Everyone wants a day to remember, right? But that dream day can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’re not careful with the budget. This couple found that out the hard way when they blew $60,000 on their wedding.
Everyone now on social media is all about lavish weddings they can’t afford
Some couples go all out on weddings that could put them in debt.
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Weddings are a once-in-a-lifetime thing and people love to spend a lot on them
Weddings are often treated like a way to show off. People sometimes use them as a status symbol to avoid being judged by others.
This couple went above and beyond for their ‘perfect’ wedding
The couple went all out to make sure their wedding was “perfect,” spending way more than the average couple in the U.S. According to Forbes, weddings in New York City are the priciest, with the average cost hitting around $49,866.
This couple dropped $60,000 on their big day, only to end up canceling their honeymoon because the gifts they got didn’t even come close to covering what they spent.
What some people don’t know is that expensive weddings may increase divorce risk
Turns out, spending big on weddings might actually raise the risk of divorce. Studies show that lots of people still choose to splurge. Stephanie Coontz told The Guardian, this whole idea of going all out goes back to the 19th century when people saw marriage as a way to grow their economic and political power.
The fear of getting socially judged on your wedding might actually put you in debt
These days, some people judge couples by how over-the-top their wedding is. Because of that, many end up spending way more than they should just to keep up with the expectations and maintain their status among their followers on social media.
Cozy weddings can actually help control the budget AND create a warm vibe
It’s unclear why the couple invited 270 people to their wedding, but looking back, they probably wish they’d kept the guest list smaller. A more intimate ceremony could’ve saved them a lot of money.
Smaller weddings are a great way to keep the budget in check. Wedding planner Emily Coyne says it’s the easiest way to cut costs. In an interview with The Knot, she recommended more intimate gatherings to help manage expenses and make the experience feel more personal.
The couple’s expected gifts was a total SHOCKER
Things didn’t go as planned, though. They ended up getting just a small fraction—only about 5%—of that in gifts from their guests. Now, they’re turning to the internet, hoping to get some advice on how to “move past” it all, while admitting how “devastated” they felt.
