Lab 8- Marriage Relationships

Wedding Preparations For this assignment, you are to plan a wedding ceremony and reception. Unmarried students: You are to plan a wedding ceremony and reception that you would like if you were to get married. Be very specific as you outline the details. Here are things to consider (but you are not limited to this list): I am married but I was married at the court house and plan on renewing my vows and I would like please include this • Type of ceremony Trad • Location • Time of year • Who will preside? • Order of events • Passages read • Religious or secular? • Wedding party size • Number of guests • Colors • Flowers • Photography • Dress/tux/suit • Rings • Reception venue • Music • Dancing • Toasts • Centerpieces • Food • Drinks • Wedding favors • Send off After describing your dream wedding, come to an estimate of the cost of your wedding. Look up how much you would want to spend. It might help to look up averages. Married students: You are to describe your actual wedding and reception. Be very specific as you outline the details of your wedding (you should use the same list from above for ideas). Itemize your expenses (estimations are OK). Pictures are welcome! *Married students may complete the requirements for unmarried students. Next: The average cost of a wedding in America is estimated to be over $25,000 (The Knot, Cost of Wedding). Look up the average cost of wedding in your area: http://www.costofwedding.com/ Write an analysis on the expectations of marriage ceremonies and receptions in American culture. Are you surprised by the amount spent on weddings? Why do you think we spend so much on weddings? What does this say about our culture? How do our families and friends, others, and the media play a role in this? Do you think weddings have gotten out of control? What do you think has influenced the growth of this industry (and stress associated)?