Is it worth...

Original post by OY

Oct 05, 2008 02:07 AM

hello all brides (past, present, future)

what do you think is definitely worth splurging on for your wedding?

what is NOT worth splurging and regret having?

thanks mucho!!

RedsBride Posted: Oct 06, 2008 11:19 AM

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We are splurging on the photographer because I think that's really important. We picked a guy who we love but is a little pricey. And also a band because we want live music.

JenBill61210 Posted: Oct 06, 2008 11:46 AM

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Posted by abrennan01

I think photographer is DEFINITELY worth splurging on.
I think a fancy cake and invitations are not worth splurging on.

ITA with you here. A lot of people don't even eat the cake, and people will just end up tossing the invitations so i am not planning on upgrading my cake or spending a lot on invitations.

wundmoretime Posted: Oct 06, 2008 12:24 PM

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I think the sax/percussionist was worth splurging on. I am still hearing rave reviews about him. He was amazing. IMO, the invites weren't worth spending much on, so I went as low as possible without looking like garbage-about $250. Mid range on the photo and low end on video is what we choose.

ace730 Posted: Oct 06, 2008 01:43 PM

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We splurged on the RH and the photographer. Those were the most important to us.

lillprincess54 Posted: Oct 06, 2008 02:12 PM

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we splurged on our hall, some upgrades in cocktail hour and photography

we didnt upgrade or splurge on invitations, favors, flowers

But thats what we did, but i am sure each bride is different. Splurge on whats important to you, and cut where you can

kmcs317 Posted: Oct 06, 2008 02:20 PM

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IMO photographer and honeymoon!!

Aug07OFCbride Posted: Oct 06, 2008 03:11 PM

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splurge- RH, photog, and HM!

don't waste- flowers, invites. you can get beautiful things w/o paying an arm and a leg.

he gives me butterflies Posted: Oct 06, 2008 03:52 PM

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we're splurging, but it depends on what is important. just remember i know most dont think its worth it to splurge on invites, but i think they set the tone of the wedding.

Cpt2007 Posted: Oct 06, 2008 03:55 PM

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Photographer is the big one to splurge on if you are going to on anything.

Biggest waste of my time and MONEY: bathroom baskets. I wish I never put them together.

KittyGags Posted: Oct 06, 2008 04:00 PM

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Posted by SummerBride10

Splurge on the RH (that makes ahuge difference), as well as music and photography.

I'm trying to save as much as I can on flowers, especially centerpieces. I never notice a CP when I go to a wedding.

My grandma says the only time people think about the CPs is when they try to figure out whos taking it home!

ITA! All things that make the wedding an experience. I'm actually trying to do beachy themed centerpiece (read NO flowers!) to save.

sophisticat13 Posted: Oct 06, 2008 08:09 PM

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Photography and RH!!!!
Bu that's MO. Other people might think that the video or the band/DJ are what are most important. It depends on what is most important to you about your day (besides marrying the love of your life )
I think most girls wrote photography because those (besides your video) are the memories of your day that last forever.

BAL5-9-05 Posted: Oct 07, 2008 09:08 AM

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Yes: Gown & Photo & HM
Willing to bend on to get better deals: Month/day/time.
Do allthe time: price shop the s**t out of everything, coupons & DIY projects!!!!
No: Invites (DIT), cry packs, OOT stuff, bathroom baskets, STDs, outrageous transportation, candy bar (etc), all those little things add up fast!

PS I'm also DIY CP's, BO-Ks, Bouts too!

MayWeddingGrl Posted: Oct 07, 2008 10:13 AM

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The photographer and music should be a splurge. With photos of your day, they can't be redone or replaced so take your time a pick a photographer that you like. With music, having a live band can really make all the difference, they should be lovely and original and can get your crowd really into dancing.

No need to splurge on cake, invitiations, ceremony programs or favors. I've been to a couple of weddings that didn't give out favors and the only reason I knew was because I was in the wedding party and the bride didn't want to spend the money, but none of the other guests even really remember.