Weddings could be so much better

When I say that weddings are overrated, I will definitely not make any friends with all the women out there.  But maybe the men will understand where I am coming from.  If it were up to me I would have a super-small wedding with only the closest family and friends.  20 people or less would be perfect.  That keeps the pressure down due to less planning, less drama and less costs.  I am frugal person and my wedding should reflect that.  I am also not a big fan of all these wedding customs:  Something, old, new, borrowed, blue – what is that?  Huge, expensive wedding cake,  best man, brides maids, throwing rice, super-pricey rings are all a huge turn-off for me.  I think if you love each other that is enough and you just make it official with a little ceremony – done.  Things would be much simpler and you would probably be able to enjoy the wedding and the wedding night instead of stressing about a million things on your wedding day.

I would also change the vows to reflect what I think is right and suitable.  But I think that custom wows are actually a thing now or have been for a while.  Getting gifts is fine if anyone wants to but it is not necessary.  I think there would be a lot less divorces if people wouldn’t heap all this grand wedding-pressure on themselves.  And then there is the myriad of wedding photos that HAVE to be taken – from every angle, all the time.  I would say take a few pictures of the most important moments and have a friend with a decent digital camera do it for you.  That would be very easy and affordable if not free.  Affordable wedding photography is what I recommend for any wedding.

If what’s inside counts then why are we doing all these outward things in weddings these days?

Author of:  Cranbrook Wedding Photography