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re: Can Anyone Recommend a Wedding Reception Caterer in BR
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:59 pm to hungryone
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:59 pm to hungryone
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. Alcohol can be hugely problematic in certain family dynamics: I'd rather go to a nice, dry reception than one spoiled by drunk uncles.
My wife and I paid for our wedding 20 something years ago (hope she's not reading) not because we had to but because we wanted to and we didn't want anyone to dictate how it was going to be. We wanted only close family and close friends which ended up about 40 people. It could have gotten much larger and some got their feelings hurt but so be it. We had wine only because I wasn't about to have an open bar for THAT 40 bunch of people.
I'd still be paying the vodka tab and we'd all get group discounts at Betty Ford for wedding presents.
It's not a thank you for a gift, it's just a great day in you and your spouse's life that you want those special to you to share and they know that and are honored by it. I can name all that were there, see there faces on that particular day and sadly know that many of them have passed away and are no longer in our lives.
To the OP do what you need to do. If you have to dig into your wallet a little more (which you said you could-and the only reason I made the Sears wisecrack)to make this even more special for you and your bride, your family and friends then do it. You will always be able to make up those few extra dollars and you hope the next wedding you have to pay for will be your daughters.
If not,I feel sorry for the second wife's wedding. A moon pie, a Shasta and a ring from a Cracker Jack box.
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Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:04 pm to Martini
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To the OP do what you need to do. If you have to dig into your wallet a little more (which you said you could-and the only reason I made the Sears wisecrack)to make this even more special for you and your bride, your family and friends then do it. You will always be able to make up those few extra dollars and you hope the next wedding you have to pay for will be your daughters.
Well said...
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If not,I feel sorry for the second wife's wedding. A moon pie, a Shasta and a ring from a Cracker Jack box.
Sounds good to me. 
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:04 pm to Martini
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If not,I feel sorry for the second wife's wedding. A moon pie, a Shasta and a ring from a Cracker Jack box.
Swap the moon pie for a meat pie, the Shasta for a Pibb Xtra, and the Cracker Jack ring for a temporary heart tattoo, and you'd have my better half's idea of a good wedding. LOL, and not too damn far from the truth.
In reality, it was a $75 wedding license from the state of Cali, several bottles of prosecco, and dinner at a Michelin-starred joint (Quince).
This post was edited on 12/3/14 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:06 pm to hungryone
I gotta feeling she asks for a boob job and a Rolex she's getting a Wonderbra and a Timex.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:08 pm to hungryone
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Swap the moon pie for a meat pie, the Shasta for a Pibb Xtra, and the Cracker Jack ring for a temporary heart tattoo, and you'd have my better half's idea of a good wedding. LOL, and not too damn far from the truth.
My Dad suggested a few months back.. No reception, ring from Wal-Mart, and have it in my backyard
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:12 pm to LSUweights
I'm just saying for 50 people you might have to pull a few more dollars out of your pocket. Not a lot but I'm sure you don't want to cut the number of people. Like I said apparently you are young and hard working and frugal so just enjoy the day, not worry so much about the cost (within reason) and make it up when the honeymoon is over.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:14 pm to hungryone
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In reality, it was a $75 wedding license from the state of Cali, several bottles of prosecco, and dinner at a Michelin-starred joint (Quince).
I'd rather have a really nice elopement than an extremely cheap wedding.
Something about getting married completely alone and having a really upscale night together is mega romantic to me.
This post was edited on 12/3/14 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:18 pm to LouisianaLady
Yeah but you can do that all the time, like on anniversaries and the honeymoon. celebrate with your friends and family.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:23 pm to LSUweights
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My Dad suggested a few months back.. No reception, ring from Wal-Mart, and have it in my backyard
Once upon a time, loads of middle class people still had weddings at home. At some point in the go-go 80s, the backyard wedding fell out of favor, and crazy wedding overspending became the norm. Bridezillas multiplied faster rabbits, and middle class weddings became aspirational, over the top extravaganzas. Look, we're not all royalty; does that mean we should refrain from entertaining or shrink in shame when we offer hospitality to our friends that isn't orchestrated like a shoot for Martha Stewart's magazine?
It's your event. Present it in a style and fashion reflecting your values and ideals. Don't be sucked into the wedding-industrial complex's spendy hype. No one gives a flying shite about monogrammed napkins, coordinated party favors, or freakin' monogrammed tote bags for the bridal party.
Now for my two pet peeves: #1)rented black tie. If you own a tuxedo, then by all means, feel free to get married in it. But if you don't live a tuxedo lifestyle, buy yourself a nice dark suit and get married in that, not someone else's rented pants. #2)Do not, under any circumstances, allow your wife to board a plane post-wedding wearing a t-shirt bedazzled with the word "BRIDE" or with a tiara or puff of tulle on her head. (Seriously. I've seen some wearing both.)
RE: ring, forget WalMart. Any decent non chain jeweler can help you find tasteful, lovely, and decently priced stuff. No need to resort to WalMart. A quite hoity toity uptown NOLA jeweler known for custom work managed to hook me up with a wedding band containing bezel set diamonds (no need to remove it when cooking or woodworking, it can't snag or get filthy) for less than a set of new tires.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:28 pm to hungryone
If a backyard wedding was good enough for Don Corleone, it should be good enough for any of us.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:29 pm to LouisianaLady
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Something about getting married completely alone and having a really upscale night together is mega romantic to me.
It was fantastic. No stress, no BS, no drama. Exactly right for us. I encourage more people to consider it. You can have a big party any old time, for any random reason. But weddings can be painful on introverts and the OCD. Live your life in the way that makes you most comfortable. You only get one ride thru life...
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:47 pm to bigberg2000
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Yeah but you can do that all the time, like on anniversaries and the honeymoon. celebrate with your friends and family.
I don't know who you're trying to convince. I want a very nice and large enough wedding.
But if I didn't have $, I'd rather have a really nice elopement than a cheapskate wedding (because I can't afford anything nice) just to appease family.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 4:50 pm to LouisianaLady
ha my bad. I just saw what you had posted last.
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