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Anyone who indulges in the dream ($$$$$) wedding is committing to a virtually insurmountable set of expectations. The rest of the marriage can never live up to the wedding day - it can only be a step down and a disappointment. I'd rather the wedding day be the worst day of the marriage - then it can only get better.
If you're going to spend that much money, you might as well practice Rinwah Law.
Is that really necessary to present “diamond” in US to get married. Now a days there is no way to determining diamond vs some rock made in the lab.
Now a days there is no way to determining diamond vs some rock made in the lab.
Blue says
Now a days there is no way to determining diamond vs some rock made in the lab.
Unless they fixed this "problem", a lab grown diamond would fluoresce in ultra-violet light. It's just a bunch of carbon, and diamonds aren't a "precious" stone, they are semi-precious. The only reason they have such a high value is because of DeBeers which is the cartel that controls them.
Yes sapphires and emeralds are actually precious
I would say both myself and my closely group of 10 or so friends (people I’ve known for decades)… 8 of us spent something like $20-25k on our weddings hosting about 100-200 people
The last two friends spent $200k each, both at the Ritz but they could afford it.
All 10 presented their soon to be wives with diamond. So far all 10 are still together in what is approaching a decade of marriage for everyone I mention above.
richwicks says
Blue says
Now a days there is no way to determining diamond vs some rock made in the lab.
Unless they fixed this "problem", a lab grown diamond would fluoresce in ultra-violet light. It's just a bunch of carbon, and diamonds aren't a "precious" stone, they are semi-precious. The only reason they have such a high value is because of DeBeers which is the cartel that controls them.
Yes sapphires and emeralds are actually precious
Billy Graham had a policy to never be alone with a woman whom he was counseling.
Some of the best Spiritual Leaders
https://notthebee.com/article/good-news-for-young-couples-looking-to-save-money-you-can-now-get-married-at-mcdonalds-restaurants-for-the-low-price-of-200/
You can now get married at McDonald's for $200 and chicken nuggets are included
You can now get married at McDonald's for $200 and chicken nuggets are included
It has always been my experience, that if you find yourself alone in a room, with a smiling playful cheerful chipper woman, and you don't take advantage of her chipper nature.
They are a cold resentful B the next time you see them. That will go out of their way to not ever be in the same room alone with you ever again.
I can recall countless times that happened. One such time, the landlord's wife showed up at my door, twirling her hair, and giggling when I answered the door.
She was all about business after that.
I went to see a home for sale. The real estate agent turned up with tons of make up and a dress that showed plenty of cleavage. Apparently, the tactic was that I as a buyer would loose my mind over her boobs and put in a buy offer.
Booger says
https://notthebee.com/article/good-news-for-young-couples-looking-to-save-money-you-can-now-get-married-at-mcdonalds-restaurants-for-the-low-price-of-200/
You can now get married at McDonald's for $200 and chicken nuggets are included
... but everyone in the wedding party will be asked if they want fries with that.
"The happiness landslide comes entirely from the married": Study of Americans finds tying the knot makes you happier and nothing else comes close
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The distinguished media and financial services company Bloomberg has waded into the numbers game. They have analyzed a large amount of data on marriages, divorces, and the cost of the wedding. They came up with an astounding conclusion as follows:
"The cheaper the wedding, the longer the marriage."
The total cost of my wedding to Elena in February of 2001 was as follows:
Contribution to Cross Roads Bible Church: $200.00
Webvan for wedding treats: $ 50.00
Pastor Samuel Nandakumar presided at the wedding. Two of our readers were there-Joao and Djenane Santos. My platonic roommate Jacqui Kwon was there. (She has since returned to South Korea.) I got the feeling that no one there thought that the union would last that long.
Sadly, I have been to the weddings of several dear friends. They were elaborate and expensive events. Those unions did not last. There may be something to what Bloomberg said.