Hmm I haven't added in anything like OOT bags or my dress or anything but we are budgeting 10,000 for a week there. I guess if I added everything else we were be pretty close to you and we are just going for a week lol... EEEK
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Economy sticking a cake fork in bridezilla?
Started by jajajaja, May 14 2008 05:22 PM
37 replies to this topic
#11
Posted 14 May 2008 - 05:49 PM
#12
Posted 14 May 2008 - 05:55 PM
I can't believe that article is from NY b/c I swear I can't imagine how you have a wedding here for that amount. I was quoted close to $15,000 for a lunch at a restaurant for about 125 people. This isn't even a fancy schmancy restaurant. Hmmmm....
A saturday day wedding here (from 12PM to 5PM) costs about $118 per person. This isn't for a fancy place nor for a dump, just a regular nice place. A saturday night wedding is usually $250-$300 per person (not including tax or gratuity). I'm also quoting summer prices. If you get married in the winter its a lot cheaper.
Has anyone gone shopping for a gown in NYC/ The prices are obscene. I won't even set foot in those places. Pretty much David's Bridal is the only affordable place around here. I think its b/c the rentals for the store are so high.
If I had that kind of money I would pay off my mortage or debt. No way would I ever spend that much for a wedding. Then again I'm not a bridezilla. LOL.
A saturday day wedding here (from 12PM to 5PM) costs about $118 per person. This isn't for a fancy place nor for a dump, just a regular nice place. A saturday night wedding is usually $250-$300 per person (not including tax or gratuity). I'm also quoting summer prices. If you get married in the winter its a lot cheaper.
Has anyone gone shopping for a gown in NYC/ The prices are obscene. I won't even set foot in those places. Pretty much David's Bridal is the only affordable place around here. I think its b/c the rentals for the store are so high.
If I had that kind of money I would pay off my mortage or debt. No way would I ever spend that much for a wedding. Then again I'm not a bridezilla. LOL.
#13
Posted 14 May 2008 - 05:56 PM
Rachel can I come to a BYOB wedding? I think I would have so much fun! I'm sick of all the stuffiness! LOL.
#14
Posted 14 May 2008 - 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Great article! Most of the average people I am friends with had a $60,000 or higher. |
Had I gotten married in NY, we would have had 100 people and I probably would have spent the same amount of money. Only I wouldn't have had 3 days worth of events and extra gifts for the guests. (Welcome Dinner, Wedding day, OOT bags, Farewell Brunch, fireworks, etc.)
#15
Posted 14 May 2008 - 06:06 PM
I don't think we really have the right to judge anyone Jen. You know what works for you guys. You know the limitations you have. I WISH I didn't have any, but I do/did. I loved my wedding but sure, there are a few extras I would have LOVED to have had but I have to pay off my debt sometime. No way in hell I could have justified spending more than my means and accumulating more debt. No good. 
By the way, if you decide to do your wedding over, I would love to be invited.

By the way, if you decide to do your wedding over, I would love to be invited.
Happily married since 2008
#16
Posted 14 May 2008 - 06:08 PM
OMG I never judge! LOL. I loved your wedding! It was fabulous! I was just saying that I personally couldn't afford that myself. But even if I had $60,000 I would need to pay a mortgage or debt first. But heck if I had the money I would do it too. The Plaza Hotel here I come! LOL.
Jen I was just stating that I found that article odd b/c I think weddings in NY are pretty expensive. Don't you agree? Like you said, if you had a 100 person wedding in NY it would have cost you about $60,000. Its expensive. And like you mentioned you got days not just hours and had an amazing time in a great location!
Jen I was just stating that I found that article odd b/c I think weddings in NY are pretty expensive. Don't you agree? Like you said, if you had a 100 person wedding in NY it would have cost you about $60,000. Its expensive. And like you mentioned you got days not just hours and had an amazing time in a great location!
#17
Posted 14 May 2008 - 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Rachel can I come to a BYOB wedding? I think I would have so much fun! I'm sick of all the stuffiness! LOL. |
Happily married since 2008
#18
Posted 14 May 2008 - 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Rachel can I come to a BYOB wedding? I think I would have so much fun! I'm sick of all the stuffiness! LOL. |
I've actually only been to 2 weddings that had sit-down dinners included. Most I've been to have an afternoon ceremony & then a couple hour break before the reception - everyone goes their seperate ways to eat during this time & them all get back together for the reception. There is usually a midnight buffet of pretty basic stuff (sandwiches, fruit & veggies, meat & cheese, etc) & I've thought they're all lovely!
I honestly think the most expensive wedding I've ever been to cost $12,000 for 150 people with the big sit-down dinner included (mind you I live in Northern Ontario so prices are MUCH cheaper here)
I think the wedding should reflect the couple. Most people I know are laid-back, easygoing, middle of the road people. Nobody is rich, nobody is close to rich lol My friend is trying to plan a big hoity-toity sounding wedding, but a few of her best friends have got together & reminded her that she doesn't have to try to impress anybody with her wedding & that it should be all about her & her FI.
I don't mind people wanting to have an expensive or nice wedding. I just think it's insane to go over your means just to impress anyone. If you can afford it & it suits your personality & lifestyle - go for it! If it doesn't, then don't do it!
Just my opinion. Hope I don't offend anyone!

#19
Posted 14 May 2008 - 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by xandrafaye I don't mind people wanting to have an expensive or nice wedding. I just think it's insane to go over your means just to impress anyone. If you can afford it & it suits your personality & lifestyle - go for it! If it doesn't, then don't do it! Just my opinion. Hope I don't offend anyone! ![]() |
#20
Posted 14 May 2008 - 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Nrvsbride OMG I never judge! LOL. I loved your wedding! It was fabulous! I was just saying that I personally couldn't afford that myself. But even if I had $60,000 I would need to pay a mortgage or debt first. But heck if I had the money I would do it too. The Plaza Hotel here I come! LOL. Jen I was just stating that I found that article odd b/c I think weddings in NY are pretty expensive. Don't you agree? Like you said, if you had a 100 person wedding in NY it would have cost you about $60,000. Its expensive. And like you mentioned you got days not just hours and had an amazing time in a great location! |
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