Have we lost the desire of big weddings?

In a short answer, yes we have. But it gets deeper than that. The “why?” Is the big factor, why have we lost it, when all we thought we wanted as little girls was the big white dress and the 7 tier cake?

Well, I guess we can start with the current time line. This era is the era where we are trying our hardest to go back to basics, go back to the unbothered and gentle mood boards. Oh gosh, I think to call it a “ mood board” is too young and not the classic way to say it, but you get it. We started with extravagant looks, extravagant designs and over the top venue halls. Speaking of which, the amount of brides that have wanted a memorable venue instead of a empty hall that you need to build up from scratch, is huge. No more empty walls that you need to spend extra because how outdated the place is, switch up the vibes with a venue that it ask so little of you to design because it has personality and it matches with you.

The more we search for it, the more we come to the conclusion that those extra and over the top moments, you will only take the memory of how much it cost, instead of the core moment that comes to be a wedding (one of the best moments and days of your life). There is a reason why your wedding planner asks you “What are your priorities given the presented budget?” , is not because we are only going to focus on that and forget everything else, but because we know what you truly want out of your day.

Let’s be real having a wedding in this economy is extra. Maybe too extra, but it is a long as you let it be. Yes you can have a sentimental, romantic and beautiful event but also add your "sparkle".

Have we all being intimidated by the prices? Yes, we have. Have we being "turned down" by the scheduling ? Yes, we have. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Maybe is the way that it has been marketed to us. Your day can be as big and extravagant you want. Or it can be a small ceremony and family gathering you have always wanted. Don't let the way is marketed to a large and broad selection of people, affect the way you have always dreamt of it.

When is marketed to all of us, me included, is marketed as it has to be so extravagant to matter what or how much it costs . And as I write this post I can hear my recent and previous brides overthinking of what other may think about their big day, and I hope this blog can make you be sure of your decisions and dreams. This is your day and just because it doesn’t look like some others doesn’t mean that is less significant.

-The Indigo House, Dallas TX ❤️