June News

     June is the most popular month for weddings, but the following statistics are no laughing matter.  The average amount people spend on a wedding is over $30,000 with $1000+ spent on a wedding gown to be worn just a few hours.  Then add flowers, photographer, reception, and the list goes on.  In some areas of the US these costs double.  This doesn't include the average honeymoon which costs $3,500.
     Many families actually go into debt to provide this one-day dream event.  Now, 30% of weddings are paid for by the bride and groom, and some couples share the expenses with their parents.
     Perhaps couples need to consider what is really necessary for a wedding: two people plus  someone to officiate and a witness of the legal union.  Everything else is just expensive trimmings.  Tradition, social customs, plus family and peer pressure can turn a simple event into an extravagant production made to impress and entertain friends and family.  The couple may feel they will recoup part of the expenses by the wedding gifts they receive.  Some people may be embarrassed if they don't provide a big wedding celebration.
     The wedding industry, even TV shows, increase the desire for the big event.  Some brides may feel their parents owe it to them as a last gift to their little girl.  Young women should be mature enough to realize that their wedding day is just the first day of their marriage, not a time to be the main attraction of a wedding video.
     Your wedding vows are the most important part of the wedding.  Think about and plan what you want to promise to each other.  Then try your very best to keep those promises.