Marriage is often described as an affair of joy and happiness. But, for many couples, it just becomes another statement of debt crippling their finances. A big, luxurious wedding might sound quite intriguing, but many couples will tell you the after-effects aren’t worth it. Studies have found a string of high price weddings leading to divorces. This does come as a shock, but it seems pretty logical once you dive into the reasons.
How Are Expensive Weddings Linked To Divorces?
You might think, wouldn’t a luxurious wedding mean the bride and groom create a stronger, more enjoyable bond for the rest of their lives? This is a common mindset, but it isn’t correct.
In debt from day one.
A big fancy wedding requires a large sum of money and most couples reach to the bank for that money. But, when taking out a loan for a day filled with luxury, couples tend to forget one thing; they’ll have to find a way to return that money too.
This is where the problem occurs. After marriage, couples get busy with their lives. They earn enough to get through the month, and putting aside enough money to send in the monthly payment to the bank gets hard.
The stress of not being able to pay back the loan increases, and along with it, so do your daily expenses. If you start a family, you give your children a strained childhood, which adds to the conflict. This often leads couples to become discontent with each other, ultimately leading to divorce.
Missing out on the other perks.
Another side effect of the debt associated with a big wedding is that it deprives you of the opportunity to enjoy your life post marriage. Couples end up compromising on a dream honeymoon because they can’t afford it after the massive wedding. These compromises increase, like not being able to go on vacation or visit family members, etc.
Once couples trace the source of these constraints to be their enormous wedding, they start to despise it. With this loathing, hate for their bond develops as well, ultimately leading them towards a divorce.
Can a big cheap wedding mean happiness?
At this point, one wonders how to approach marriage then. Your wedding day will, of course, always be an important part of your life, and it deserves to be celebrated, but you just have to do it smartly. Experts recommend organising a big day but on a budget.
Having only the people who are close to you at the wedding provides you more support on your special day and after it. This support helps couples stay together, and the financial budget for catering and decor keeps away the excessive debt.
Spend where it matters
By saving up on your wedding day, you can open doors for a smoother married life. Experts recommend devoting that extra cash to a lovely honeymoon where it’s just you and your partner. Nothing beats the vibe of a nice vacation where it’s just the two of you and a good view!
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