There is also the question of how much time the actual bills may take away from the couple. Unless parents cough up much of the bill, which is a tradition that is dying with increased expenses, many youngsters end up doing two jobs each, just to ensure their wedding is as grand as their friends or cousins'. Prices vary according to location, as expected. Some venues will include VAT, parking and security, although couples are advised to check the exact definitions of these terms, as well as permitted opening hours. One businessman in the weddings trade, who preferred to remain anonymous told MaltaToday that there are people prepared to make a fast buck out of young couples, even where their big day is concerned.
People take advantage of young couples wanting best for their wedding day.
The fact that the Maltese try to outdo each other can boost accumulated bills to huge amounts, even Lm20,000, as if people have money to throw down the drain. He said the average cost for food and waiters easily amounts to Lm2,000, or Lm1.75 per head. Couples want reassurance, after all the memory of the day, its outcome and what people will say, is important. He added that couples only start enjoying themselves half way through the wedding, when they see that things are going well, and they can therefore relax. When asked whether wedding costs had got ridiculously high, Mr Borg Bonaci said this was a two-way problem.