answer:I believe it. I was first married in 1989 and weddings were running about $20,000. then. This is for the ceremony and reception. Why do people do it? Most want to share what they believe will be their one wedding with their friends and relatives. If I had the money to spare that wouldn’t take away from something else, like a house down payment then I might spend that kind of money too. Friends of a friend just spent near ¼ million dollars flying friends and family in from around the world and across the states for an 8 day celebration with them, all expenses paid. Different strokes for different folks.