Originally Posted by
SBETigg
I think maybe that's what the issue is. Things sure have changed! Weddings have become big business, not just for the venues but for the couple.
When I got married 24 years ago, the main thing on our minds was for the event to be about celebrating with people we loved. When my sister got married last month, they had to worry about meeting the event quota for guests-- they had to pay for 125 guests whether they had that many or not. Plus, they were definitely calculating how much it was costing them vs how much they would earn in gifts. Understandable maybe, considering how much wedding costs these days. But if I were to do it all now, I would probably be looking at a backyard wedding or to elope and bring along just the closest of friends/family. Worrying about the cost or making money back just saps the joy and meaning out of the day, for me.