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What do you think about big fat weddings?
Chelsea Clinton's wedding has been creating news for the elite guest-list, the venue and everything in between. Closer home, there hasn't been a dearth of big, fat Indian weddings that cost crores to put together. Do you think such weddings are justified? What do you think is the purpose of lavish weddings?
Public Comments
- People can spend their money however they want. Who are we to say how it should be spent?
- Today the New York Daily News reported that Chelsea Clinton and fiancee Marc Mezinsky are spending roughly $3.3 million on their upcoming marriage celebration in New York. Talk about a big fat expensive wedding.. A big fat expensive wedding is a luxury that is best left to couples out there who: A) can truly afford it, or; B) have wealthy parents willing to pay for one. For all of you other brides- and grooms-to-be, one of the worst things you can do is blow a big chunk of your savings on a big fat expensive wedding. When people look at a happy bride and groom of modest means throwing a wedding soiree that would make Paris Hilton blush, it is often compared – the same types who think fancy cars are indicative of a person’s wealth – remarking how impressed they are with the couple. I always look at such financially delusional newlyweds and think this: dumb and dumber. Is there anything more stupid than people of modest means throwing hard-earned money away on an opulent yet fleeting wedding reception when they’d be better served having a more modest affair and using some of the savings for an awesome honeymoon or, even better, a down-payment on their first home? And if you think that still makes me a pathetic cheapskate, well, so be it.
- I think they're great, but small weddings aren't horrible. It depends on the person. Both can be enjoyable, but in the end whichever one you want is the best one. Some people want to celebrate their love differently, and others differently. It's no purpose at all.
- It's normal if the bride would like the day to be focused on her. :) I think it's okay to go wild and be selfish for one day. BUT a wedding should be focused on love and the people you are sharing it with. Money should be kept to an appropiate budget. Me and my fiance are planning on having a small wedding when we get married. I have met so many people in my life, and all of them have had an impact. I would love to share this moment with all of them but I think a small wedding is better. Just with my best friend, and parents. My fiance loves big weddings...so we'll see! (= I plan on wasting my money on pictures and a movie so I will be able to share with them. Not $183 a plate dinner my best friend plans for her HUGE wedding...but she just wants to show off she is all about being the center of attention, I love her so much! Her parents saved money for her wedding. Her college funds were never considered. I know because I pratically live with her. Everyone is different. I don't think spending all that money is fair, utterly ridiculous. My aunt had a wedding of 540 wedding guests and she only spent $2300. And it looked amazing. People just want the brands. You can handwrite the invitations or get your wedding planner to order them from PAPIVORE. Either way it's the love along with the people sharing the moment. Money should be spent wisely. I have the money to throw around but I'd rather buy a family a house in africa than waste it on an overpriced salad.
