A wedding rant.....do they think I can just shit money out of my ass?!

The BBQ Pit
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Wow. I guess I did get off cheap. I had the good fortune to be marrying a 5th child of 7…who had in his family a professional chef AND a cake decorator AND some darn good cooks.

We had two large flower arrangements, $65 each;
Rented the local park amphitheater and hall, $100;
cake provided by my dear sister in law as a wedding gift (and it was delicious);
Stereo, speakers, and CDs provided and managed by my father in law;
catering was a potluck of barbecue, pot roast, and a huge ring loaf of homemade bread that my new husband and I cut with his sword and then served to everyone;

Dress, $70 for the fabric and $40 for a local seamstress to make it for me (very simple pattern, and she was a family friend). Shoes, $20.

The groom’s suit was borrowed from a friend who had worn it to get married in the same park.

We decided not to have alcohol because my family doesn’t drink; they also don’t dance (Pentecostal ya know) but we did have an awesome good time.

Oh, yes, I did have to buy some hair accessories and the cake topper, but I don’t think I spent more than $50 on everything else. The only thing I regret is not getting better shoes. Life’s too short to wear shoes that pinch.

Corr

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Toaster,

Since you’re getting married soon, here’s a website that you might enjoy, or might scare the shit out of you.

Either way. . .

Here 'tis.

It’s mainly about etiquette at weddings, but they also have a section on vendors that gouge the bride and groom.

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I know how you feel. Last year the SO and I hosted a 50th An. for her folks. Buffet, at $41.00 a head. It was the lowest we could find. This was at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort! It included the room, tables, linens, bartender, and soft drinks. It was really nicely done, the food was excellent, and we got extra low rates on the rooms for all of the out-of-towners.

Like the others, I suggest you keep cheching. Maybe you need to go to Delaware. (Just joking)

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Not for nothin’, but a lot of people actually prefer NOT to be invited to wedding receptions for mere acquaintances, anyway – they save money on clothing, travel and a gift. So don’t feel bad about trimming that list!