Why the [censored] are weddings so [censored] expensive?!

[metrognome7]

The lady and I are gettin' hitched May 27th (mock me as you wish). Today we spoke with our #1 choice reception location, and their quote for a catered event with open bar was....

$10,000

Needless to say, I crapped my pants.

On to plan B,
Adam

[Jihad]

I have bad news for you. That is average at worst. Depending on the size of your wedding, that's pretty cheap. These dumb biatches don't understand that there is nothing less romantic than starting your married life $40K in debt.

[Blarg]

Because they have so much to do with showing your social status, whether anyone wants to admit it or not.

A justice of the peace will do it practically for free in comparison, and you'll still be just as married. But your wife won't get to show off. Like not getting a big fat ring, this is intolerable to many.

Personally, I'd rather put all that money into the downpayment for a house, if you don't already have one. Having your own home to live in and maybe raise children in, to me that's romantic.

[miajag]

$10K is nothing. I know people who have spent many times that. I think the wedding business is the biggest scam in the universe.

[sublime]

to deter men from making a huge mistake.

[IronDragon1]

You aren't paying for it-I assume-so what skin is it off your back?

[miajag]

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Personally, I'd rather put all that money into the downpayment for a house, if you don't already have one. Having your own home to live in and maybe raise children in, to me that's romantic.

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exactly. either a house or a sweet-ass honeymoon.

[istewart]

Marry a girl named Sandeep so you can get a dowry.

[Tony_P]

Move to NYC so you can spend $50,000 on your wedding.

[LionelHutz00]

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Marry a girl named Sandeep so you can get a dowry.

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Sandeep is a guy's name.