The Liz Moody Podcast

Wedding Culture Is Out of Control—And It’s Ruining More Than Just Weddings

Aug 18, 2025
Weddings today are perceived as overly extravagant, leading to lots of frustration and financial strain. The pressures of social media contribute significantly, shifting the focus from intimate gatherings to grand displays. Couples are encouraged to prioritize their desires over societal expectations. Insights from over 1,000 audience opinions highlight what feels wasteful versus valuable in modern celebrations. The conversation extends beyond weddings, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and genuine happiness in life.
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INSIGHT

Question The Wedding "Shoulds"

  • Wedding "shoulds" inflate costs and create stress by pressuring couples to follow cultural scripts.
  • Liz Moody urges asking "says who?" before adopting any wedding tradition.
ANECDOTE

Favors And Last-Minute Decor Regrets

  • Liz Moody recounts spending hundreds on engraved mason jar favors she didn't care about.
  • She bought last-minute menus and place cards for $500 that added stress but not joy.
INSIGHT

Social Media Amplifies Wedding Pressure

  • Social media normalized larger, staged weddings by expanding the audience beyond attendees.
  • This external visibility adds new "shoulds" and intensifies comparison-driven spending.
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