One thing I think tends to get lost in all of the hand-wringing about the Big Bad Wedding Industrial Complex is how many wedding vendors are not, in fact, international conglomerates conspiring to rob you of every last cent. Many caterers, florists, and wedding photographers are more like Claire Lewis — they’re small business owners who love what they do. In other words, there’s no reason to put up with a caterer who laughs at your budget and tells you that your wedding will suck if you don’t serve filet mignon, because there are other caterers who will happily suggest their delicious, budget-friendly vegetarian options.