832: The Wedding Industry | Skeptical Sunday

May 7, 2023

Join comedian Michael Regilio, known for his wit on the Michael Regilio Plagues Well With Others podcast, as he hilariously dismantles the wedding industry. Discover why extravagant weddings often come with a hefty financial burden and how the pressure to conform leads to regrettable expenses. Michael reveals that traditions like diamond rings stem from clever marketing rather than history. He suggests budget-friendly alternatives like elopements and backyard ceremonies, all while questioning the societal norms that dictate spending. Tune in for laughs and eye-opening insights!

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Wedding Cancellation

Michael Regilio and his fiancee canceled their wedding due to COVID-19 restrictions and family drama around vaccines.
The venue kept their deposit, despite rebooking the date, highlighting the wedding industry's exploitative nature.

INSIGHT

Inflated Costs

The wedding industry inflates the average wedding cost to pressure couples into spending more.
Using the median cost provides a more realistic view of typical wedding expenses.

INSIGHT

Diamond Ring Scam

The “three months’ salary” rule for engagement rings is a marketing tactic by De Beers.
This campaign started in the 1930s to boost diamond sales.

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Why are weddings so expensive — and how does the wedding industry sucker us into thinking they have to be? This week on Skeptical Sunday, comedian Michael Regilio joins Jordan to propose the facts on what you’re really getting with a wedding and explore alternatives that won't test the durability of a new marriage with massive debt from day one.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

The pressure to have an extravagant wedding can sometimes lead to couples investing more in the one-day festivities than in the hard work that goes into the lifelong commitment of a successful marriage.
Weddings are becoming increasingly expensive, and the wedding industry is constantly churning out new ways to overcharge its clientele.
"Age-old" wedding traditions like diamond rings aren't rooted in history, but in clever marketing schemes that exploit couples' desires for a perfect wedding.
Evidence suggests that the more money a couple spends on a wedding, the less likely they are to stay together.
Weddings don't have to break the bank — eloping or planning a backyard ceremony are affordable and creative alternatives to traditional weddings.
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