My parents offered me the down payment on the house of my choice or a Grand wedding. I don't know which to take.
2006-10-09 17:15:45 · 26 answers · asked by Lora D 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I just got married saturday and we had a big wedding. she wanted it so we did it. Its mainly the brides day so if you want to go for the house do it. vegas has many hotels with very nice chapels in them unlike the quickie places you see in movies. maybe that will work. But I can honestly say that once its over you be shocked at how quick it all goes by for having cost so much. A house will last longer and the vows are what matter not the wedding.
2006-10-09 18:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by eric s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the down payment for the house. Usually the bigger the wedding the more likely you and your husband won't last as married couple. Guys just totally get more stressed or freaked out when the wedding seems too big. So if you want it to last go for a nice house. And just make the wedding an intimate affair.
2006-10-09 17:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by Bloody Kisses 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the down payment on the house and have a moderate wedding. If your parents have the cash to buy you a house, I bet they would still give you a little extra for the wedding as well.
2006-10-09 17:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Smart_ca_latina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Owning real estate is one of the harder things to come by, no matter the geography you live in.
It is THE biggest investment, and therefore, the greatest debt responsibility you will ever know and be bound to.
Get well ahead of the debt curve by taking the down payment on the home and reduce your monthly mortgage cost.
Take it from someone who knows -- we had a posh wedding thrown for us in N. California. It was great, but was over in 8 hrs. For far less, your friends can still be there to witness your wedding day and then "party it up" - and still have those memories last your lifetime. Don't let the "prince & princess for a day" factor disillusion you!
2006-10-09 17:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sheryl G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most women dream about their wedding DAY but when the honeymoon is over and its just you to and all the crap life drops on you , most people give up and split up. Like I always say marriage is not about the wedding day its about everyday after and how hard you and him are willing to work to maintain your relationship. I have been married for 14yrs and I got married downtown at the courthouse and I never regretted not having the big wedding, be smart go for the house payment
2006-10-09 17:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't decide just flip a coin... Those are your chances that it will last....lol
Sorry couldn't help it. But seriously though if you can afford it, go for the works. Priceless memories.
Just don't break the bank. Make sure you save for down payment for house, car, emergency fund, etc....
edit: (Didn't read the whole question until after the I wrote the response: Take the house! If marriage fails the house is yours most likely (assuming your a woman)
2006-10-09 17:21:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the money and run, fool! The wedding will last one day. The marriage will last a lifetime. A home is a smart investment that will increase in value. You can always go back and renew your vows and have a big ceremony later.
2006-10-10 13:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you and your fiance have money coming out of your butt i would reccomend having a simple wedding and using the rest for a down payment for the new house. you can have a beautiful wedding on a small budget and it will look great. make some of the things yourself and that will cut on the cost too.
2006-10-10 08:23:23 · answer #8 · answered by atthean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about the future a wedding now the one of your dreams or a house for you and yours truley. Personaly I would take the down payment on the house and have a small get together for imidiate friends and family.That way you have a home for your future.
2006-10-09 18:13:35 · answer #9 · answered by Carolina Vargas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE THE HOUSE DOWN PAYMENT!!!!!!
Intimate small weddings are less stressful and easier to plan.
Find a place that is meaningful to you and your hubby to be. Find someone to officiate the ceremony-look on-line-lots of qualified people willing to travel to your ceremony.
Make the ceremony personal-write your own vows or find vows that speak to you.
In 5 years you will be glad you have a home to call your own and didn't waste the money showing off.
just my opinion.
2006-10-09 17:29:44 · answer #10 · answered by rwl_is_taken 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋