ok- wedding poll type of discussion or something

randella Posted: Nov 24, 2004 11:09 PM

ok- wedding poll type of discussion or something

So-- when planning out your budget-- since no matter what, all brides need to live within one..

What was the ONE thing that you just have to have-- and you do not care one bit what the cost is, no matter how obnoxiously ridiculous.

May05Bride Posted: Nov 24, 2004 11:12 PM

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for me, it was my wedding dress.
I needed that to be beautiful, and didn't care about the ridiculous $4K I had to shell out

May05Bride Posted: Nov 24, 2004 11:14 PM

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you?

randella Posted: Nov 24, 2004 11:16 PM

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I mean-- a lot of things cost so much money- but that is weddings in general..

For me, it's hair and make-up. In total-- I am probably dropping what some people spend on their dresses. But, I know I will look freakin' gorgeous- and I am not the type to splurge on myself.

My mom said a while ago that she would take care of all the 'bridal costs'.. I could not even ask her to pay for it cause it's so ridiculous.

BriBri529 Posted: Nov 24, 2004 11:19 PM

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oh geez- a budget, huh? For me it has been my photographer and gown

ravens_bride Posted: Nov 24, 2004 11:22 PM

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Not by choice... I realized I can't care about how much the photographer is because they are all way pricey!!!! Oh well. But so far the thing that I didn't mind 'going over budget' on was the hall.

randella Posted: Nov 24, 2004 11:24 PM

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Posted by ravens_bride

Not by choice... I realized I can't care about how much the photographer is because they are all way pricey!!!! Oh well. But so far the thing that I didn't mind 'going over budget' on was the hall.

Photography prices is what I found most interesting-- really, no matter who you look at-- the prices are really all about the same- give or take.

Bunnymonkey Posted: Nov 24, 2004 11:25 PM

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I had to have a location and food that were top - I did not want a hall or hotel...Raphael fit the bill. It is 3/4 of my budget, and I have scrimped and researched and booked only reasonably priced (but good!) vendors to keep the total budget from getting out of control.

PerfectPair05 Posted: Nov 24, 2004 11:35 PM

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Man... this is a tough one. I can't decide. Since FH and I are paying for the entire wedding (with the exception of my dress - mom bought that for me - and I think that if I had to buy it for myself, that would have been my answer)... I would have to say that from the beginning it was the location that was most important... we fell in love with Carlyle and even though I broke down crying at the thought of how much this will cost... we decided it was important to us and it had to be. We agreed to be tight with the budget with everything else.

Next came the photo/video... once again, this is so important. Its the only thing left once the day is done (aside from memories). I cant even tell you how many places we went... all different ranges (low and high) but again... this had to be the most important thing so guess what... splurge again.

So basically... Hall and Photo/Video for me.

randella Posted: Nov 24, 2004 11:42 PM

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Posted by PerfectPair05

Man... this is a tough one. I can't decide. Since FH and I are paying for the entire wedding (with the exception of my dress - mom bought that for me - and I think that if I had to buy it for myself, that would have been my answer)... I would have to say that from the beginning it was the location that was most important... we fell in love with Carlyle and even though I broke down crying at the thought of how much this will cost... we decided it was important to us and it had to be. We agreed to be tight with the budget with everything else.

Next came the photo/video... once again, this is so important. Its the only thing left once the day is done (aside from memories). I cant even tell you how many places we went... all different ranges (low and high) but again... this had to be the most important thing so guess what... splurge again.

So basically... Hall and Photo/Video for me.

I hear ya-- I mean-- luckily we are contributing to the things we really want- but, we do not have to bear the brunt of the total wedding costs-- but, everything is a splurge-- but, whoever said wedding planning was about rational thinking?!!

David'sbride Posted: Nov 25, 2004 09:14 AM

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Photographer
Honeymoon (we are hoping to have kids right away so it will be our last big trip for quite a while)
Rings- I consider it a family heirloom

BlondeJD Posted: Nov 25, 2004 09:36 AM

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Photographer, definitely. Though I seem to have fallen into the trap of thinking that EVERYTHING is important and nothing can be skimped on. I might have a problem!

Backinneyork Posted: Nov 25, 2004 09:56 AM

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I think I may have the same problem as jenniesunshine!

I have fallen into the trap of thinking that EVERYTHING is important and nothing can be skimped on. And almost everything that I have done so far has been way more $$ than I planned on except photography.

I am staying within my budget, but I am using every last penny!!

One thing I told myself I wouldn't spend money on is my shoes - and everywhere I go - I walk straight over to he Stewart Weitzmans and Vera Wangs....I think I need to be committed!!!

bluesashbride Posted: Nov 25, 2004 10:02 AM

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another photography gal! i spent a lot, but pictures are so very important to me. that was the big splurge. the invitations are $$ too, another biggie for me. we scrimped in transportation, CPs, and have family helping us in a lot of other areas.

junie20002 Posted: Nov 25, 2004 10:29 AM

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my biggest splurge is the photography than I love more than anything else
My gown
and our honeymoon we already have kids,
but they will have a great family vacation in the summer. so much for a budget...

JPC1125 Posted: Nov 25, 2004 10:53 AM

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i think ill be spending the most on the hall/ guests but thats not my doing (its FH's huge family thats causing that)

what i plan to spend the most on is my photography- but thats in proportion to my budget which is about 16,000 for FH and I (in laws will pay the rest)

LadyPrincess Posted: Nov 25, 2004 12:37 PM

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Rings & Photos

that is what is left
to look at at

OctBride05 Posted: Nov 25, 2004 12:48 PM

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i would have to save my wedding dress. i planned on spending about $1000 for dress, veil and tiara. i tripled that price, but i HAD to have that dress.

also, the hall. i at first had a total budget of $15,000 for EVERYTHING. well, my hall is costing me that much, but again, i HAD to have it.