Although it's traditional for the bride's family to foot the bill for a wedding, nowadays it can end up being a mix of various family members, the couple themselves, or…complete strangers? A new trend has brides and grooms going after family, friends (and anyone on the internet, really) to pay for the rising costs of their marital celebrations, according to Good Morning America. And it's getting even easier with sites like Crowdtilt and Honeyfund, where couples can ask for help with their ceremonies, receptions, and even honeymoons.
Hey, we get it, weddings are expensive. In fact, one recent survey found that most brides would rather have their wedding paid for then lose those last 15 pounds. Yeah, it's that expensive. On the one hand, crowdfunding your wedding could help guests feel like they're a bigger part of your big day. And if you don't really need the typical housewares, why not ask friends and family to chip in for your honeymoon instead of buying you an ice cream maker you'll never use? Plus, if the bride and groom really can't afford the wedding, we're sure tons of people would jump at the chance to make sure they walked down the aisle.
But there are also some potential downsides here. Acquaintances may make a donation then expect to be invited, or some people may resent the idea that they'd be asked to chip in if the donation is in addition to gifts.
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Not to mention, it's already pretty damn expensive to attend a wedding. Guests shell out $600 on average to go to a wedding, according to a recent poll by American Express. And if you think about all the money you spend on shower gifts, bachelorette party expenses, your dress, your hair, transportation, and maybe a babysitter or petsitter, you can see how this crowdfunding trend might be the last straw for some people. Plus, things could get really awkward if you know both the bride and groom have ample incomes but are just looking to party on your dime.
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What do you think? Is it asking too much to crowdfund a wedding? Would you do it instead of a registry or in place of a registry? And would you donate to a friend or family member's campaign, if they did? Tell us in the comments below!
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