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re: What would you do - encourage your child to have an extravagant wedding or take the money?
Posted on 8/3/23 at 6:38 pm to LNCHBOX
Posted on 8/3/23 at 6:38 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:Be from Arky and you can marry them or their sibling, then they get to experience it.
My wedding was awesome, and I want my kids to get to experience the same.
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Posted on 8/3/23 at 7:28 pm to SwampyWaters
My daughter is getting married next year. We told her the amount we can spend. Anything above that is on her and Mr. Wonderful. Anything left over is theirs to keep.
Mrs. mtntiger and I advise, but let our daughter decide how the money is spent. Stress-free on this end.
Mrs. mtntiger and I advise, but let our daughter decide how the money is spent. Stress-free on this end.
Posted on 8/3/23 at 7:33 pm to SwampyWaters
I have a nephew getting married in Oct, they are doing a nice but minimal back yard wedding, saving money for a house. Paying for it themselves. Smart kids
Posted on 8/3/23 at 8:14 pm to SwampyWaters
You not paying for it
Posted on 8/3/23 at 8:17 pm to SwampyWaters
quote:
What would you do - encourage your child to have an extravagant wedding or take the money?
I wouldn’t encourage them either way….simply make the offer and let them choos what is more important to them.
Posted on 8/3/23 at 8:21 pm to SwampyWaters
Take money
Posted on 8/3/23 at 9:10 pm to SwampyWaters
small wedding
Posted on 8/3/23 at 9:23 pm to SwampyWaters
My Son and his fiance took the money .... buying a joint house and are about to rent out their two houses.
My two oldest daughters (both attorneys) wanted their extravagant weddings. We rarely speak anymore.
My youngest daughter (Dr., Phd Clinical Psychology) eloped unexpectedly ... but she's gotten her money's worth. We're very close.
My two oldest daughters (both attorneys) wanted their extravagant weddings. We rarely speak anymore.
My youngest daughter (Dr., Phd Clinical Psychology) eloped unexpectedly ... but she's gotten her money's worth. We're very close.
Posted on 8/3/23 at 9:28 pm to SwampyWaters
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They have a list of a little more than 300, but I'm trying to get them to narrow it down to 225 and they could save 15-20 thousand that could go in the bank. Like I said before, it's their choice but I know most young married couples struggle financially in the first few years, but they have a chance to start off with a solid foundation.
Did her family give them this choice you've been referring to (to take money)? Because this post kinda makes me think they have not.
Posted on 8/3/23 at 11:25 pm to SwampyWaters
Tell him in 10 years he would wish he took the money.
Posted on 8/3/23 at 11:43 pm to SwampyWaters
Nobody cares other than the alcohol at the reception. Put money towards that and frick the rest. Buy a couple Walmart cakes to cut into pieces, it gets cheap. frick a wedding. Mine was cheap. If I ever do it again it's going to be the absolute cheapest possible. No attendants at all.
Anyone that pays thousands of dollars for a wedding is a complete dumbass.
Anyone that pays thousands of dollars for a wedding is a complete dumbass.
This post was edited on 8/3/23 at 11:44 pm
Posted on 8/4/23 at 12:38 pm to LouisianaLady
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Did her family give them this choice you've been referring to (to take money)? Because this post kinda makes me think they have not.
I already asked this question, but the OP won't pop back in to reply. Agree with you completely. Sounds like a man trying to tell another man how to spend his money.
I already told him that he's free to give the couple a down payment on a house. No reason her dad has to do it.
Posted on 8/4/23 at 12:40 pm to saintsfan1977
Ive never known a single person who regretted a small wedding. I've known a few who regretted their large ones.
All men, of course.
All men, of course.
Posted on 8/4/23 at 12:42 pm to saintsfan1977
quote:
Buy a couple Walmart cakes to cut into pieces, it gets cheap. frick a wedding. Mine was cheap. If I ever do it again it's going to be the absolute cheapest possible. No attendants at all.
Anyone that pays thousands of dollars for a wedding is a complete dumbass.
I bet people were dying to get to your wedding and something tells me you will probably be getting married again anyway as it seems you are such a joy to be around.
Posted on 8/4/23 at 12:43 pm to SwampyWaters
I want to spend a gazillion dollars on one day that makes me feel special!!!! Then I’m going to nag my husband the rest of his life for not providing enough!
Posted on 8/4/23 at 12:46 pm to SwampyWaters
My father tried to tell me not to marry. I told him my cupcake is special and would never be a cheating whore.
I was wrong.
I was wrong.
Posted on 8/4/23 at 2:17 pm to SwampyWaters
I had a fun wedding but to be honest I had a better time at our Rehearsal Dinner.
If given the choice of a large sum of money and elope or have an extravagant wedding.....I would elope
If given the choice of a large sum of money and elope or have an extravagant wedding.....I would elope
Posted on 8/4/23 at 2:45 pm to notiger1997
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Last I heard the minimum for a respectable wedding in Nola and this area is around $30k.
I went to NOLA wedding this year and 30k was maybe enough to cover the band.
Posted on 8/4/23 at 2:45 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Two daughters and I told them a dollar amount I would give for their weddings. Both managed it and as far as I know the groom's parents sprung for a night before meal for wedding party.
This post was edited on 8/4/23 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 8/4/23 at 3:12 pm to SwampyWaters
Weddings are for the bride and her mom. It’s not for you. Let them decide for themselves.
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