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Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:36 am to elprez00
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Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:38 am to Shenanigans
I knew it would be in CA when I agreed, I just didn't know how over the top they were going to be with the planning and how much a hotel was going to cost in Santa Barbara that time of year.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:38 am to GeauxxxTigers23
If the money is too tight, I would just skip Vegas and show up for the wedding if that is cheap enough for you. Tell him you can't do both and tell him money is just too tight right now.
If you can't at least do the wedding, then you should of never agreed to be in it.
If you can't at least do the wedding, then you should of never agreed to be in it.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:38 am to Shenanigans
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how much a hotel was going to cost in Santa Barbara that time of year.
can you not stay somewhere else?
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:39 am to Shenanigans
quote:being able to afford something doesn't mean you should have to do it.
but I could afford it. I just don't want to spend $2k+ on something that isn't going to be memorable for me and my family
My wife and I can afford a lot of stuff, doesn't mean I'm going to spend it
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:39 am to Shenanigans
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I knew it would be in CA when I agreed, I just didn't know how over the top they were going to be with the planning and how much a hotel was going to cost in Santa Barbara that time of year.
Skip the bachelor party, go to the rehearsal and wedding. Stay at nearby hotel cheaper.
Wife and I were recently in a wedding in NOLA at the Omni. Wasn't paying $239/nt for rooms there and just stayed at the Marriott a few blocks away on points. No one will care.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:40 am to Shenanigans
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my family.
Do you have kids?
I'd definitely pass on the trip if you have to leave kids behind for a week
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:42 am to yellowfin
quote:many places in Vegas have rooms for less than $100/night
also where are there $100 rooms in vegas?
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:42 am to Shenanigans
I went to a wedding in Santa Barbara at the Biltmore. Stayed at the holiday inn on the main street (great location). Try to stay somewhere cheaper. That way you can have money to stay an extra night, and hit some winery tours saturday. Sounds like a great time. Skip the vegas part if you're worried about money.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:43 am to Salmon
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I don't see how partying and hanging out with your "best friend" for a week couldn't be memorable, but ok
this.... If I were in the situation and could afford it I would be pumped up about it. A reason to go to Vegas and Cali with my buddies and wife? Sign me up...
Sounds like the real issue is either money or you don't consider him as close of a friend as he does you.
This post was edited on 2/3/14 at 9:45 am
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:44 am to Shenanigans
quote:tough call man. I'd probably do what others have recommended and skip Vegas and go to Santa Barbara. Still gonna cost you a pretty penny.
WWTOTD
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:45 am to elprez00
Yeah its not the same thing.
We also paid for passports for people that didn't have them, put down an initial deposit for EVERYONE, and paid for their groomsmen/bridesmaid attire, made them welcome bags with tons of essentials and stuff they would need inside.
We covered the bases.
They are all trying to convince our other friend to have a destination wedding.
We also paid for passports for people that didn't have them, put down an initial deposit for EVERYONE, and paid for their groomsmen/bridesmaid attire, made them welcome bags with tons of essentials and stuff they would need inside.
We covered the bases.
They are all trying to convince our other friend to have a destination wedding.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:46 am to Salmon
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If you can't afford it, just tell him, he should understand
This. My BIL is getting married in June and he's having the Vegas bachelor party. My wife and I are buying a house, and just don't have the disposable income for me to drop $1500+ on a weekend right now. I told him, and he understands.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:47 am to Shenanigans
frick that! Go to Vegas and skip the wedding.
Also:
I would think twice about this as well. Too young for beach, IMO.
And also: Pics of wife or fiance
Also:
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I have a 5 month old that I'd like to take to the beach this summer.
I would think twice about this as well. Too young for beach, IMO.
And also: Pics of wife or fiance
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:48 am to Shenanigans
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Their plan is to turn the entire thing into one big week long party starting with a joint bachelor/ette party in Vegas on Tuesday
This sounds like an amazingly shitty plan. I would not be a part of it.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:49 am to Shenanigans
just talk to the Groom about it.
he will understand, I promise you he already feels like an a-hole bc his wife is from Cali. It sure would be a lot cheaper to have it in La. and her family/friends travel hear... but I guarantee that was never an option.
rich or poor. that is still a lot of money to have your wedding party spend.
good lord! the bride didn't reserve some type of block reservations at a hotel near by that gives a discount for everyone that is going to the wedding? Or did they? and the rooms are still this expensive?
he will understand, I promise you he already feels like an a-hole bc his wife is from Cali. It sure would be a lot cheaper to have it in La. and her family/friends travel hear... but I guarantee that was never an option.
rich or poor. that is still a lot of money to have your wedding party spend.
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The rooms are $270 on Wednesday and Thursday, and $350 on Friday and Saturday
good lord! the bride didn't reserve some type of block reservations at a hotel near by that gives a discount for everyone that is going to the wedding? Or did they? and the rooms are still this expensive?
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:52 am to Shenanigans
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My best friend
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$1500 for this trip.
Is he not worth $1500 if he is your "best friend?"
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:52 am to GeeOH
quote:well the child wont still be 5 months this summer
I have a 5 month old that I'd like to take to the beach this summer.
I would think twice about this as well. Too young for beach, IMO.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:53 am to WPBTiger
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Is he not worth $1500 if he is your "best friend?"
That's if he doesn't take his wife, good luck with that one.
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