Im going to be getting married soon, but im debating just going to get married in vegas, or stress and spend a fortune on a tradtional wedding that i have absolutely no money for. of course we'd have a tradtional wedding later when we had the money (hes gonna be a doctor) Advice anyone?
2006-06-27 13:00:02 · 19 answers · asked by delphina0723 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
We got married in Vegas 4 years ago, just the 2 of us and we had a lot of fun! We're not into big ceremonies or gatherings so we went for a civil ceremony which cost around $50. We got married right across the office where you get your marriage license. They're open 24/7. There are no waiting periods, no blood tests to get married in Vegas. You can get married the same day you get your marriage license. If you don't have a witness, they provide you one or you can ask other strangers or couples to be your witness. I don't think we spent more than $100 to get married in Las Vegas. We got married spontaneously. We didn't tell anybody we got married until after we got married. We just sent an informal email to my spouse's parents and then they ended up telling everyone. My spouse's famly were surprised and they were disappointed they didn't attend our wedding but they got over it eventually! Whereas, my family already knew about us getting married and didn't mind not attending our wedding. We didn't register our gifts or send invitations or feel that we should spend outrageous amounts of money for guests we hardly know. We're just simple economical people. But each person is different.
If you're not in a hurry to get married, you don't have to fly or drive to Vegas. You can just get married where you live. You can have a civil ceremony with your closest friends and family. You don't have to invite everyone in your family tree unless they are close to you.
You can have a bigger ceremony and have a wedding reception when you and your spouse have settled down and are more financially stable. This wouldn't be a wedding, it would be a renewal of vows. Do it around your 5 or 10 year anniversary. Anyway, don't spend more on your wedding than you can afford because it might lead to problems. You and/or your fiance probably have a lot of students loans to pay off. So it's not wise to spend a fortune on a 1 day event (your wedding) if you can't afford to.
2006-06-27 13:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by choosinghappiness 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i can truly understand your situation. I was thinking of driving to Las Vegas to get married to save money and I thought it would be nice to have a large ceremony when I have enough money. But, I thought about it and I really wanted something special, especially because this would be my first wedding. We decided on a traditional wedding, you need to check around, surf the Internet, ask friends, tell your family, and they will help you. When there is a will there is a way. It's just careful planning and you will be fine. I can tell you that we don't have a lot of money, but with a little help, we were able to ask his Aunt if we can have a reception in her backyard. Granted she has a nice home. And the chapels are about the same prices as going to Las Vegas.
2006-06-27 23:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by Dana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what you want and what kind of couple you two are. A traditonal wedding does not have to be expensive and/or stressful. If glitz and glamour are your thing do Vegas...But there is nothing wrong with small romantic wedding with your friends and family. My wedding was on the beach with about 50people. We were living in Miami at the time and got married on south beach, I planned the wedding myself with the help of the hotel wedding cooridinator and we paid about 8-10 thou for everything including dress, invitations etc..... I mean everything. 95% of our guests were from out of town and made a holiday out of it. And it was a great time. Simple, special, romantic and our own. I just don't see Las Vegas as romantic... maybe that is just me. But if you are gonna run away and get married quick there are plenty of more romantic places then Vegas..... check out Key West. Barefoot on the beach with the sunset in the background can't you see your wedding pics now?
2006-06-27 23:20:25 · answer #3 · answered by scubagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I got married in a park with two witnesses and an Officiant for less than $300, and then we went out to dinner at a nice Fun place. Great way to do it.
That said do not go to Vegas, SUPER trashy. All the taxis have pictures of Hookers butts in thongs on them. You will not feel like a lady there. Do it for cheep on at Wedding moon Resort or in your town at a bed & breakfast, just not Vegas...!
You do not need to have a huge wedding. It is about the marriage not the wedding. If I spend that much money on something I better get a car, house or buy and support and orphanage in Russia.
Good Luck.
2006-06-27 20:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal Violet 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm in the wedding industry and I know myself and others in the business would love to have you spend with us however, if you are having this type of dilemma, call some of the hotels in Vegas and see what type of wedding packages they offer (Caesar's has a nice one). They are usually all inclusive and don't cost that much (about 3k). Besides, what is important is marrying the one you love, not the free party for the guests. Go small now and splurge later on a renewal when it won't kill your pocketbook. Oh yeah, and see me when you do! :)
2006-06-29 11:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by brideguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vegas is NOT tacky as some have suggested in here. I got married in Vegas four years ago at the Monte Carlo hotel chapel. Like the Brideguy says, the packages are all inclusive and fairly cheap. Mine was only $400 and I got the minister, service, flowers, music, video, photographer all around hotel for 1 hour & champagne. I suppose if youwent to "chapel row" it may be a bit tacky, but if you stay on the strip, it is very nice. When we go to renew our vows, I want to go all elvis all tacky!!!
2006-07-03 13:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by GiddyGiddyGoin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to admit that I do not believe in marriage in the traditional sense. I belive in having the emotional, physical, and mental initimacy with someone else and making a commitment--but not necessarily making a contract with the state to "prove that you love each other."
Since you're going to have a wedding later anyway, maybe you should consider something very initimate at first. Maybe flying to an exotic place with your honey-- a tiny island somewhere, where the population is like 12, and participate in the native ceremony with just him. No one even has to know about it. It will always be something that you two can share together, and that place is the one place in the world, where no matter what happens...you will always be his wife, and he will always be your husband.
Good luck!
2006-06-27 23:09:27 · answer #7 · answered by jaynicolegraphix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graceland Wedding Chapel in Vegas. Go for the deluxe package.
2006-06-27 20:04:15 · answer #8 · answered by violet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am getting married in September and it is costing a fortune, go to Vegas and save a pile of money
2006-06-27 20:04:19 · answer #9 · answered by brenda4ever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for a very small traditional wedding with a few close friends and relatives and if you still want cheap buffets, bad Elvis impersonators, and the glare of neon lights; go there for your honeymoon.
2006-06-27 22:28:56 · answer #10 · answered by bibliophile1437 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋