500 Wedding Ideas

Why do we place so much value on weddings?

Why do people spend thousands and thousands of dollars on weddings? As of February 2009, people spend an average of $27852 on weddings. Does the idea of debt just not cross their minds when they do this? Or do they not mind going into debt if it's for a wedding? Throw some ideas at me people.

Public Comments

1. They end up in divorce anyway
2. some people just have the money to throw away. when i got married we had went to the courthouse and spent money on white water rafting in gatlinburg. the honey moon is much funner than the wedding. i think anybody thats been married and was privledged enough to aford a honeymoon can agree with that
3. I think some of these people actually believe that the more money you spend on a wedding, the more it shows that you love your significant other.
4. All that money on a marriage that has a high likelihood of not lasting...it really is ridiculous
5. True it is a celebration, one that you will have for all times. And like being born and dying...it too is expensive. But I totally agree with you! I do not plan for a deep dark new debt to be my wedding present! Thats adding another struggle to the already hard struggle that the first year of marriage is. For me, I want to get married on the beach! God provides the decorations...everyone can bring their own folding chair or blanket!! :-) ChynaRock
6. Were condition to believe a beautiful marriage starts off with a lavish wedding. I was told; women want a big wedding, the huge dress, the cake, and etc, since they were little girls. Personally I wouldn't mind spending a lot of money for a wedding, but that's just me.
7. i wouldn't spend THAT much on a marriage but i'm not gonna lie i want the white dress, pretty cake, and about 100 people there. i just want it to be memorable and special and i'm willing to spend some money on that
8. It's to show off to the world that you have wealth to provide for a family. For woman : It means she's hot enough for some guy to want her body to reproduce For man : He's got $$ to buy diamonds and stuff For the parents of bride & groom : It means somebody loves and wants their children HAHA
9. out of fear.
10. i'm not going to lie i want a decent wedding..........i've never really celebrated my birthday and every big moment i've had i have had to share with my twin like graduating and stuff, and i never got celebrations or presents.....so i'm kinda of selfish but i at least i want one moment, you know a nice dress, beautiful flowers, lots of guest...........
11. i didnt spend anywhere near that much and i sure was thinking about money when i got married and was doing all of the planning