Why get married?

Hi jranson, I hope I can help you understand. I have been married for 2 years now and before we got married me and my boyfriend were together for 2 years. Both me and my boyfriend wanted to get married as to us it was the next step. Most people refer to marriage as the next step but in a bad way. I think it is a very positive step it means you have both decided that you want to spend the rest of your lives together and that you have met your sole mate. If you don't feel that you want to make the next step then maybe you should be questioning your relationship?? Marriage links two people and brings them closer together and sharing the same name prepares you to start a family. Now the money aspect is a argument I hear all the time. We don't have enough money, I could use the money more wisely etc etc.... I think its just an excuse to avoid making a decision. You don't have to spend a lot on a wedding. I went to a friends wedding where all friends and family helped out and the total cost was £1,000 and it was the best wedding I have ever been to. I spent quite a bit more than that on my wedding but that is up to the individual. I can understand that you may rather put the money down as a deposit on a house but you have your whole lives to do that. Why not get married then build up a deposit together?