Marriages are bigger and more expansive nowadays than in the past. Do the advantages of this overweigh the disadvantages?

Weddings

today

are more extravagant and costly compared to those in earlier times.

While

there are some drawbacks,

such

as cost implications and emotional stress, I believe the main benefits,

for instance

, memorable experiences, are more substantial. •  On the one hand, a potential disadvantage of getting married, which is bigger and more expensive nowadays than in the past, may have cost implications,

today

's marriages are often more extravagant

due to

the pressure of social media and societal expectations.

However

,

this

can lead to significant financial strain and debt. Another perceived negative is emotional stress, so planning an elaborate wedding can be emotionally draining and stressful, potentially causing tensions among family members and detracting from the joy of the occasion. •

On the other hand

, a primary advantage of

weddings

today

tend to be larger and more extravagant compared to those in earlier times is the economic impact,

while

bigger

weddings

can be financially burdensome for the couple and their families, they

also

provide a boost to the local economy by creating jobs in the hospitality, event planning, and retail sectors. A

further

benefit is cultural significance, in some cultures, large

weddings

are a tradition and signify social status,

thus

playing an important role in cultural identity and continuity. • On balance, it is true that

weddings

today

are more extravagant and costly compared to those in earlier times seem disadvantageous under certain circumstances.

However

, in my view, its positive effects in terms of having memorable experiences and cultural significance override the disadvantages.