I am secretly obsessed with reading bridezilla stories about greedy and demanding brides. In all fairness to the antiheroes, society places too much pressure on brides, and stress can get to all of us. But while many of us appreciate how expensive it can be to organise a wedding, we often overlook the financial pressure it can place on wedding guests.
With the spring wedding season about to descend, it’s time to get ready – not just with fridge magnets to hold the invitations, but to save for the joyous occasion. In my case, my stepdaughter’s wedding.
It costs a fortune to be a wedding guest. The outfit… transport and accommodation (even more if it’s a destination wedding)… time off work… babysitting… the bridal party and/or shower (sometimes multiple)… the (dreaded) bucks’ night… a rehearsal dinner… catching up with family and friends around the event… and often an engagement party.
This story is from the October 2023 edition of Money Magazine Australia.
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