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After 19 Yrs, I Am Getting Married. How Do I Keep My Wedding Expenses Down?
Asked by S.R. from Chicago
on March 28, 2010
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Do we have to have a dinner for everyone at the reception or can we have appetizers? Has anyone made their own food to have for a reception? I don't want to be tacky,...
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- To keep my expenses down, we were married in Vegas and whoever wanted to come, came. Then afterwards, we ate at Maggiano's. I say go to Las Vegas. Believe me, it do...
- Susana, The most beautiful wedding I went to was for a friend who got married while she and her husband were in grad school. It was a HUGE wedding. Probably at le...
- I don't know if you've seen this site, but offbeatbride.com features a ton of budget wedding, some more traditional than others. Might help you pick and chose some id...
Paying for Wedding Expenses
Asked by L.L. from Houston
on January 4, 2012
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My 36 year old son is marrying for the 3rd time. He is a single father and for the past 3 years he and his 2 children have lived with my husband and me. One of his chi...
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- The reason parents traditionally pay for weddings is because people used to get married right after high school, before they were financially independent. All par...
- WELCOME TO MAMAPEDIA!!! Seriously? In the past - the Groom's parents were responsible for the rehearsal dinner. You've already paid for two of them and he's expe...
- I think that after the FIRST the second and third are up to the person. I am holding off my own wedding because we can not affoard to marry this year and the only kno...
Step Daughter Getting Married
Asked by G.S. from Goldsboro
on April 3, 2008
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My step daughter is getting married in September. She will graduate in June, turn 19 in August and get married in September. I am really glad that she has decided to...
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- Hi G. - here is how I feel about your situation... My parents were divorced when I was around 16 years old. My dad payed child support for me until I was 18, I also ha...
- my 1st thought that came to mind was "she's awfully young to be getting married." but that's not the issue. the wedding is not your resposibility. and her mother is...
- I don't think that you are obligated anymore, however you do have a moral obligation to help her out. It doesn't matter that she saved the child support to pay for the...
I'm Getting Married soon....need Advice.
Asked by C.H. from Lincoln
on December 6, 2009
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I'm not sure how to explain this all. So please bare w/ me.
* How do you go about telling your family (esp. my dad, step mom and step bro) that I've met someone a...
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- my in-laws are divorced too, but they're civil with each other. tell them if they're going to come, they need to at least be civilized with each other and not ruin you...
- Hi C.: You have several issues going on I will offer you some advice: 1) the rental property-- the property belongs to your dad, so you have a business relationship ...
- I don;t have a solution about telling your family. My question is why haven't you told them you were dating someone? If there is something keeping you from telling t...
Getting Married
Asked by A.H. from Cleveland
on August 27, 2007
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hello everyone! so im getting married in a little less then a yr and we do not have money like some. im trying to cut budge at every chance i can, but its sooooooo ha...
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- Hi A., Your budget is pretty good, I'd say, you can definitely do a wedding on $15,000 and keep it pretty traditional. I have to say I think it is important to have ...
- I would keep your guest list low and not hire a videographer. We did and while it was great, how often do we really go back and look at it? A friend or family member c...
- Hi A., I was in the same boat last year; I was on a very tight budget and wanted a very nice wedding also. Don’t spend a ton of money on invitations…I bou...
Wedding Etiquette - Groom's Parents Are Paying
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on August 21, 2009
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My son is engaged to a girl that we love. It is her second marriage and her parents will not pay or contribute to any of the wedding expenses. As the groom's parents...
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- This is sad. I feel for you. I would have a talk with the bride to be and tell her your feelings.If you have that close of a relashionship it shouldn't ruffle any feat...
- hi C.. having to pay for all of my own wedding, i personally think its very generous for either parent to offer anything financially towards the wedding. in my situa...
- C., I just have one question for you. What exactly are looking to do for the wedding? Pick the food? Pick the decorations? I think if you are contributing money ...
In a Wedding
Asked by B.T. from Minneapolis
on August 5, 2009
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I'm in a wedding that is costing me a lot of money dress $150.00, shoes 30.00, hair and makeup done, spray tanning, nails. The shower is also costing a bit of money I ...
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- Hey B., Some of these expenses you shouldn't have to do -- why do you need a spray tanner? I can understand your hair getting done, but your make-up too? Who says yo...
- why a spray tan? I think if the bride wants you to do that she should pay for it. The dress and shoes are your responsibility. it's proper to give a gift.
- I know everyone is telling you that you are EXPECTED to give the couple a gift beyond what you're already doing to help out with the wedding; This sounds pretty messed...
To Moms Who Have Had a Wedding...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 26, 2010
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I am recently engaged, and now thinking about having a wedding. We cannot afford anything extravagant (big surprise there, huh?) and are looking for creative ways to ...
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- We were on a budget and had a friend do the pictures. I am so disappointed with them and wished we would have spent more and got some professionally done.
- I got married on a Thursday! That cuts down the expenses big time! Don't try to get married on a Saturday afternoon. That's the popular day. Pick any other day and...
- What did you LOVE about your wedding? We loved that it was small with only our closest friends and that we planed it with several events. We spent the whole weekend...
Wedding Blues
Asked by V.T. from Fresno
on October 22, 2007
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This is a very tense subject, and I hope I don't come off as cheap. My step-daughter (tho I don't think of her as one, I've been her Mom II since she was 1.5 years ol...
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- I wouldn't even buy an expensive television set without discussing it with my husband. We share our expenses so why wouldn't we share the decision on larger purchases?...
- It sounds to me that the biggest part is that you didn't get your "dream" wedding and your daughter is going to. For now, this isn't about you (although I think you s...
- Of course you're being cheap, but there's nothing wrong with that. I spent total of $5,000 on my wedding two years ago, with my Mom helping out with $2,000 of it. I"...
I'm Getting Married to a Man with BAD Credit
Asked by C.E. from Jackson
on June 2, 2009
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I love my fiancee' very much and cannot wait to marry him. Quik question though. His credit is not swell and he owes out a fair amount of money. That we cannot afford ...
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- Hey C., My advice is to seek legal advice about protecting yourself. I always swore to marry someone who cared about their credit and debt as much as me. I just f...
- The laws have changed a bit, but you might want to consider bankruptcy for him if you're talking lots (over 10k). This worked for us, but we still borrowed some money...
- As long as you apply for future items in your name you should be fine on a credit application. The only problem will be that in that case EVERYTHING will be in your n...
