XOXO

Hamptonsbride06 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 11:12 AM

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Thanks ladies!

cindyandkevin Posted: Oct 17, 2005 11:22 AM

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Wow, I'd have to say that 62K is alot. But it depends on what kind of a wedding you're having, what time of day, what time of year, etc. Our budget is between 25-30K depending if you're counting the HM. But we're having a smaller wedding, only about 100-150 ppl. I think you should def setup a budget but you're very fortunate getting help from your parents.

MrsFelix Posted: Oct 17, 2005 11:22 AM

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62K is alot, but it all depends on what your paying for each vendor. Most of us are paying for the wedding ourselves so our budgets are much less than that. I know mine is WAY less than that. You're lucky to have parents that will share the costs, be greatful for that. I don't think there is a set amount for 'too much' or 'too little' it all depends on individual tastes and what you can afford. You can probably save money by negotiating with and/or doing more comparison shopping on vendors. Good luck!!!

ayadali Posted: Oct 17, 2005 11:23 AM

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62k for how many guests?

I am budgeting about 30k for 175 guests which includes tax and tip but excludes our wedding rings and honeymoon.

kaklesmay Posted: Oct 17, 2005 11:24 AM

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The most frightening thing about the wedding costs is that we wont have it towards a DP for a house.

IMO, $62k isnt a shocking number. I would say its in the ballpark for LI/NYC. Maybe on the high end but in the ballpark nonetheless.

Beth1210 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 11:30 AM

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mine will be around that

it depends alot on how many people your having and how much per person

I am having 200 people at flowerfield which is $140 pp -$180 with tax and tip

I think were your having it is just as much or more no?

itslaurie. Posted: Oct 17, 2005 11:58 AM

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as far as average goes, maybe this article will help. There is a table at the bottom which breaks down average costs on a 60k wedding. maybe this well help you gauge where you are at.

'the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. is now between $18,000 and $21,000. Of course, the costs vary greatly from region to region. He notes that in the elegant suburbs of Long Island, N.Y.the tab routinely reaches $40,000 to $50,000,'

article

stephanief Posted: Oct 17, 2005 11:59 AM

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Since my wedding is running about 25,000, yes I think 62,000 is high.

CJStein Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:10 PM

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Including HM, we're looking at $60k, so no, it doesn't sound too high to me.

It stinks, but we're dealing with the high cost of everything.

Sweetd Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:13 PM

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That is a lot.

Blu-ize Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:17 PM

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I think that's above average. Set up a poll and see what everbody says. This way it's anonymous and you can get better stats.

kellwolfe Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:22 PM

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It does depend on how many people- But I do know that Atlantic does have a large site fee
I can tell you that were spending about 35K on 125 people ...just to give you an idea

October Bliss Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:23 PM

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I'm spending a LOT less than that with a 10K honeymoon (thank-you mom). FH & I are covering all the ceremony & reception costs. But, I'm doing a Sunday evening, not a Saturday, and my expected attendee number is only 125. So to me 62K seems like an lot of money.

But, if you can afford it, and your dreams are coming true, then go for it.

Preshy7 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:25 PM

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ITS ABOUT 20K MORE THAN MINE SO ID SAY THATS EXPENSIVE

BUT I KNOW PEOPLE SPENDING 100K+ SO ITS ALL RELATIVE

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:42 PM

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To me that is a lot. Our wedding will be about half of that.
But if you can afford it, then who is to say what is right?

sarahthegreat Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:46 PM

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yes, to me thats a lot. try to look at it this way, if your parents weren't paying for it, would you spend that much on your wedding?

SuzBride Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:49 PM

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I think you are above the average. Alot of factors come into play though - like day vs night, summer vs winter, # of guests. I am paying less than you for 150-180 guests in the summer, but in the afternoon.

CaMacho Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:53 PM

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IMO, that is above average. But you are having your wedding at Atlantica on a Saturday so that may be where the majority of the cost comes from (depending how many ppl you're having). Atlantica is beautiful by the way!!!

Ours is over $20k less and it's a sat night in June for 250 ppl. Including everything but honeymoon.

jens Posted: Oct 17, 2005 01:15 PM

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Posted by CaMacho

IMO, that is above average. But you are having your wedding at Atlantica on a Saturday so that may be where the majority of the cost comes from (depending how many ppl you're having). Atlantica is beautiful by the way!!!
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I agree with Jess, its not bad for what you get at Atlantica, but higher than the average.

tracie143 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 04:40 PM

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We dont have a budget either and it is going to cost us over 62K... I am scared to add up everything. I dont think that is average... to be honest.. I wish I did not have to invite so many people.. but I have a large family and so does he.