Cost of Weddings?

Question

How much is too much for a wedding?

Answer 1

I'm having a beautiful wedding for ~$5000. I think more than $10K is too much. After that point you start having enough for a down-payment on a house and you should spend it on something more long-lasting than a one day event. I also don't think anyone should go into debt for their wedding. It is a horrible way to start you marriage.

Best wishes.

Answer 2

The only cost you can't avoid is the cost of the marriage license. Everything else is negotiable. Spend what you want and can afford. Don't go into debt because you think you are "supposed" to have a certain kind of wedding. Don't count on a certain amount of cash gifts to offset the cost until you've actually received those gifts (and the check has cleared!).


A lot of people -- personal opinion, but I think too many! -- put more money into their wedding than they can afford. What could have been a down payment on a house -- an appreciating asset! -- is spent on one big amazing party. If that's what you want, go for it, but know what you're giving up.

Good luck, whatever you choose to do and however much you choose to spend!

Answer 3

too much consists of living beyond your means. If you have to place yourself in debt and potentially live with your in laws ( I know someone who is doing that right now) then that wedding costs too much. What people do not realize is that there are a lot of ways to have a beautiful wedding, cheaply. Making your own invitaions, favors, decorations, etc is a great way to start. And weddings are the best times to get your friends involved in many different ways. If you know a DJ, A baker, a florist, this is the time to get them to help you out and probably at a discounted price.

Answer 4

I understand how some people won't spend a whole lot on a wedding, but I think that the fact that it is a once in a lifetime event is worth something. I refuse to get the cheapest things simply because they are inexpensive...if, however, the one that my fiance and I decide on is the cheapest then so be it. I get really annoyed when people are like "oh I spent 5 dollars on my wedding and it was just gorgeous if anyone spent over X amount of dollars they are just crazy." It's pretty rude to judge others...perhaps they just want to surround themselves with wonderful things and people on their wonderful once-in-a-lifetime day. That being said, I believe the average wedding in WI costs something like 23,000.

Answer 5

I compared the cost of my wedding to an used car in fair condition. So I didn't feel guilty about spending to much. My best friend's wedding was more like a down payment on a house.
My sister's wedding cost less than her engagement ring (she eloped/ did the vegas thing). I think it really depends on how much money you have in order to be able to say you are spending to much on your wedding. My husband and I are saving for a home...that's our goal. So for us....having a wedding like my friend's would have been a waste of money because we're comparing the amount that our wedding cost to something that we really want. On the other hand, we both have two used cars...lol...so I think we spent well for our financial means.

Answer 6

Too much is any amount that puts you into debt.

I'm a firm beliver in quality not quantity though. Less guests, better food & alcohol and more personal time. Too many people nowadays have 200 people there and just can't afford it, so everything else suffers. A wedding should be fun for *everyone*, so planning accordingly and not over inviting is a great way to do that. : )

Answer 7

anything that is more than you can afford. Don't go into a marriage with "wedding debt". I see it all the time. Spend it on yourselves, pix and honeymoon. Extravagant prices for food that people will only crap out later and still gossip about anyway is not worth it. And it doesn't matter how much a caterer charges or cooks it, chicken is chicken okay honey. Your honeymoon is for you, your pix because that is the one keepsake that has to last forever so make sure you get a good photographer. IT'll cost ya, but definately worth it.

Answer 8

completely depends on the couple and their parents. Some people think its foolish to spend a lot of money on one day. Others really believe in the importance of having their love celebrated in a fantastic manner. It really depends on your budget and how you feel about weddings. My cousin spent very little money on their wedding..they loved the simplicity and closeness of their ceremony...another friend had an extravegant celebration..they loved the fanfare of being able to have a special day for themselves and friends..and my dad got married in Vegas!!!...he liked the no nonsense get married and get home feel....just depends on you and what you can afford and WANT to afford!!

Answer 9

Everyone has differnt priorities when it comes to weddings.

I would nt be able to stomach spending more than $4500 on a wedding and reception-- even if I had more money to spend, I don't think I would. There are too many more important things in the world to direct money to.

Answer 10

You spend what you can afford, if you have a fortune to spend and want to go ahead, it is your special day. In my case, we don't have a lot so $2000 is a lot, so cheap is ok for me, any amount spent it will still be the most memoriable day of your life. Too much is what is too much for you, dont go into debt forever.