are you a below average bride?

On NXFM this afternoon there was a kicker story about how the GFC has not effected the amount of money couples are spending on their wedding. Averaging out at $32,000 (which contradicts a previous Herald article) for the whole kit and kaboodle the focus is always on the Brides and Grooms who spend lavish amounts on their big day.

Is this because we assume the more the wedding costs the better it is?

Personally, I believe you should spend as much (or as little) on your wedding so long as you get the day you want. If your dream is to be driven to the Church in a big white pumpkin coach then go for it and hang the cost! However, I would like to give credit where credits due and celebrate those Brides and Grooms who had an amazing wedding but also managed to bet the odds and not blow a fortune!

So I'm proposing a little competition.

Leave your wedding stories here or email me with your wedding story and if possible a picture of your fantastic day.

Brag about how clever you were with your budget and planning and the best wedding, or the best budgeting couple will win a double pass to Greater Union Cinema (Australian entries only eligible to win).

Celebrate being a below average bride at wedbykez.com

Entries open until September 30, 2009. Entries will be judged on creativity with judges decision final.