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How Much Should a Wedding Cost? (Vanity)
12-11-2009
| BeeFree
Posted on 12/11/2009 10:51:24 AM PST by beefree
I need a reality check from other FReepers about what might be a reasonable amount to spend for a wedding. The cost seems outrageous to me so I would like to hear from parents who have recently paid for one. How much did you spend?
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KEYWORDS: wedding
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To: beefree
"should a wedding cost?" and "does a wedding cost?" are entirely different matters.
Depends on the "Must-Haves" and the "what can we do withouts".
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:02:03 AM PST
by
Tanniker Smith
(Obi-Wan Palin: Strike her down and she shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.)
To: beefree
Mr. Peel and I got married for under $2500 in 1989. We were married at sea: for the $2500 we got a cruise ship for 2 hours, a band and a catered meal for our guests
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:03:12 AM PST
by
MrsEmmaPeel
(a government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have)
To: MNlurker
OK — when are you getting married? LOL!
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:03:23 AM PST
by
Justaham
To: Tanniker Smith
Wife and I married at Bridal Cave here at Lake of the Ozarks in ‘75. The cave was free. $35 for the minister.
To: beefree
A keg, 4 bottles of wine, preacher and some chips.
Save the big party for the divorce.
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:04:23 AM PST
by
mad_as_he$$
(usff.com)
To: mad_as_he$$
To: beefree
Whatever you spend, just be sure you can afford it and
.... DO NOT (repeat do not) go into debt. Do not charge it.
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:05:01 AM PST
by
Responsibility2nd
(Ack, is that the site with "Responsibility2nd"? Some weirdo. ...)
To: Justaham
Wanna join my family? We will be really nice to you :)
To: vwbug
40 acres and a jackazz. 32 cows and all that CO2 would be too much of a tax burden.
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:07:34 AM PST
by
VicVega
(Join Jihad, get captured by the US and resettled in the best places in to the world. I love the USA)
To: taillightchaser
My wife and I eloped...best decision we ever made as a couple lol. Seriously.
To: beefree
We didn’t. We gave the kids money.
They had a civil wedding, a small cocktail party and then, bought a wonderful house.
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:09:21 AM PST
by
OpusatFR
(Tagline not State Approved. Thoughts not State Approved. Actions not State Approved)
To: mad_as_he$$
and some chips LOL. Can I get an amen on some dip?
Divorce parties are picking up steam.
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:10:07 AM PST
by
VicVega
(Join Jihad, get captured by the US and resettled in the best places in to the world. I love the USA)
To: beefree
It depends on how much you make. A few rules, though ...
(1) NO DEBT. Pay for it in cash. It is not good to still be paying for a party 5-years later.
(2) Set a budget and stick to it. Say “no” when you have to. If you’re looking at $1K, stick to $1K. If you’re looking at $10K, stick to $10K.
(3) I’d say three-to-four-months income MAXIMUM (provided you have the cash to pull that off). If you make $50K, you don’t need to spend $25K on a wedding — even if its in cash.
SnakeDoc
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:11:43 AM PST
by
SnakeDoctor
("Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much." -- John Wayne)
To: beefree
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:13:44 AM PST
by
ErnBatavia
(Obama is a DIC....... Ditherer-in-Chief)
To: VicVega
Take a deep breath: 3-day destination wedding for 100 was six figures. And yes I was a little nuts and yes I’m glad I did it. Best party I ever threw and I consider it to be in lieu of a funeral (for me) as IMHO those are a complete waste of money. Besides, I had a great time, and so did everyone else, including the bride and groom.
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:15:29 AM PST
by
Happyinmygarden
(Yes, actually, I have pretty much seen and heard it all before...)
To: beefree
two dollars for the wedding, 25,000.00 for the divorce...
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:15:49 AM PST
by
ronnied
To: Tijeras_Slim
Get married at the dollar store.
Yeah...you'd get a break on favors and decor, but if you want food, go the Waffle House route.
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:16:52 AM PST
by
ErnBatavia
(Obama is a DIC....... Ditherer-in-Chief)
To: beefree
You give too little information.
It also depends on where you are.
I had my wedding in the Philippines and it cost about $900 for EVERYTHING including the reception.
In the USA it would have been upwards of $5,000 dollars, not counting the bride's dress, the bridesmaid's dresses, or the reception.
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:18:00 AM PST
by
Just another Joe
(Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
To: ErnBatavia
Go to Tonga and save on tuxedos.
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:18:01 AM PST
by
Tijeras_Slim
(Live jubtabulously!)
To: Tijeras_Slim
By the sackfull....
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posted on
12/11/2009 11:20:09 AM PST
by
ErnBatavia
(Obama is a DIC....... Ditherer-in-Chief)
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