Unlimited choices and wedding photos being shared on social media are making weddings expensive, experts say.
Weddings are getting more expensive! BLAME SOCIAL MEDIA!
Its obvious isn’t it? People want the world to witness there weddings via social media. Bachelor parties on Facebook, wedding photos on Instagram, and Snapchat at the reception. Grooms and Brides now are able to purchase endless wedding items through platforms like Pinterest.
My sister recently got married so I can totally vouch for this article. ITS SAD but true...
Some interesting numbers from the article
In fact, the WeddingWire's 2015 Newlywed Report says the average number of guests at a wedding has dropped from 130 people to 120 people between 2014 and 2015. However, the cost per guest rose $22 from $218 to $241. About three-quarters of couples now go over budget.
I get it...people want there wedding to be extravagant but going over the budget? Most people won’t even think about the wedding after a few days and people are plunging down there savings for one specific day...
Quick Tips from your Truly
Invite carefully
Budget accordingly
Spend wisely
Ask for money instead of gifts LOL!
Now don’t get me wrong. I am not saying people are not allowed to have beautiful weddings!! All I am saying is stay within REASON! If you are the daughter/son of a millionaire and could afford it then by all MEANS! Order that 30 ft. cake and Frank Sinatra impersonator.
KNOW AND SLOW YOUR ROLE!
Love this quote... "Social media has definitely influenced weddings in a way that couples are seeking larger-than-life ideas," said Kristen Maxwell Cooper, executive editor of The Knot.
The weddings I’ve been to in the past from what I remember were more intimate and private. The recent weddings have been FLASHY and I can’t help but feeling exposed from all the cameras constantly recording. I understand if you have a wedding photographer, but it’s a little scary when the entire audience is taking picture including grandma.
In a nutshell I guess its all about Keeping up with the Joneses?? Outdoing other weddings, getting the most likes from pictures and what not. I’ve even seen a bride on her phone almost 50% during her OWN WEDDING. WOW
-ken
