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re: Those who had expensive weddings
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:07 pm to 3morereps
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:07 pm to 3morereps
Could be worse, your brother and his future father-in-law could have had a huge fricking argument because the future father-in-law is a massive piece of shite like I just had to go through with my fiancé’s dad.
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Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:08 pm to lsunurse
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I would say nowadays you need at least 20-30K to do an average wedding.
I’ll be finding out soon enough.
I just wouldn’t ask my parents for anything it was nice that they volunteered.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:09 pm to 3morereps
I had a very expensive wedding in Charleston, her family paid their normal stuff, I paid for the band and rehearsal dinner. We actually had a good event that people still talk about many years later.
We had a great time, but I've been to expensive weddings that were a awful, that's a lot of regret.
My sisters wedding had 430 people it was awesome as well, she doesn't regret either. I couldn't imagine incurring any sort of debt for one though, that's just bad
We had a great time, but I've been to expensive weddings that were a awful, that's a lot of regret.
My sisters wedding had 430 people it was awesome as well, she doesn't regret either. I couldn't imagine incurring any sort of debt for one though, that's just bad
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:09 pm to 3morereps
My wife and I are both sensible people, so of course if it was our money there’s no way we’d spend that. When we started planning we both expessed concerns about cost getting out of hand and being low key and were basically told not to worry about it.
No idea what the final tally was and I’ll never ask, if I had to guess probably between $35k-$50k. I’m forever grateful to my in-laws, they’re great people. We had a blast and one hell of a party, I wouldn’t change a thing.
No idea what the final tally was and I’ll never ask, if I had to guess probably between $35k-$50k. I’m forever grateful to my in-laws, they’re great people. We had a blast and one hell of a party, I wouldn’t change a thing.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:17 pm to 3morereps
$50k to someone else could be like $15k to you.
that being said that is about what you pay for a nice traditional wedding in new orleans. Venue, band, catering, alcohol, decor.
that being said that is about what you pay for a nice traditional wedding in new orleans. Venue, band, catering, alcohol, decor.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:17 pm to Tester1216
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quote: Ours was a lot but there specific reasons for it.
If you can, please explain
I was trying to not do so. There were societal standards/expectations to meet.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:19 pm to 3morereps
$50k is not that much for a nice wedding.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:20 pm to 3morereps
Your brother will get married under a palm tree by a justice of the peace next time around..... Worked for me the first time, almost 33 years now
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:23 pm to 3morereps
I don’t know the parent’s financial situation but is seems selfish to ask them for $30k. The parents have probably been working and saving for 30+ years for their future. Parents probably helped you guys through school: their job is done. Your bro is a big boy who is ready to get married, he is a big boy ready to take responsibility.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:24 pm to YOURADHERE
Any guy that has to ask his parents to pay for the wedding is going to be sorry in the long run.
1) the guy’s parents traditionally pay for the rehearsal dinner. This is usually not a cheap event but is significantly less than the wedding reception.
2) the guy pays for the honeymoon. This is not cheap and should be less than the wedding reception.
These two things combined are usually not as much as the wedding reception.
The woman’s parents usually pay for the wedding reception. It’s the fathers responsibility to see to it that her daughter has the wedding she wants. If the father doesn’t understand his role, then someone else on the woman’s side usually steps up.
I’ve known several people to contribute in different ways. It could be the godmother or favorite aunt paying for the band. It could be the grandmother putting up some money for the catering. The responsibility doesn’t all have to be borne by the father but he should pay the most significant amount.
Weddings are a waste of money. All people care about is the alcohol, the band, and the food. The frills of the ceremony and decorations are a waste.
1) the guy’s parents traditionally pay for the rehearsal dinner. This is usually not a cheap event but is significantly less than the wedding reception.
2) the guy pays for the honeymoon. This is not cheap and should be less than the wedding reception.
These two things combined are usually not as much as the wedding reception.
The woman’s parents usually pay for the wedding reception. It’s the fathers responsibility to see to it that her daughter has the wedding she wants. If the father doesn’t understand his role, then someone else on the woman’s side usually steps up.
I’ve known several people to contribute in different ways. It could be the godmother or favorite aunt paying for the band. It could be the grandmother putting up some money for the catering. The responsibility doesn’t all have to be borne by the father but he should pay the most significant amount.
Weddings are a waste of money. All people care about is the alcohol, the band, and the food. The frills of the ceremony and decorations are a waste.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:24 pm to Havoc
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There were societal standards/expectations to meet.
I figured as much. Mine was in away the same but I bucked it!
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:25 pm to 3morereps
My wedding was pushing 100 grand. Me and the wife somewhat regret it now.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:31 pm to 3morereps
Expensive weddings are trashy.
OT ballers all have destination weddings these days.
OT ballers all have destination weddings these days.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:33 pm to Tester1216
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I don’t see where grown arse adults would ask their parents for money to get married.
My parents offered but weren't asked. We still didn't want them to. My dad actually took that money and paid it towards our first house. My wife cried.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:35 pm to 3morereps
Go to Solomon Brothers in Buckhead to spend that much
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:36 pm to KG6
quote:same with me.
Our wedding was expensive, but the in laws paid. There was no option to give the money to us or have a big wedding. Just the big wedding. So, it was no problem to me.
I tell all my friends now that we are in our 30s to have a destination wedding. It is much more fun.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:38 pm to IllegalPete
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OT ballers all have destination weddings these days.
Gulf Shores doesn't count as a destination wedding
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:39 pm to Pesticide
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Tell your brother spend half that amount and use the rest on a kick arse house.
FIFY
Posted on 2/2/19 at 6:40 pm to 3morereps
I wish my parents hadn’t spent that kind of money, but it really wasn’t my choice. My mom did everything. I made it clear I was fine with minimal or even eloping or small destination wedding. My only true request was that my dad could walk me down the aisle. My mom wanted a big, huge wedding and that’s exactly what she got. I was so thankful once it was honeymoon time.
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