From my Dutch perspective, American weddings as well as the prestigious ring is astonishing to see. It's like an industry.

When my brother married, they went to the city council and signed a document. Later that night they threw a party in their own garden.

Probably didn't even spend 1K in costs, and everybody had a fantastic time and is still talking about it 20 years later. It really was a special day and they're a happy couple.

Just saying, you don't need all this garbage. It's about the people, not the stuff.