8 signs that a marriage will or won't last, according to wedding experts

Sophia MitrokostasJul 2, 2020, 19:22 IST

People who work in the wedding industry have seen couples who last and ones who don't.Shutterstock

Wedding planners, officiants, and photographers notice a lot about their clients' relationships.
Being secretive about costs or not spending time together after the ceremony can hint at trouble, one expert said.
Some of the experts told Insider that happy couples show strong problem-solving skills on the day of their wedding and don't squabble over prices.

A couple's wedding is supposed to be one of the most joyful days of their lives — but the stress of planning the festivities can quickly expose the cracks in even the most seemingly stable relationships.

Insider spoke with wedding-industry experts like photographers, planners, and ceremony officiants to pinpoint some of the most telling red flags that can hint at whether a couple will live happily ever after.

Here's what these pros, who have worked with hundreds of soon-to-be newlyweds, said were the best indicators of future happiness or a looming divorce.

Trying to hide the real price of wedding expenses is a huge red flag.

It's no secret that weddings can be insanely expensive. coolnina/ iStock

Wedding photographers notice when only one partner seems interested in the planning process.

Though each partner doesn't necessarily need to have an equal hand in the wedding preparations, a lack of interest in participating at all may be a bad sign. iStock / Getty Images Plus

Not agreeing on how much to spend on an engagement ring could also be a sign of trouble.

It could be a sign that couples aren't on the same page when it comes to finances. Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images

Disagreeing on the scale of the wedding can raise doubts about compatibility.

Wanting wildly different wedding experiences may hint at a lack of compatibility in other ways. Iryna Prokofieva/Shutterstock

One expert said it's a good sign when she hears someone call their partner their "best friend."

It's important to be able to enjoy your partner's company. Getty

How couples handle problems on their wedding day might offer a glimpse of their future happiness.

The perfect fairytale wedding doesn't exist – more often than not, something will go wrong. ImagesbyK/iStock

Couples who spend most of their wedding day apart may not be built to last.

Between greeting guests, completing wedding traditions, and dancing the night away, make time for a post-ceremony chat or smooch with your new spouse. Andrey Nastasenko/Shutterstock

Celebrating the way your partner is different from you actually bodes well.

Being able to embrace your partner's uniqueness is important. Ruslan Shramko/Shutterstock

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