Hey all..so that title might have caught your attention. Well today is a little tough love in the blog. The brutally, honest truth is that no one owes you a wedding or reception. Your parents don't have to pay for some grande affair, nor do they have to pay for a more budget friendly affair. In fact, there is no rule that says that they have to pay for a wedding at all.
Now you are all thinking, "she is a wedding planner, right" Yes, I am and No, I have not lost my mind. What I am doing is trying to inject some reality and honesty into the wedding conversation.
Just because Pinterest, Say Yes to the Dress, and a bazillion wedding blogs say you need all this wedding "stuff" does not mean that you are automatically entitled to a wedding and it all entails.
Let's face it...the most important thing is the ceremony. The act of getting married, committing your lives to each through good times and bad. Isn't that what it's all about?!
Now, I like a great party and celebration more than anyone. Getting to create magic for a couple on their special day; there is nothing like that feeling. When it all comes together and everyone is having fun and dancing the night away, that is pure heaven. But remember, we are celebrating marriage.
It all goes back to really setting a budget and knowing what you can afford. Then you can plan accordingly. If you have champagne taste on a beer budget, then you are going to have to make compromises.
Remember, you are marrying your soulmate. Your friends and family are there to celebrate with you. Just keep that in mind when you are on pinterest overload and have just binge watched Say Yes to the Dress all day.