Jawdropping Numbers
This is one of the major reasons I think eloping is the way to go. Oh. My. Gosh.
posted by Shoshana @ 2:31 PM
Thursday, November 09, 2006
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4 Comments:
You don't have to elope, you can make a very nice wedding for much less than her figures.
First of all, who says you will have 300 people?
Flowers- $4000- 5000
I am sure you can rent centerpieces for much less and just have the cost of the bouquet which is probably $100 or so. You can get married without flower girl and bridesmaid flowers or corsages for the Moms. If you want to decorate the chuppah, you can have large bouquets on stands which are also not THAT expensive.
Music $800 per band piece ( at least 6 pieces needed)
??? Why can't you have a one man band?
TWO photographers? I have only seen that at MAYBE less than 10 weddings I have ever been to (and I go to a LOT)
It's a game of one-upmanship. "Ha ha. I can afford to spend more than you can!" You can refuse to play that game.
A little creativity, like a non-"big name" place, an unusual time, a restricted guest list (I doubt anyone really knows 300 people that well), a good but relatively unknown band, loose flowers arranged by a friend, etc., can save a small fortune. Throw in more love and smiles, and group activities, and your guests will be happy.
Something common in this area when two marry after having lived on their own a while is to let it be known that since they each are bringing to the marriage most apartment accoutrements, a contribution toward the cost of the wedding/honeymoon/new house would be most appreciated. A subtle way to do this is to NOT register anywhere. Most people get the hint.
the costs are ridiculous! i'm with you on that except that if you elope, there are no presents but I suppose you've saved on the wedding to be able to get all that stuff!
The idea of a smaller function is nice but not necessarily possible with a huge extended family - sometimes you simply can't NOT invite many of them (or they get offended).
Sarak -
I know it can be done for less, I still think the costs are ridiculous. And I did say it's only ONE reason I want to elope.
Silk -
Your suggestions are very good ones, I think more people should follow them.
Sarah -
I could care less about presents, I don't think that's a reason to get married. And fortunately, I don't have that big of a family.
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