Wedding spending has gotten out of control. If you feel like you're spending too much on you wedding, and want to know how to have a more simple and elegant wedding, here are some reasons why and some tips to encourage you. Link to stats about wedding spending: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2501480 --- Recent videos: How You Spend Your Morning Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSQCEKs2sYI Golden Handcuffs are Sometimes Silver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjznUlKBOW4 --- Most popular videos: 3 Things to Buy to be Happier, According to Science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p_sqQHdvcE Top 10 Things to Declutter Right Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNF6KQR_NGg --- You can read more tips in my newest book, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/books/ Read hundreds of articles on decluttering and owning less on the Becoming Minimalist blog. --- Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and statistics 0:45 - Wedding significance 1:23 - Problems with expensive weddings 1:43 - 1. Added stress 2:10 - 2. Long term financial strain 2:40 - 3. Distraction from marriage prep 3:35 - 4. Expensive doesn't equal beautiful 4:04 - 5. Magnifies mishaps 4:50 - 6. Comparison to others 5:27 - 7. Shorter marriage 6:14 - My wedding 7:05 - Tips for a simpler wedding 8:45 - Closing words