Things to Avoid Saying to Couples Having Big, Expensive Weddings

Almost everyone knows a couple who has had or is having a wedding that costs more than we would ever dream of spending. What many do not know is that some things which you may say to someone who is having a big, expensive wedding can be taken very offensively. Here are just some of the many different things that you will want to avoid saying to someone who is having a big, expensive wedding.

"It is never good to enter a marriage with debt."

When you make this statement, you are also making the assumption that the couple is unable to pay for their wedding. For all you know, the bride and groom may be able to save every penny that they will spend on the wedding before it happens. Even more importantly, there is a good chance that the couple may not mind entering a marriage debt. Ultimately, it is not their place to butt into your financial affairs.

"You just want lots of wedding gifts, don't you?"

Even if you are only joking about this one, most couples will still find it to be very offensive. When you ask this question, it shows that you are assuming that since the couple wants to have a big, expensive wedding, they are very materialistic. Majority of the time, they just want to have a good time and perhaps impress their friends and family members with a luxurious wedding. Since it is such a special day, there is no reason to criticize someone for that. However, it is not okay to criticize someone for only wanting a big wedding to receive big gifts in return.

"Wow, daddy must love having to pay for all of this."

Not only is it very rude for you to make such an assumption, but there is a good chance that your statement is probably wrong. There are many couples nowadays who pay for majority of their wedding, especially if they are planning to have a luxurious one. Even if you are right, who's to say that the father of the bride is not more than happy to pay for an expensive wedding? No matter what the situation is, it's probably a good idea to avoid saying anything because the bride and groom may feel that you are implying that they are too irresponsible to save up the money on their own, without the help of "daddy."

"It's never good to have such high expectations."