Traditionally, weddings are paid for at least in part by the couples families. Unfortunately not every family is able to pay.

I think weddings are definitely over priced and there’s still some societal pressure. However, people in the younger generations are definitely changing the way we do things.

Smaller weddings, non traditional weddings, and eloping are all becoming more and more common. I would never force or coerce a partner into a we’d ceremony they don’t want to participate in.

Personally, if someone came and was being a nuisance, I’d kick them out no problem.