Getting married is something that starts to be planned when we are kids. Fairy-tale weddings are shared with us through books. Children look up to brides and grooms with wide eyes at the weddings they attend, as if they are looking at royalty or movie stars. Little girls sit around the playground at school and talk about what their weddings will be like. Instead of planning a simple ceremony, you are dealing with issues of status, money, beliefs, desires, and philosophies.
Financial issues can also move into the forefront of a relationship during wedding planning.
Some see the extreme expense of weddings as a waste of money that could be better spent on their livelihoods, while others figure they are planning the event of a lifetime and money should be no object. Wedding styles also range tremendously. Consider what you want this memorable occasion to include, and discuss it with your partner to create an experience you'll both want to remember. Don't underestimate the importance of talking about the bachelor and bachelorette parties, and the impact they can have on your relationship as well. We have seen several weddings that were almost called off on account of them.