Read on to hear what they’ve learned!

Gretchen Wakeman, a Phoenix, AZ-based wedding photographer, echoed this sentiment toHuffPost.

Disrespect is the norm

Another sign that a couple may be a bad match?

wedding photographer

A clear lack of respect from one, if not both, of the partners.

rather than her partner," Schmittat said.

The budget is out the window

As Miami-based wedding photographerCarlos OsoriotoldHuffPost, disregarding the budget is problematic.

Groom with friends

Most likely because you might tell from day one that they are in it for each other."

…Our main recommendation is to avoid debt at all cost."

“It’s true that you don’t just marry your partner, you also marry their family.

Fighting newlyweds

And their friends are part of the package, too!

It’s sad, but so unbelievably true.

The outside perspective is the tell-all about your relationship.”

Eyerolling woman

This arrangement is “not a good indicator of seeing eye to eye,” he said.

Unfortunately, this lack of participation can sometimes be symptomatic of a deeper problem within the relationship."

This isn’t always true, of course, and there are exceptions.

First dance

…Another time is when the couple is actually posing for the photos.

“you might remain two autonomous people and believe different things in a marriage,” Green said.

“But when you have a kid, all bets are off.”

Bride breaking piggybank

Bride (or groom!

)-zilla

Has a Bridezilla or Groomzilla emerged from the chill person you once knew?

If it’s not reigned in, it can become a problem.

Bride, groom, and money

This may signify that the couple’s priorities are not in order."

Yes, you want a lovely wedding, but not at the expense of your relationship.

After all, what’s the point?

Bride fighting

Keep your future in mind."

Empty wedding chairs

Unhappy bride and groom

Family portrait

Cake-topper of bride chasing groom

Unhappy bride and groom

Bridezilla