Overdone and over it?

"A thousand years", burlap anything, and tiaras

What I want to know is how a mason jar reflects someone's personality? Like what does that even mean?

What three words best describe you? "Hmmm.... Warm, honest.... and burlap."

This entire thread describes every ones wedding in the history of weddings lmao

@FutureMrs.G I think it is because we have all had a little piece of trendy hidden somewhere in our weddings because we saw it in a magazine and went OOOOh that is pretty. lol

I'm surprised that weddings aren't becoming more and more simple considering how millennials can't afford anything, and tend to be more minimalist in general. It just seems like there is this trend to over stylize weddings and make them complicated and fussy instead of focusing on the couple and showing guests a good time. Elope people! Or host an intimate wedding. Grand events are just... too much, and the grandness sometimes overshadows guests' comfort and enjoyment, along with the couple getting married.

The ring bearer signs which a PP mentioned "last chance to run", "don't worry ladies I'm still single", even "here comes your bride". I don't like implying the groom is being imprisoned, sexualizing a toddler/young child, and the last one is just a DUH yeah, of course your bride is coming.

There are a lot of songs that are overplayed, it's like going to the same wedding over and over...

Any favors that have the couples name and date.

Burlap and rustic weddings.

For those panicking because people are describing their wedding, it's best to remember that most people here are planning a wedding and have been looking at way more inspo pics in recent months than the average guest. The average guest isn't going to be as sick of, for example, rustic decor as the average bride. I had zero opinions on mason jars before I started planning. I hate them now, but that's only because I had to look through **** pins of them in search of table settings I liked.

@olivia P I didn't mean millennials don't have money in the sense that they shouldn't spend money on a wedding, I meant that I'm surprised that super elaborate weddings are still the trend, considering various reports that millennials are taking a longer time to make larger purchases, such as houses.

Also I feel a lot of people look at eloping negatively, and perhaps I could have clarified more, but I guess I mean to say that it's not a bad thing. I don't know. Definitely didn't mean to offend!

@veeismeee I think I am borderline millennial. I'll be 34 in 2 months. I am having a grand event that will cost me well into the $40-$45k range. But don't think that for one second of wedding planning that I don't consider my guests comfort or how they'll be fed or what type of diet restrictions they'd have. I am all about my guests experience.

Honestly, I think it is all about a personal decision. It is my wedding and what I find defines me and my FH. There are thousands of ideas out there to choose from and I know that each element chosen was a decision that was not made lightly...

Burplap, blush pink and gold , mason jars , cowboy boots , staged photos , naked cakes

Oh my goodness, I don't think it is my day. I will emphasize again, there was absolutely no negative intentions behind what I said, and I have admitted my word choice my lack of clarity are poor on my behalf. By fussy and elaborate, I mean the details, some people focus on the details and pour too much money into that versus, food or an open bar. Obviously there are a lot of kick ass brides on here who are hosting larger, and bigger budget weddings that have their priorities in check. But there are definitely some that probably don't.

Also I am coming from a place where FH and I were planning a larger event because we felt the pressure to do so. Plus those were the only types of weddings we knew. Deep down inside that wasn't us or what we wanted, but we felt like it would be a bad thing to elope or host a small wedding. We eventually got over that fear and reservation and scrapped our plans and started over. Now we are having an intimate wedding instead, so I was trying to make a point that just because one way is the norm, it may not be right for all people and that's okay

PREACH DEL!

"considering how millennials can't afford anything"

Yikes- that's quite the generalization. Many millennials, myself and FH included, don't find home ownership as attractive as prior generations. Not sure what this has to do with anyone's wedding style?

All I know is that I'm having a sprinkle covered wedding cake and I don't understand why that's not a trend.

People being offended by how someone else does THEIR wedding.

Black tie weddings. I think they're a fucking hassle. I just went to one over the summer. It killed me when the aunt was like, your wedding isn't going to be like this right? I just want to relax and have fun. ETA: not that they're over done. I just don't like them. I'm not a fan of stuffy elegant weddings. Just don't think they're fun.

And on a final note (just found out some not so great news, so unfortunately I have to log off of tonight), definitely want to leave off with an apology to anyone who thinks I am hating on millennials or large weddings--- so not what I meant to say. I have a ton of respect for a lot of users on here, and I know that everyone's situation is different. Clearly I'm mistaken in how I worded my thoughts and for putting them in this topic. As I mentioned in one of my clarifications I think overly stylized, overly detailed weddings are a trend and if you can swing that and feed your guests and give them all of the alcohols then awesome, if not, then definitely prioritize!

And yes @AmandaJHG(V) that is a more thought out version of what I am trying to say!

Rustic, etc. CHALKBOARD SIGNS. OH MY GOD.