I think we don't need to finance lot on marriage, a simple wedding will do as long you loved each other. Thei mportant thing is the sacrament of the wedding, your promises with each other.
I don't find any cost to being married. My wife and I have a wonderful relationship which makes everything else wane in significance. Oh Yeah...14 years and going strong.
the cost (being less selfish) is a small price to pay for the rewards (being loved!) congrats on the 14, we just hit 13!!
hahaha...funny but it is some what true i guess...though i can tell the "Dad" wasn't indicating "money" specifically...ehehehe