It’s okay to hate your wedding day
For women, the indoctrination begins early: first with Disney movies — pre-woke-princess era of Elsa and Moana —
But even for brides who are head-over-heels in love, a wedding is not always five hours of pure giddy happiness. First, there is the basic logistical stress of orchestrating an event for,— on average! — 167 guests. Most brides have never planned a formal event.
“We think weddings exist in a bubble,” Eisenhart said. “We think we’ll get engaged and everyone will be on their best behavior because it’s our wedding, and why wouldn’t they be?” But difficult family dynamics don’t just disappear. The bride’s parents might be fighting in the corner. If someone close to the couple has passed away, that person’s absence will still color the day. “I think that expectation mixed with that reality makes it hard for a lot of people,” Eisenhart said.
“This idea of trying to attain ‘perfect’ is just craziness,” said Gwen Helbush, a wedding planner based in Newark, Calif. “Why would you set yourself up for failure in that way?” Still, HelbushThe average cost of a wedding in the United States is a whopping $34,000, according to a 2018by the wedding platform the Knot. Many couples go into debt to pay for the day.
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