marriage–industrial complex

noun2

1. •
   The totality of businesses such as wedding planners, bridal registries, specialized caterers, bridal wear stores, etc. that exist for assisting with holding a wedding.

   • Even when you want to do it for yourself, outside of the marriage industrial complex, it's practically impossible. — 2011
2. •
   The set of American institutions such as therapists, self-help books, support groups, etc., designed to respond to adultery.

   • The growth of the marriage-industrial complex has not done much to slow the national divorce epidemic. — 2004