It's all about status and show. At least, I think it is. It's all about showing how much have and about how you can outdo your friends and other family members.

My husband's two cousins just got married(not to each other, of course). They were brother and sister. The brother got married first and had an extravagant wedding, then the sister had an even more extravagant wedding. It just seems they have to see which one can have the biggest, most expensive affair.

I'm not into weddings anyway. I got married at the courthouse. It would've been nice to have a small ceremony, but it really isn't necessary. It wasn't like a huge dream of mine. It sure wasn't my goal in life. I didn't even want to get married!