Persuasion Essay Big Weddings Are an Obscene Waist of Money Everybody wants a dream wedding just like their favorite celebrities, but is it really necessary? People spend their life saving just one day, some even go in debt. In present times, marriages do not last long and often end up in divorce. Most people even go to city to get married for a much cheaper alternative. I think your relationship should be based on how big your wedding is. A big wedding is nice, you would probably remember for the rest of your life. Not only because it was considered to be the best day of your life but how extravagant it was. First off, you have to get dresses, tuxes, flowers, catering, live bands or dj, and location. I think just buying a ring is expensive enough. Let's not forget having a nice honey moon. During the 18th century salve trade, Africans got married by jumping a broom and still love get each other. A Marriage should base on love and loyalty, but it's not always guarantee how long you'll last. According to the U.S. census bureau, 41% of first time marriages end in divorce. They often end up very messy involving lawyer, children custody battles and alimony. We see celebrities wedding want to live the dream. They board cast their weddings and get paid commercial wise. It's different for an average person. Brittney Spears, hold the record for the shortest wedding for 55 hours. I don't know about you but I can't waste money for an expensive wedding if it is not going to last that long. My uncle Tommy and Tamika has been together for 17 and years they are still going strong. I think there together because they didn't have the stress of paying