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re: OT Dads of Marrying-Aged Daughters - How much do you have stocked away for the big day?
Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:27 pm to StringedInstruments
Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:27 pm to StringedInstruments
I have two daughters, one 14 and one 5. I'd give them the world, but 40k on a wedding is utterly ridiculous. I think 70'ish a head is fair for the reception and up to 150 people. Throw in the flowers and whatnot's and I'm all in for 15k give or take. If either come to me wanting money for a 20+ crew bridal party and 300 head reception, I'd suggest to them to pony up the difference.
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Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:28 pm to TopFlightSecurity
The family my son is marrying into is huge and they know lots of people. They will likely have 200+ invitations.
I’m scared.
I’m scared.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:36 pm to Tester1216
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They will likely have 200+ invitations.
That’s it?
Posted on 5/27/19 at 1:38 pm to TigersHuskers
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Who the frick spends 40K on a wedding?
Lots of people I know. You’d be surprised at how quickly things add up. I know a few friends that spent $75,000-$100,000 on their kids weddings.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:06 pm to Tester1216
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Depending where they go that’s still not cheap and the majority of the expense goes towards the reception so it’s not like you’re saving a whole lot of money there.
there is a wedding upcharge and it makes a huge difference
bands, photographers, venues, etc. all charge more for weddings
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:08 pm to RedMustang
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. I know a few friends that spent $75,000-$100,000 on their kids weddings.
your friends are fricking stupid.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:18 pm to StringedInstruments
Our budget is $17,500 for the wedding coming up in November.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:18 pm to StringedInstruments
Just how much ROI does the money dance at the end provide?
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:19 pm to bishop
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Our budget is $17,500 for the wedding coming up in November.
have fun knowing you pissed away 17K when they get divorced in 5 years
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:25 pm to StringedInstruments
I’ve been putting away $500/mo in an investment account since my daughter was born. She’s 21 now and has almost $240k for her wedding. We plan to rent a private island for 2 weeks when she marries her long term tranny partner.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:31 pm to TheChosenOne
I paid every expense for my daughter's bachelors and two advanced degrees. When she wanted to get married at 23 I knew it was a bad idea. I gave her 5000 and said do whatever you want with it and she had a small wedding. 7 years later she is divorced. The next one is on her.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:33 pm to StringedInstruments
Is 40K a lot of money?
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:36 pm to StringedInstruments
We're paying for ours ourselves. Party at the house. Can do everything for $5k.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:38 pm to TigersHuskers
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have fun knowing you pissed away 17K when they get divorced in 5 years
I've been to at least 80 weddings. Two have ended in divorce.
Maybe one or two of those 80 cost less than $20k.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:40 pm to Golfer
To answer your question Golfy, IMO, 200+ is plenty coming from a small town.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:44 pm to Tester1216
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That’s it?
That seems unfair.
When women start paying for their own drinks and the courts aren't completely stacked in their favor, we will visit if it's fair or not.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:49 pm to Jcorye1
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When women start paying for their own drinks and the courts aren't completely stacked in their favor, we will visit if it's fair or not.
Damn dude, bitter much?
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:50 pm to Tester1216
I'd rather have my child marrying into a large family that wants everyone in attendance than one that's cool with cutting people off a guest list.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:52 pm to Golfer
How about just being happy with what your daughter wants rather than what you want?
Posted on 5/27/19 at 2:52 pm to Golfer
And I’d rather spend responsibly and give my son and daughter cash to put towards a home.
To each their own
To each their own
This post was edited on 5/27/19 at 2:53 pm
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