how many people believe in a big wedding when you get married?

Question

i am so much wanting opinion on wether i should have a wedding pr just go in front of the justice of the peace i would honestly like to do both but i would like other opinions

Answer 1

do what you want. how about something in between. not a justice of the peace, but not a big hoopla either.

i'm having a small wedding in my sisters yard, no dinner, about 40 people, mostly family. i think a small real wedding is the best option, because those close to you get to share the moment and you dont have to spend thousands of dollars.

Answer 2

Our wedding is in a month, and we are having a small one. Just Him and I with our witnesses in Niagara Falls. I am so happy I did it this way. We are getting married in a tiny white wedding chapel on 4.5 acres of garden and trees. THe package we chose includes the photagrapher, and videographer, so we get a DVD and VHS tape of the wedding and 72 pictures mounted in a leather album, plus all the negatives. Live oragnist, fresh flowers, mine and my bridesmaids bouquet and grooms and best mans boutneirs, and some other favors. Total cost with taxes was $1640. After, we are staying at a 5 star hotel, with spa treatments, dinner, breakfast both days, and numerous favors. $900 for the hotel package for 2 days, and that is with a jacuzzi/fireplace sweet, overlooking the falls. We are also going for a horse and carriage ride either before or after dinner. The whole wedding weekend will be around $3000, and I wouldn't do it any other way. I feel no stress surrounding the wedding, and we are both looking forwad to a great relaxing week-end. OUr families were fine with our choice, because in all reality, it is you and your hubby, celebrating YOUR love, I can't wait. Good Luck.

Answer 3

It really depends. Some just HAVE to have a large and/or lavish wedding. Some people perfer a more intimate ceremony. Neither are wrong.
And some just get caught up in the hype.

If you decide on a smaller ceremony rather than go to a JP, though it works fine, too, find an officiant ( search engine your city, state, wedding officiant) They can perform a religious or civil ceremony, and make your day very memorable.

I did one such wedding yesterday. Yes, on a Monday. It was extremely touching as these two, so obvious in love, vowed their lives to one another.

Answer 4

It's really whatever you and your fiance want. My husband and I had a really large wedding. The day before the wedding we were about ready to say forget it, but the day of the wedding it was all worth it (we never yelled at each other) I never really got stressed out because I was marrying the person I knew that I was supposed to marry. We had 250 guests we had invited 300 of them. The ceremony was pretty traditional. We said our vows, unity candle, we did also do our own vows. I had 4 bridesmaids and one maid-of-honor 2 flower girls. 4 Groomsmen, 1 best-man, 1 candlebearer (he carried our unity candle on a pillow instead of rings he was so cute) our moms walked in together carring lit tapers and sit them on the unity candle table. (my dad walked me down, and his dad was the best man). I wouldn't have traded the look on my dads face for nothing in the world. The night of the rehearsal (after it was over) he called my brother (he wasn't able to make the rehearsal) and told him that if the next day went as good as tonight then their was nothing to worry about because I was in such a great mood. I was just so happy, I had waited for this day all of my life, I was that little girl dreaming up her wedding day. It was a dream come true. The wedding went by so fast. I have pictures on my 360 page. Take a look at them!!

Answer 5

I believe in having affordable big weddings. People tend to go over board and put themselves into debt to have large extravagant weddings but it does not have to be that way. There are many ways to save money such as making your own favors, calling in anyone who has a talent (baker, decorator, DJ's, etc). Have your big wedding that way you don't have any regrets.

Answer 6

Well that's really your decision based on what you (as a couple) want, and what you can afford.

For me, personally, when I get married I want a small wedding (in a church), and a small reception. Like about 100 people. For me, I could not get married in a courthouse. I want the church wedding, but not a ton of people.

Answer 7

I think a big wedding is a huge expense and waste ! It would be better spent putting the money in a house or a fund for your future !

Answer 8

i am personally having a big wedding and even though it is going to be expensive i will have memories that last a lifetime and i will be able to look back on the photos and say what a wonderful day everyone had!

Answer 9

Big wedding in October for me. Yes it's a lot of money and time, but to me it is a once in a lifetime event, and I am going to make a big fuss about it.

Answer 10

I believe in a big wedding in the sense of a lot of people sharing my special day with me and being happy with me. Not so much as extravagant (sp?) decorations and such.