Things you do/don't regret spending more/less $$$ on for your wedding?

During wedding planning, I know I felt like if I had the money I would spend it on everything! Meaning that if money was no object, I'd get the most expensive this, the most expensive that, etc etc.

But, of course, money doesn't grow on trees so most of us had to make some cuts or sacrifices here or there. So, what did you not go crazy spending on (or cut out completely) that you totally don't regret and what things do you think you might have liked to spend more money on if you had it (or feel that maybe you should have spent more on)?

For me things I didn't spend alot on that I totally DON'T regret:

1. didn't buy my own cake knife & server, didn't miss it

2. decided not to get the Viennesse hour or to extend the party by an hour - so happy I didn't spend those extra thousands!

3. didn't get the $300 pair of shoes I fell in love with and I survived

Now... I spent WAY too much $$$$ on my gown, I feel, but I also don't regret that.... I just wish I would have fallen in love with a less expensive one!

I would have liked to have more money to spend on favors though.

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I think that i spent to much on my hair and make up, everything else to me was very very reasonable, we were very lucky with vendors and prices.

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--I loved my gown, but wish I also found a cheaper one!!
--My hair was really pricey also and I think I could have gotten the same look for less.

But, really, I have no regrets whats so ever. It's the one time in your life I feel you can splurge on yourself..so I did..in some areas

One more thing..I think I could have found a better florist..the one I booked was not worth the money or aggrevation!!

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The only thing I regret is not 'shoping' around for a photogropher, the one we used was not worth the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

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We didn't get a limo or a videographer and I do not feel the lack even one little bit (although I DO wish someone had decorated our car!)

What we splurged on was the photographer - it cost much more than almost anything else, and it was SO worth it.

Also, the bridesmaid's dresses were rather pricey, and while that was their choice and their expense, I was and am thrilled that they did it - the dresses looked awesome!

Most of all though, our wedding bands. They were more expensive than I thought they would be, but I figure that I will look at them everyday... and it still gives me a thrill every time I do :)

ETA: corrections for all my spelling mistakes!

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The word 'regret' is not in my vocabulary (at least, not as it applies to my wedding!) BUT there was absolutely no reason to spend as much as I did on invitations...except that I really really liked them.

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I wish I had tons of money so that I could have fired my florist the first time he screwed me, after he had my non-refundable deposit. If money were no object, I could have lost the deposit and not cared about it.

Everything else was worth it.

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I don't regret my wedding at all although it does hurt to think about how much money we spent... That was a vacation home!!!! I do wished I shopped around more for photographers. Ours wasn't that expensive but I think I could have gotten a better deal.

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The only thing I wished I had spent more money on was my flowers. It was one of those things I didn't care that much about, but now looking back I wish I had cared just a little bit more.
I don't feel like I spent too much money on anything, except maybe the hall. But the food was awesome and so was the service, so I think it was worth it.

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I am glad I spent the money to have a band instead of a dj ( although it wasn't expensive as far as bands go)

I am also happy that I spent the money for 2 photgraphres--the pictures are more diverse that way.

I don't regret not upgrading to the 3 star menu
(extra course, Viannese, etc)

I also don't regret not hiring a videographer.
( that's alot of moeny to spend on something I will just use to criticise myself)

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The only thing I regret buying is a silk shawl that cost a fortune b/c it was made of hte same silk as my gown. It was warm that day and I never wore it.

Im very happy I spent the money on all the little extras b/c people really do notice them. I still get comments about those things 2 years later.

I spent a lot on the gold chairs and they were so worth it. I was worried they might be a waste.

I should have spent more and went with another florist. I was spending a lot in my opinion but my florist was aweful. I should have followed the advice I had heard and went with the more expensive option. They are really the only thing I still cringe about when I think of my wedding day.

Im glad I opted to get a videographer even though I was against one at first.

I spent a lot on my wedding but I dont really regret it. I knew it was going to cost a lot before I even started planning and I considered the whole thing a luxury that I was treating myself to and I didnt let other people (aside from hubby of course) pressure me into doing anything I didnt want to....so I think that helped in not having many regrets (even though im the most critical person on earth!).

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I am happy with what I spent.
Everything that was 'cheap' was just what I wanted, for example my tiara from ebay was perfect even though it was only $15
Then there were some things that I 'splurged' on conisdering I was on a tight budget, like my DJ, Tommys Tunes, is on the expensive side for DJs but the dance floor was packed all night and I would have it any other way!

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I think that i spent WAY TOO MUCH on my tiara...but i loved it and it was beautiful.

Other than that...everyting was money well spent

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The only thing that I regret is that we didn't negotiate. DH & I feel like it's begging to have things cheaper, and we're not frugal people. However, aside from that, I wouldn't have had anything different at all. Everyone came through for me.

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I went so much cheaper than I needed to, I don't regret it, but I think some people expected more than what it was. DH and I only had 100 people(to some that seems like a lot) but my dad is one of 9, my mom 9 is one of 7, and DH's mom is one of 7 as well. that is a lot of aunts uncles and cousins. I was very strict with our guest list, DH is a student, and I save all of my paychecks towards the house. I really felt like this was one day, one day in many, I married the love of my life, and I did not want to dip far into our savings. I am glad I went towards the cheaper end, but if I had to do it again, I would have searched for 'the dress' I limited myself to David's, and I did like my dress, but it was not the one. I went all out on my head piece though, and so glad I did.

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I don't think I have any money regrets with the wedding. I loved everything and bought exactly what I could afford.

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I really don't have regrets on what I spent, but there are things I wish I spent more on...we actually had money left over from what we saved when all was said and done, and even though that's GREAT, I keep thinking of ways I could have spent it on the wedding.

For example, my cake - HATED IT! Should have spent the extra $ to get one from Audrey's. Wanted to spend extra $ on calligraphy but DH wouldn't let me. And the larger room for my reception...of course, this would have used up all the money we had left over, and if I did that I'd be saying if I went with the smaller room.... I'm never satisfied.

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the only thing i have regrets about with the money is that i wish i found a cheaper dress. but as soon as i put it on i absolutely knew it was the one!! so, it was worth it!!