Is it normal to hate weddings?
Yes, it’s normal to dislike weddings. They can feel expensive, crowded, emotionally loaded, or like a long performance you didn’t sign up for.
You might hate the expense, the small talk, the pressure to dress up and be cheerful, or just spending hours in a loud room. Some people also have complicated feelings about marriage or family, which can make weddings less than fun. You don’t need a dramatic reason to dislike them, either; they’re simply not everyone’s kind of party.
Plenty of people love weddings, while others tolerate them for someone they care about—or happily skip them when they can. It’s fine to have your own limits, and you can still be kind about someone else’s big day. If you go, showing up for a bit or politely declining is usually enough; you don’t have to pretend it’s your favorite event.