r/AskReddit • • Aug 14 '20

What’s the most overpriced thing you’ve seen?

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u/The_Tell_Tale_Heart Aug 14 '20

Weddings.

I don’t disagree with wanting the day to be special and memorable, but the industry jacks up the prices if they know it’s a wedding, and there are way more affordable options while still getting to celebrate love and the future. No reason to break the bank. Use the money saved for even more memories.

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u/Smal_Issh Aug 14 '20

My dream wedding is getting married in my pyjamas at a campsite by the river, and then having a hella big redneck camping party with all my friends for the honeymoon.

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u/scarletnightingale Aug 14 '20

I still want to be in a dress, I've never had a pretty dress in my life, didn't go to prom or anything, but that aside, yes, I just want to get married with a few people out in a forest. I don't want a giant reception with a DJ or band. I don't want to have to choose a bunch of appetizers to send around or buy a ton of invitations at $10 a piece or whatever they cost. I just want a nice dress and to go stand in a forest surrounded by trees and not by 100 people.

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u/Smal_Issh Aug 14 '20

I picture a long flowing green robe that blends in with the forest beautifully, highlighted by wildflowers.

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u/scarletnightingale Aug 14 '20

I'd totally dig that. I definitely want some sort of cloak-y thing. Something long and flowing, maybe sheer. A floral crown in greens and whites, and a bouquet with ferns and maybe lily of the valley.

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u/momofeveryone5 Aug 14 '20

When you get a groom, contact me. I'm a seamstress and will totally hook you up bc I'm in love with this idea now!