Here's why weddings get more expensive every time and how to avoid debt after
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- 12 Sep 2022
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There's no denying fact that weddings are getting expensive and more expensive every day. For the most part, weddings can put a dent on your wallet.
People have had their wedding dreams since childhood and sometimes it’s hard to face reality when reality actually sets in.
Weddings are a beautiful thing and an experience to have, no matter what societal raves are against it. Because of the beauty in the idea of a wedding, the people involved tend to invest so much money in making a sweet memory out of it.
Even an average wedding literally costs so much that the talk about marriage sends shivers down the spine of many young people. For most, it is not the thought of living with a single person for the rest of their lives but the probable huge sums to be blown on the wedding as part of the marriage ceremony.
For some time now, we have witnessed so many 'big weddings' that it's beginning to put some pressure on couples who are yet to walk down the aisle.
Honestly, it's may look like you don't care until you start planning yours, then you start scrolling through social media then you start to find all the inspirations. Some of which your budget can afford and others that you cannot. At some point, you are likely to think of borrowing to get that thing that's so beautiful and then the problem begins:
But do you have to spend over your budget on your wedding? Scroll below to read why weddings keep getting expensive every day and the best ways to avoid incurring debt after the wedding:
Cultural standards
Ghanaians have had their way of doing things, especially with what culture deems.
Culture, however, is dynamic and the dynamism of Ghana’s culture when it comes to marriage ceremonies has been phenomenal with a corresponding directly proportional cost. Aside huge amount budgeted for knocking, and dowry amongst others, couples encounter a lot of pressure to throw a huge and opulent wedding reception. These expectations, coming from the family and even the media all contribute to setting outrageous financial goals for a wedding and this could be an issue along the line. Read More...
