I hear what you are saying loud and clear.. Being alone and lonely isn't too fun either though. I won't have my youth forever.
I agree with you 100%. However I also I understand how a girl enjoys something like that and dreams about it ever since they are young. If having a wedding like this won't hinder the future after it then I don't really see the big deal in complying. I believe her family would pay for most if it anyway and we would probably make a few bucks from it.
I know women are replaceable but I equally know it's difficult to find a good one. I think all women will change once you are in a relationship with them as they get comfortable and the novelty wears off. Don't you think there's something to working through things instead of just replacing at first sign of discomfort?
The marriage in a church isn't going away. Women want that, it's the thing to do for women. If a women has her mind set on a traditional wedding with a bunch of family, good luck getting her to change her mind.
No matter what anybody says here, all women what their fantasy wedding and it doesn't matter how alpha or other bs we spew on here will change their minds.
If you have enough compatability, then there should be a ton of problems or fights. There may be disputes, but not much.
The main thing is
1.Do you enjoy her company?
2. Does she add value to your life?
3. Does she cause problems?
4. Is she loyal?
5. Would she be a good mother based off how she currently acts?
6. Does she currently make as much money as you or more?
If you can answer yes then I'd get married after a long vetting process. Most women want to be married after 2-3 years dating. Honestly she's 27 and In her child bearing years, it's unfair for you to date her long term and not give her kids, because you're wasting your time and more importantly her eggs and child bearing years. She'd despise you for the rest of her life.
If you have a secure job and don't see any foreseeable huge raises in your job or line of work and she makes the same +\- 10% the whole getting raped in divorce won't be a big deal since the money should be 50/50.
If you're really thinking about marriage, ask your buddies about her and get a 3rd party perspective and have them be brutally honest with you about her.