer

Most weddings are not a waste of money. However, some people spend $10,000 to more than $100,000 on a wedding, and that does appear to be excessive.

MemeSupreme · Answer

objectively, but no one works like that lol if its worth it to a couple and it'll be a special memory, then it wouldn't be to them

Effably · Answer

For the most part, yes. A gathering of friends and family does not need to cost much. I find it largely acceptable though. One time experience.

molonski2 · Answer

110 % guaranteed they are  Plus a complete rip off , it you have to do it ( later ) do it in an inexpensive manner.

Nikki1989 · Answer

If you can afford it, nothing is a waste of money.

EmmaMary · Answer

@Chocolatetwopointtwo Personally no I don't... However as always, it's simply one's own preference.

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Answer

Having a wedding isn’t too dissimilar from throwing a birthday party, spend as much as you like and have the celebration you want.

WhitneySnow · Answer

No. When you’re ready to get married, a wedding is a wonderful thing.

abc3643 · Answer

Oh yes, of course! You'll need to save that money later for the divorce!

foxsquirrell · Answer

Big time waste of money, and I don't get the whole concept of marrying either. Why can't a couple just live together. Why do they need to write a contract which often ends in disaster?

sawno · Answer

Yup, because you can also invest that money in your future together.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Yes, I'd rather just be married, skip the wedding party and honeymoon trip, and go straight to the everyday married couple part of it.

AndrésC64 · Answer

I said no, but it's not the wedding that's expensive, it's the reception, and that is a huge waste of money. Save that for a nice vacation or a down payment on a house.

exitseven · Answer

yes, they are a rip off too. Anything that has to do with a wedding costs twice as much.

RingOfFire · Answer

For me yes for most women I think no. It's really sacrifice you make for them.

SotiCoto · Answer

Common courtesy dictates "Yes" goes first and "No" goes second.  At least I clicked the correct answer this time.

Iron_Man · Answer

the one that they had in Italy for $50 million was a joke but I want you to get married one day and don’t worry about the money

Jennz6 · Answer

Someday maybe? 🤔

SeekerOfTruth007 · Answer

Yes. Save the money for a down payment on a house or an automobile.

genericname85 · Answer

hey definitely can be. but they can also just be like any other party.

Pohjolan · Answer

Its like giving your date flowers upped to the extreme. Its a unfalsifiable costly signal. So whether its a waste or not is subjective.

msc545 · Answer

Yes. It is like celebrating a suicide ritual at least for the man.

Kelly6 · Answer

@chocolatetwopointtwo its totally waste of money , same as expensive diamond ring

Dongie · Answer

Do you suggest going before a justice of the peace or just shacking up?

Tom567456 · Answer

Totally. I knew someone who spent $10,000 on a wedding and then she got divorced a couple years later

Anonymous · Answer

They are not a waste of money, unless they are too extravagant.

JB_Brady · Answer

To a certain degree.. not gonna go overboard for one day, but also you want to make it special.

capriVib · Answer

I'm against the signature made at the wedding.

alice55 · Answer

No I don't Agee

serious · Answer

Yes and without doubt

DrPepper12 · Answer

ABSO-FUCKING-LUTELY

LiaRaven · Answer

If I need the money, then yes

Staximus · Answer

Not if you have a wedding you can afford

MOUTHWASHING · Answer

It depends on your religious values.

DCVsMarvel2 · Answer

if it winds up in divorce, of course

Jeff51 · Answer

Like I have that kind of money.

Sam1133 · Answer

Weddings is actually waste of everything

wkhan_87 · Answer

We should make wedding less expensive. Yes

Stevepro68 · Answer

Mine sure was

loveyouoak · Answer

Yes, I agree.

Wise4myage · Answer

Yes I agree.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Nope I dont agree

yk9998 · Answer

Yes agree 👍

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