Similar to these commenters don’t know something about Kristen Stewart, I don’t know something concerning the commenters. Whereas what I contemplate frivolous shows of wealth (on this economic system?!) typically depart a nasty style in my mouth, I don’t maintain any animosity towards individuals who desire a large ceremony with the picture-perfect hair and makeup and nails that include it. However, in my expertise, criticism like what Stewart is getting tends to return from a spot of jealousy. Jealousy that she doesn’t seem to have undergone months or years of stress and planning and money dropping that we’ve been conditioned to imagine are required as a way to have a marriage. Jealousy that she appears to be having a good time, though she doesn’t appear to be what you assume a bride has to appear to be.
I’m an individual who tried for about three months to plan a wedding. I began spreadsheets and Pinterest boards and reached out to venues who kindly let me know they have been already booked for the following two years however can be joyful to obtain a five-figure deposit for a ceremony in 36 months. Each single second of that tried planning piled on stress and anxiousness as I attempted to determine what my and my accomplice’s model of a marriage would appear to be if we didn’t need to drop half a mortgage on a single day (or make all our personal wine for the visitors, as one publish on the r/Weddingsunder$10K advised as a “cash saving tip”). Ultimately, we each mentioned “fuck this!” and have gone fortunately again to being technically engaged with no strain to truly tie the proverbial knot.
However a marriage like Stewart’s and Meyer’s, who undoubtedly have quantities of cash unimaginable to me and but opted for an affordable-looking yard ceremony, may be precisely the inspiration I wanted. So I say thanks, Kristen, for forgoing the 12-month 85-appointment marriage ceremony magnificence prep routine that has change into customary. You’re a reminder that getting married could be, at the start, nearly having a enjoyable celebration along with your greatest pals. And if you happen to don’t have time for a root touchup beforehand? Who cares.
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