i know its a long time away but i am waiting because i want a big platinum wedding. the wedding cost will be about 75,000 dollars i am middle class but i am not rich any ideas on ways to save 75,000 dollars over the next ten years. serious answers only please this is the biggest day of my life no time for jokes or jeolous and insecure comments i have no problem reporting you!
2006-09-25 11:32:58 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
i am getting married in 2008 at city hall i am just waiting to have a big wedding
2006-09-25 13:37:18 · update #1
my boyfriend is going half on my wedding first of all and yes i do know who i am going to marry
2006-09-27 14:21:49 · update #2
Put aside $625.00 or more every month and you will have your dream wedding. Good Luck!!!
2006-09-25 11:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by Happy Mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The whole point of having a big party is to celebrate the union of you as a married couple. If you are getting married in 2008 are you going to live together? Won't people know you are married? Do you think people would really want to come to a wedding "reception" (really) and a renewing of vows, 9 years after you are married? You are better off as some said and having a grand anniversary party. Or better yet, use that money for a house, or savings for children. If you realize that you cannot afford it now, why wait for 10 years to throw away all your hard earned money on one day - mostly spending it on the PEOPLE There. (most wedding costs are in the food and drinks for the guests)
There are many books and weddings out there that tell how to have a "platinum-looking" wedding for much less cost. Besides, you've seen the show... as I'm guessing most of us have... we aren't watching say "oooh I wish I could have that" but "wow, why would you spend that much?" I'm not saying have a chintsy wedding - I've been to some of those, but depending on where you live you can have a really nice one for 10 or 20 thousand.
Make the UNION special, don't wait 10 years to celebrate it.
2006-09-25 15:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by goodlittlegirl11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I would never do that. With $75K you could buy a few cars or even put a down payment on a house. A wedding is only one day, but if it's your life, then go for it.
Just put aside around $625/month. By the end of 10 years you'll have that $75,000. It may not hurt to get a part-time job and just use that money to apply to the wedding.
Just remember, however, that a platinum wedding isn't going to make you feel richer. You're going to have to learn the hard way that money doesn't make you better.
Great choice to date though--we're getting married on the 8th of October this year. :-)
2006-09-25 11:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was engaged when I was 24 and married when I was 26 Our wedding colors were a pale peach and chocolate brown We each had our brothers as witnesses (2 total), it was a very small wedding (14 people were there including us and our reverend) Our reception was held a month after our wedding, and we did not have assigned seating, most people didn't sit, it was a cocktail party We had a small chocolate cake and then a variety of desserts for people to choose, I think there were 5 different choices We went to Maui for two weeks We got married in Gleneden Beach, OR, a tiny town on the coast, just outside of Lincoln City
2016-03-18 01:20:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand it is your day but do you really want to wait 10 years to be with someone you love. A lot of things can happen in 10 years. If I were you I would get married sooner and if you still feel like you want the big platinum wedding. Then do it for one of your anniversaries.
Why is the cost of the day more important than the simple significance of the day. Is your boyfriend alright with waiting 10 years.
I got married on my lunch break over 25 years ago and am still married to the same wonderful man. Would it have been different had I gone through $75,000 to marry him instead of $35.00?
2006-09-25 11:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your goal is 10 years away, you should not think of saving $75K, but rather investing money over time to reach the goal.
I would suggest talking to a financial advisor to determine investment strategy and amounts to contribute on a monthly basis. Find an established investment company, they will consult with you on how to set up an account with them to reach your goal.
You will also get some good advice about saving for other things in your future like a house, kids' education, and retirement.
2006-09-25 11:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by Isaac H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Open a ING savings account and put in as much as you can each month. Once you get a good amount in, start putting it into CDs. These are sure fire ways to make money. You could try putting money in mutual funds, but you could possibly lose money.
Go for the platinum wedding if thats what you really want, but also save a little for house/kids and honeymoon! ;-) Good luck.
2006-09-25 13:09:29 · answer #7 · answered by bluechick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me it wouldn't be that important to have a wedding that would cost that much. It would be more important to know who you are getting married to. You will be spending the rest of your life with this person so that should be the only concern. If you really want to save money try saving all your change it will really add up. Get a part-time job or try selling merchandise on e-bay.
Good Luck!
2006-09-25 11:42:18 · answer #8 · answered by poohbaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, let me be the first to say: Congratulations. The cost of a wedding today i.e. $75,000 will be way more in 11 years. And let me be the voice of experience when I say what you like this year will not be what you like in eleven years. Your tastes will most likely change drastically-- it is all part of growing up. Be flexible.
What ever $$ you do save, I would sock away in CD's or some investment.
2006-09-25 11:45:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could do it just like you save for retirement, take X amount of money each check and put it into an account.
To add to that you could take any singles out of your wallet at the end of the day and sock that away as well.
Good luck!
PS - What about the honeymoon? That should be platinum as well!! Could mean another account!!
2006-09-25 11:40:59 · answer #10 · answered by seaelen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice: Get a job, work hard, and put away 90% of it, tithing the other 10% to church. Every so often put away less than 90%, just to purchase your needs, and the occasional, well-deserved luxury.
At your job, try to go above and beyond what is expected. Those who do the average do not get raises.
Complete college and major in something. An education will get you a much better paying and more beneficial and healthier job than you could have without one.
I could go on, but there's a start.
2006-09-25 11:44:43 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋