wedding costs-awesome article

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http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.co...tion-why-are-we-all-hypocrites-about-weddings

the overheard phrase "It's your day, you deserve it" is putting couples and their families into ridiculous amounts of debt. Let me know what you think about the author's thoughts on budgeting and planning. A lot of the comments are good too.

 

[none the wiser]

...dude. I want to elope now.

I loved the little spread sheet thing.

 

[peanutbutter12]

It depends on a lot of things, and those prices they listed are all extremely high end.

$4,000 for a photographer? You could fly a small town photographer who has excellent work and prices to your city and pay for his hotel and package for less than half that.

It's all about doing your homework and not just going with the highest price company from the list. You can save yourself a lot of money and still get great quality.

 

[faerieevaH]

I think the best thing to consider after you read that article is: WILL you be disciplined enough (and able to convince your parents that they do not will be shamed for all eternity of you don't have filet mignon) or to start saving.
I had savings set aside, not specifically for the wedding, but because I generally save. The idea of getting in debt for the wedding, to buy ANYTHING on credit didn't even appear in our minds.
I managed to have a wonderful wedding, rather cheaply, in six months preparation time. The food and reception were a gift from my mom, and I don't know exactly how much that was. She insisted on a caterer that I know was more expensive than the three I sugested, but that was her choice. *L* The rehearsal dinner was a gift from my in laws. All the rest, we payed for ourselves.

The thing is: you can have the wedding of your dreams, by being disciplined and daring to dream outside of the lines...

 

[California Dreamin']

Well, I've started my piggy bank earlier this week!
I am going to send Andrew this article. We're considering May '08, that's what we would like.

I've always thought of having a potluck sort of meal to cut down on cost, I don't like the idea of having a supper at our expense for people we hardly know, kinda thing.

A friend of mine is getting married at 10:30 am and having a reception at 1:30 pm with treats... I think that's a pretty good idea.