Posted on 10/17/2007 5:15:08 AM PDT by Red in Blue PA
“Her centerpieces were made of herbs and thistle pods picked from a community garden charity where the bride does volunteer work.”
I can beat that one. Old, super wealthy family gets flowers for wedding from funeral home for daughter’s wedding arrangements.
No kidding.
Excellent post. I could not agree more.
My fiance and I hope to do a destination wedding. 9 months of headaches for a few hours is simply painful.
see ya there, suckah! ;-)
I can see why you’d sue, if you spent a lot of money on something, and they did not deliver what they promised. Of course, the bride may be exaggerating the problem, but that’s why we have courts to decide cases like this one.
My wedding day was a blur, and I think Mrs. L agrees. I remember taking some pictures, saying my vows, taking some more pictures. We were driven to our reception by my best man, we took some more pictures, had some toasts, tasted some food (the appetizers were just about gone by the time we got there), we danced a little, took some more pictures, and had some cake. but for the most part, the day was a blur. Who has time to inspect for proper shades of hydrangeas?
Bears a little more emphasis.
I can see this witch at the altar now. The biggest day in her and her husband’s life, in front of hundreds of family and friends, after months and months of careful planning and inside she’s screaming “The flowers are the wrong COLOR!!!!!!”
Uggggh. At least she had the common sense not to schedule the damn thing during the Pats game.
I married on the cheap...
$55.00 dress
under $100 for flowers
cake was a little over $100
DJ was $150
The reception was in Grandma’s backyard. We rented tables and chairs and a port a potty. My mom and aunts did the food, buffet style. Cousins tended bar.
I still don’t think it was much more than $1000 total, and that was only 16 years ago....
Next month we get to go to my brother-in-laws destination wedding in an expensive downtown Chicago hotel. I’m sure it is going to cost $20,000-$40,000. We are blowing over a $1000 just to get there and pay for our hotel. And I’m supposed to give a gift?? ;-)
That's a really good idea.
Given how florists are notorious for using older flowers or counting on the fact they will never see the bride again, I can hardly blame her.
Anyone who spends $27,000 for wedding flowers has money.
Anyone who spends $27,000 for wedding flowers has some money. People with a lot of money don't bother.
Um....I'd say luck played a larger role than common sense. Either way, let's be grateful.
Anyone who spends $27,000 for wedding flowers has money AND issues.
1. Spending $27,000 for flowers is beyond stupid but if you have it and want to spend it who are we to say she can’t.
2. She should have gone in person to inspect the color of the flowers if it was THAT important.
3. Wilted flowers and dusty vases with not enough water is not acceptable.
4. She should get her $27,000 back but not $400,00.
Judge Ditter has ruled.
I fear for this marriage it won’t last.
I was lucky enough to attend a wedding similar to the one you describe. The families involved had plenty of money. The wedding was held in a lovely old church with creaky wood floors. They had decorated it very sparsely with baby’s breath and very fragrant carnations and hundred of little candle tealights everywhere. The dresses were simple and classic. The ‘program’ gave thanks to their families, including grandparents and extended family. There was an aura of intimacy and gratitude. The soloist sang “The Lord’s Prayer” a capella. It was an understated, elegant and very special occasion. I have not one clue what it cost.
Contrasted to that, the reception was incredible! They rented out an entire museum that had a two-story winding staircase from which the couple descended to cheers and celebration. They had easels positioned all around with old family photos in fabulous frames. There were several large ice carvings (that doubled as buffet tables for the chilled fare). There was a live band and a small dance floor. It was a great time!
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