I'm not talking about a cheap wedding like a barbque! But a decent wedding. Not so expensive eaither.
2006-12-13 16:53:30 · 24 answers · asked by kitty 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Ok 30,000 is a little too much. What if I not include the bridesmaid stuff, grooms men stuff, alcohol? How much do you think a wedding will cost then?
Also give me one tip of how to avoid getting ripped off by vendors.
2006-12-14 10:57:27 · update #1
I would recommed visiting online website such as www.weddinglenox.com, weddingvednors.com, and wedj for vendors and price comparison. Unlike most yellow pages, they have price comparison for the vendors (DJ,videographer, florist, and photographer) you can choose.
One problem I had with my wedding is that it is hard to locate vendors in most website as most likely they group by states and there are too many of them that's too far from me and I have to look at each site to figure out.
The sites I provide above have a easy to use layout to show you pictures, pricing and location in one page plus, you can send out your inquiry for matching vendor to contact you. That save me lots of time to locate the best vendors with the right price.
2006-12-19 17:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on your budget and what you are comfortable spending.
Think about what things matter the most and where you can compromise. A wedding is whatever you make of it.
I find that the weddings that are talked about years down the road are the "fun" ones. I mean the dancing and guests were fun. People never talk about the table decorations or the food (even if they are spectacular). They talk about how much "fun" they had.
However, if you care more about what your pictures show down the road, cosmetics may matter more.
Either way...don't forget to ask questions about gratuity and tax (something I forgot to consider and ended up spending thousands more than I anticipated).
Other things to consider...renting a dress or not buying a designer gown; having an outside ceremony so you don't have to pay for so many flowers (and then use your bridesmaids bouquets for decorating the head table); having a smaller wedding; making your own favors; etc...
Good luck!
2006-12-13 17:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by tellme 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This question is impossible to answer as it has too many variables. It depends on the number of guests, the venue, the food you want to serve, the entertainment you are interested in, he decor, flowers, limo, invitations, and on and on. Some halls in Israel offer an inclusive price for a wedding and there you pay according to the number of guests. They set a price per person and this covers everything but the honeymoon. This typically isn't the cheapest way to go but can make pricing much easier.
As well I am sure there are geographic considerations and ethnic ones as well.
The only answer I can really give you is that it will always cost just a little bit (or a lot more) than you anticipated!
Congratulations and good luck!
2006-12-13 17:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by avishtevi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We are having a nice wedding in a catering hall that is beautiful with nice table and chairs. It looks out on a lake and it's very sweet. I couldn't find anything NICE under $65 a person (and I am including all the tax and 20% graduate) So our wedding is costing roughly 20,000 for the whole thing. I am in NJ and most places wanted 100-150 places per person plus tax and graduate!! Key is to find a place that you can bring in your own liquor- it makes it a lot cheaper and it only cost $2,000 to do a top shelf full bar!! My cousin wedding was $55 a person but she had it in a fire hall- it was OK but I hate not having any windows. Just keep calling and keep looking. It will take you a while to find something nice that you can afford.
2006-12-14 01:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a fabulous wedding in March that we originally budgeted 15K but it ended up costing 27K and some change because things just cost that much(for those of us who have good taste). A wedding can be inexpensive and sweet and just as meaningful and special but a reception will be remembered for the fun had there. Spend the real money on the reception and not the dress (seriously, you wear it once and all anyone will remember is the color) No one will remember the tiny handstitched crystals and that's wasted money as far as I'm concerned.
2006-12-14 00:17:16 · answer #5 · answered by question asker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live and how expensive you want to go. A decent wedding in a big city would probably cost 20K+ This of course will probably not include the rings or the honeymoon. If you have it in a hotel the cost is more like 30K+
2006-12-13 19:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by Smart_ca_latina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think a nice wedding is going to make a difference .. ?? , its not , the only thing that count is that you are very sure you want to get married , and that you don't care about things like weddings .. not that you should not have a nice wedding .. but make sure that the "wedding" is not the thing that will rule the outcome of how you guys feel after its over .. make sure the true love is strong and be sure of yourself .. and you will see that the wedding will take second place .. all the best for the future .. and good luck .. keep well .
2006-12-13 17:08:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on your current ability of stay in addition with personality. If you are the type who splurges constantly and would desire a grand wedding of sorts, then make sure you have a capable amount of funds to do so. Now men should remember that a wedding is for the woman. Or at least that is what she will batter you into thinking. As for women, give the man you love a little credit. Hopefully he will rise to meet your expectations. Make sure both parties can negotiate a comfortable price as well as style in accordance with equality.
2006-12-13 17:03:57 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on your location...a bride in the country can get away with a 5-10k wedding, while a bride in the city will have to pay 4 times that amount...I would say, on the cheaper side, you can get away with 10-15k. On the more expensive side, you'd have to go 20-30k...if you want something you've always dreamed about and spare no expense, then you're looking over 60k or so...
2006-12-14 02:19:48 · answer #9 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your budget. A cheap wedding to me is like $1,000. But an expensive wedding to me is like $30k. I have a wide range.
I think the average wedding runs around $15k. I'd say to budget up your dream wedding first, then see what you can actually afford. (Or whoever is paying for it.) It doesn't even matter if you aren't getting married. Just see what it comes to, and then you'll know!
2006-12-13 17:01:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋