An Extravagant Wedding: The Chump and His Bride

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The discussion centers around the extravagance of modern weddings, sparked by a VH1 show featuring a wealthy groom spending exorbitantly on jewelry, invitations, and floral arrangements. Participants express disdain for such lavish expenditures, suggesting that they reflect shallow values and may lead to future marital issues. Many contributors advocate for simpler, more meaningful ceremonies, emphasizing that weddings do not need to be extravagant to be special. There is a consensus that excessive spending on weddings is illogical, especially when it can lead to financial strain. Some suggest alternative approaches, like eloping or having small, intimate gatherings, while others criticize the trend of including donation requests in wedding invitations as tacky. Overall, the conversation critiques the societal pressures surrounding wedding costs and the implications for relationships.
  • #31
I love going to weddings they are so much fun. My neighbor just had a wedding. He said it cost almost 10 grand just for the open bar.
 
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  • #32
Danger said:
As in the way that your 'f's are excessive? :-p
if and only if
:rolleyes:
 
  • #33
I don't see anything wrong with a platinum wedding. :smile:
 
  • #34
turbo-1 said:
both the bride and groom were wearing T-shirts and jeans. When we told our families, they insisted on having a pot-luck reception dinner. I provided the stereo and one of my brothers in law DJ'd all night. The "open bar" was a keg provided by a couple of other brothers in law. It was very simple, and great fun at minimal cost.

That sounds like a lot of fun. Sort of like a back yard bbq with a theme.
 
  • #35
ShawnD said:
That sounds like a lot of fun. Sort of like a back yard bbq with a theme.
It was fun. We borrowed the town hall above the fire-house, so we had access to a kitchen, tables, folding chairs, etc. Everybody brought food, so the cost was spread around pretty good.
 

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