Jen and I aren’t the only ones facing the reality of wedding debt.
SFGate via NY Times: “The survey, from the Conde Nast Bridal Infobank, a research service for Conde Nast-owned wedding magazines, also found that the average wedding now costs $22,000, representing more than five months’ worth of wages for a middle-income family, according to data from the Census Bureau.”
I’m not too worried about it, though. I’m used to debt. Of course, that’s not necessarily a good thing. But I don’t dwell on it. I know how to manage it and have never had to go a credit counseling service. And, despite recent fraudulent activity, my credit report is still excellent. (In fact, Jen and I both have credit scores in the top tier, which has a range of 720-850. Funny how the FICO score almost reads like an SAT score, huh?)
I’m now reminded of this piece I wrote for the Poughkeepsie Journal on October 19, 1998.
3 responses so far ↓
1 financeguy // Jul 17, 2003 at 7:35 pm
Is it really worth going into debt for an event that lasts only one day?
2 gabe // Jul 17, 2003 at 7:43 pm
yes. memories last forever.
3 Stacey // Jul 18, 2003 at 1:42 pm
Hi,
My name is Stacey from the television show, Inside Edition. I am working on an upcoming story about couples who are facing debt following their wedding day.
I researching this topic on the Internet and came across your website. Would I be able to get in touch with you to speak to you about your situation?
I can be reached Monday-Friday, 9AM-5:30PM Eastern Time at: 212-817-5405. Feel free to call me anytime or please email me at: skaspin@kingworld.com and let me know how I can contact you.
Thanks for your help. I look forward to speaking with you,
-Stacey Kaspin
Inside Edition
skaspin@kingworld.com
212-817-5405