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Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:02 pm to skygod123
Wife was excited about the idea then I showed her figures. Now, not so much.
Right now I'm leaning toward some of the suggestions here - flying out on the day of the rehearsal and flying out the morning after the wedding, and staying at a different hotel. Still going to cost a pretty penny but not the astronomical $2k+ of Vegas and the resort where they are staying.
He was the best man in my wedding so he's obviously a close friend. We don't get to hang out very much these days as I relocated for my job last summer, so we're not as close as we used to be, but I feel obligated to go to this thing.
Right now I'm leaning toward some of the suggestions here - flying out on the day of the rehearsal and flying out the morning after the wedding, and staying at a different hotel. Still going to cost a pretty penny but not the astronomical $2k+ of Vegas and the resort where they are staying.
He was the best man in my wedding so he's obviously a close friend. We don't get to hang out very much these days as I relocated for my job last summer, so we're not as close as we used to be, but I feel obligated to go to this thing.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:11 pm to Shenanigans
We had people do basically that as well for our destination wedding and it didn't bother us at all. We were just thrilled they could make it.
We also had some people say they were def going and then as the wedding got closer they ended not being able to go. I was a lil annoyed they waited last minute to tell us that(like less than 2 weeks before the wedding) but totally understood(both had some really bad financial stuff they were going through) and certainly didn't think bad of them because of it.
Both of those friends still profusely apologize to us for not going and we still tell them over and over it's really not a big deal(and it really isn't).
Point is....if he is as good a friend as you say he is...he'll just be happy you are there...for however long you are able to make it.
We also had some people say they were def going and then as the wedding got closer they ended not being able to go. I was a lil annoyed they waited last minute to tell us that(like less than 2 weeks before the wedding) but totally understood(both had some really bad financial stuff they were going through) and certainly didn't think bad of them because of it.
Both of those friends still profusely apologize to us for not going and we still tell them over and over it's really not a big deal(and it really isn't).
Point is....if he is as good a friend as you say he is...he'll just be happy you are there...for however long you are able to make it.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:16 pm to lsunurse
Best man in your wedding? No way you can miss the wedding. Just skip Vegas
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:16 pm to Shenanigans
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I have a 5 month old
There's your ticket out right there. Cant leave the 5 month old for a week. Just show up for the wedding or not at all. Your choice.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:18 pm to Shenanigans
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He was the best man in my wedding
You should find a way to do the whole thing if you thought that much of him.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:21 pm to LNCHBOX
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You should find a way to do the whole thing if you thought that much of him.
Yeah but expecting people to spend a whole week and $$$$$ for your wedding is kinda a dickish thing to do. Especially if they know some of the people in the wedding have kids,etc.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:21 pm to Shenanigans
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He was the best man in my wedding
He didn't ask you to be his?
Don't go and tell him that's the reason.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:23 pm to Master of Sinanju
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He didn't ask you to be his?
Don't go and tell him that's the reason.
He has a brother who is his best man. I don't have one so I couldn't do that.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:25 pm to Shenanigans
Go to Vegas and fly the wife in on Thursday. Try to bunk with another buddy to keep hotel cost down until your wife gets there.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:28 pm to ForeverLSU02
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many places in Vegas have rooms for less than $100/night
And even if they don't, I'm sure that would be split a bunch of ways with people on the trip...he wouldn't be footing the bill for one room most likely.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:29 pm to Shenanigans
I just went through the same situation, except for a Jamaica wedding. Best friend for 15+ years. Looking at $5K+ for the trip for me and wifey for a week at Sandals. I told my buddy 2 months prior to the wedding that I had other intentions for $5k vs. going to a wedding. Hell, I spent a few grand on his bachelor party. If going to a wedding cost more than a gift, a tank of gas, and a hotel; I'm out. Seems like he totally understood, we still hang on the regular.
I think the Jamaica shite was his ol ladies idea anyway
I think the Jamaica shite was his ol ladies idea anyway
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:30 pm to Shenanigans
suck it up and go if it was your best man-- if the baby is preventing the full week, then just do the rehearsal and wedding.
simple-- just as everyone else stated previously
also, if he was your best man and you can afford the hotel-- do it. once in a life time, right? make it special for you and the wife-- get her boozed up, have fun. your 5-8 month old won't miss anything
simple-- just as everyone else stated previously
also, if he was your best man and you can afford the hotel-- do it. once in a life time, right? make it special for you and the wife-- get her boozed up, have fun. your 5-8 month old won't miss anything
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:51 pm to Shenanigans
Seems like a pretty simple decision if he was your best man... fly in for the rehearsal and stay at a cheaper hotel.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:56 pm to hiltacular
What hotel do they have y'all staying at? There are some others I can recommend that would be close and cheaper probably.
VRBO has some little cottages in SB you can rent for $175-250 depending on the time of year.
VRBO has some little cottages in SB you can rent for $175-250 depending on the time of year.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 3:59 pm to Tiger in NY
Fess Parker Doubletree
I have been looking at some of the other cheaper options - Inn at East Beach, Best Western Lemon Tree, Quality Inn, etc
I have been looking at some of the other cheaper options - Inn at East Beach, Best Western Lemon Tree, Quality Inn, etc
Posted on 2/3/14 at 4:01 pm to Shenanigans
Gamble while in vegas and it should cover all your expenses
Posted on 2/3/14 at 4:04 pm to Shenanigans
skip vegas, stay at a holiday inn.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 4:05 pm to Shenanigans
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He has a brother who is his best man. I don't have one so I couldn't do that.
So.
I have two brothers and I'm skipping over all that drama and picking the guy who made me his best man as my best man.
I already showed you on page 1 how to take $800 off the cost of this trip.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 4:05 pm to Shenanigans
if you can't afford it chances are he would understand, we're doing our wedding in another state, Im providing lodging and food for the wedding party, they just have to pay for their tux and plane ticket to VA.
If one of my guys couldn't make it due to $$ i wouldnt get mad at all, i'd completely understand
If one of my guys couldn't make it due to $$ i wouldnt get mad at all, i'd completely understand
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