Am I the only girl who finds weddings

Question

a waste of time and money?

Answer 1

Not all weddings are a huge waste of money. I work at a restaurant that has a banquet hall for weddings up to 300 people, but we also have small private dining room that can hold a small wedding dinner for 10-15 people. I've seen huge blow out weddings that were ridiculously insane ($25,000 just for the food and bar), but I've also seen some small, elegant weddings for a handful of people. I like those the best.

As for disturbingly annoying kids, wholeheartedly agree. I chose not to have any children, but married a man with 3 kids. They were ages 13 - 20 when I met him and while I love them dearly, they can be soooooooo annoying.

Answer 2

i totally agree with you! I refuse to have a wedding because I think the more reasonable and sensable and smart thing to do is use that same amount of money and buy a house together.  So thats what me and my fiance are doing.  My parents dont like it, but they know that I have never ever wanted a wedding.  What a waste of money!

Answer 3

I understand the thing about the weddings (but am still having fun planning my own.)

While I can't wait to have my own kids, I kind other people's kids horribly, horribly annoying  (especially how people don't bother to watch or take care of their kids anymore in public places.  I used to work at Lowe's and a kid was climbing up shelves, grabbed a can of paint as a hold, and pulled down the can and fell himself.  His mother who was 3 aisles away came to yell at me because he got paint on himself - I was up front mixing paint!!  I didn't realize that my job was actually babysitting!  What the heck!!!)

Answer 4

YES, I cant stand weddings, and for every bride and groom to be out there, Know this, NO ONE wants to come to your wedding, they are doing it as a favor to you!  So just elope for Pete's sake!!!

Answer 5

No, my sister hates them too. It's really up to the person.  

Answer 6

uhh yeah sometimes.

I understand to a certain point but I mean 75,000 for one day. That's ridiculous.

and yes some kids can be very very annoying.  

Answer 7

Yes about the weddings, no about the kids.  Most weddings are just a show for everyone else.

Answer 8

hehe...I agree...however, when it comes down to it...every activity that people do for fun and sport is a waste of time and money because it's not necessary. Sometimes people are willing to splurge to have things that make them happy and make other people happy. I do not agree with spending 20+ grand on a wedding...and my fiance and I are getting married with only friend and family equaling 90 people. We could have done it more expensive...and cheaper...but our wedding is costing 10,000. It is for one day, I know, and not necessary, but at the same time, so are half the things you spend money on in your lifetime. But there is also nothing wrong with eloping and doing it that way...it all depends on you! Do what makes you happy and makes sense in your life at this time.

Another comment...the kids thing..hehe

Our wedding is Kids-Free...

I know what you mean by that. We are doing a 15 and up wedding.

For the most part, parents won't mind not going our for a night without their children. It gives them a break!  

Answer 9

I find the huge elaborate weddings a big waste of money. And those weddings where the bride is dressed like some kind of disney princess are a bit weird- you're a grown woman!! Brides that think they are the center of the universe are horrible.

And yes, kids are very annoying- unless they're your own. Every parent thinks their own child is an angel, even if they are spoiled brats.

Answer 10

I do agree about the weddings. My husband and I got married outside of the courthouse at the train station. Took 15 minutes and $50. But having children is wonderful.

Answer 11

No, you're not the only one.  I don't like kids and I think weddings are boring and, like you said, a waste of time and money.

Answer 12

A LOT of women don't like the "Fuss" of the "large" weddings.

We can easily afford our wedding and are having little to no assistant from our families. I have even bought my bridesmaids all here dresses, shoes, and massages before the wedding.

I personally like them.

I love children, just not other peoples children LOL.

Answer 13

I don't find weddings to be a waste of time, but have seen a good handful that are truly a waste of money. No one will even remember the food you had, the color of the table clothes, if the flowers were real or silk, etc. TOO MANY people get caught up with the PARTY and not marriage.

People are not getting 'receptioned' they're getting MARRIED.

Kids at weddings (or in general) don't annoy me. If the DJ's play some fun music kids can dance around and have fun too.  

Answer 14

No, I love weddings.  They are so romantic and beautiful like a fairy tale.  You may be bitter because you haven't found that special someone.  You have found that someone that you will hopefully spend the rest of your life with so you should have a special day.  Don't worry about how much the wedding cost unless you paid for it.  I don't agree with kids at weddings.  It is an adult affair.  When it is your turn, assuming you are single, you will feel different about it.

Answer 15

"To each his own" on this one.

Answer 16

I have nothing against weddings, it's wedding receptions which are annoying.

And no, kids are no worse than any other family member, often much better.  

Answer 17

I would rather spend the money on my honeymoon and have an amazing honeymoon. And buy a house. That's why I'm eloping!