Weddings are supposed to be fun. A happy couple has decided to spend the rest of their lives together, and so a party must be thrown! Even though these parties are averaging $26,000 and you are forced to invite people you barely talk to, stand in front of a large overheated room to state your vows and deal with massive drama from family and friends. This may sound cynical, but for anyone who has ever planned a wedding, or is in the process of planning a wedding, you will be able to relate. Here is a rant of all of the things I will never understand about weddings.

1. Save The Dates

Not to be confused with formal invitations. Even though they have all of the same information contained as the invitations do. I mean, why not spend more money so someone can have a magnet of the happy couple on their fridge?

2. The Unnecessary People You Need To Hire

The caterers, DJ, flower people, photo booths, photographer, decorator, planners; the list is never ending! By the end of it all your wallet is screaming and you're left wondering why a bouquet of flowers for a table cost you $40 each.

3. Deciding Who To Invite

There are two sets of lists. The first contains the people you actually want there. The second is the list of every friend, relative and co-worker that you really don't want there, but are obligated to invite. The latter is significantly longer and probably includes your third cousin Sally twice removed who will probably end up face first in the punch bowl.

4. The Wedding Party

The drama that surrounds who you pick to stand in your wedding is way more stressful than it should be. It shouldn't be that hard to pick who you can count on. That friend who always gets belligerently drunk and pulls his pants down? You should probably leave him out of the mix.

5. The Venue Pricing

I don't understand how some places can charge $15,000 for a four hour event. It's just beyond my comprehension that people pay that much for a room with tables and chairs.

6. The Pressure Of Being The Maid Of Honor

If this is your title, then you have the job of making sure that the most important day of the bride's young life goes as smoothly as possible with little to no mishaps. Make sure you have tissues nearby. For yourself.

7. Bridezilla

These are the brides that have a melt down if one of the hairs on their head goes out of place. I have heard horror stories of brides making their bridesmaids wear God awful dresses with puffy shoulders, telling them to lose weight and even dye their hair. Ladies, I know it's your day, but why would you put your so-called friends through these types of hardships?

8. The Judgement Of The Guests

I can't understand why people have anything bad to say about an event that isn't about them. I'm sorry, but who cares if there's a buffet, appetizers, open bar, cash bar, chicken / steak or even about the color scheme that is picked? How about we all just let the couple who's actually getting married pick whatever it is they want. Relax, you're at a free party.