I'm beginning to think I don't believe in marriage. Or more specifically, I am not sure I believe in weddings.I've been immersed in wedding planning as maid of honor for my cousin who has plans for May nuptials. And every step along the way I am shocked with how much everything costs.
The latest stop along the way included a visit to a local flower shop. I can't claim to be an expert on flowers since I rarely send them to other people and have rarely received them myself (although I am still wondering who sent me the mystery bouquet of roses and stargazer lilies when I worked at SJSU.) But it seems to me that a small bouquet of flowers with which to walk down the aisle really shouldn't go for nearly $300. And then there are the bouquets for the bridesmaids, boutonnieres for the groomsmen and corsages for the mothers and honored guests. It all adds up to way more than I would ever want to spend on flowers.
That doesn't even count the venue, food and drinks, invitations, the wedding dress, the cake and a whole bunch of other costs.
As my friend put it, weddings can cost as much as a really good car or a down payment on a condo. If I had that kind money I'd put it to good use by paying down my student loans. But I guess I don't have to worry about any of this for a while since I haven't made any progress yet on Resolution No. 9.
