Sticky situations: Are weddings getting out of control?

Bridezillas.  Wedding cakes bigger than a car.  Couples spending more than a house deposit on their big day.

According to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's latest data, the average wedding in Australia costs $36,200 with the bulk of the cost going towards food and alcohol.

That’s a lot of dosh.  You’re basically paying for your friends and family to get drunk.

Too much money not enough sense?

It feels like every other day we are reporting on horrible bridezillas tormenting their bridesmaids with outlandish requests?  Is it getting worse?

I think people need to spend more time finding the perfect husband rather than planning the perfect wedding. 

Also, guests are now expected to fork out a bundle to attend weddings. It all adds up; bridal showers, hen’s nights, babysitters on the day, presents and accommodation. 

A popular trend is destination weddings but some see them as selfish while others think it’s a great excuse for a holiday.

I’m guilty of this one.  My husband and I got married in Mexico.  Forty guests flew themselves over and we put on a shindig that cost mere pesos!  Selfish or genius?

The 9Honey superstars Shauna Anderson, Jane de Graaff and Jo Abi had a lot to say in the video above.