Weddings are supposed to be about love, commitment, and building a life together…So why do they leave so many couples broke, stressed, and in debt before the marriage even begins?In today’s episode, we break down the real truth behind modern weddings — how the industry was engineered to drain your pockets, how marketing rewired our culture, and why most couples are starting their marriage with a financial time bomb.If you’re planning a wedding…If you’ve ever felt pressured to “show out”…Or if you simply want to build a stable future with the person you love…This episode is the reality check you need.In this episode we cover:How weddings became a $70 billion financial trapWhy “tradition” is really just marketing you didn’t know you believedThe diamond ring scam that changed the worldHow the wedding tax rips off young couplesWhy 67% of couples go into debt before the honeymoonThe $45,000 mistake couples pay off for yearsHow debt silently destroys love, trust, and stabilityWhat a financially smart wedding actually looks likeScripts to tell your family “we’re doing it our way”How to build a marriage, not a momentThis is more than an episode — it’s a blueprint for any couple who wants peace instead of pressure, stability instead of flexing, and real love instead of a six-hour performance.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code SOCIALPROOF for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/socialproof* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/SOCIALPROOF* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/socialproof* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code socialprooffree for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy