2007-02-27 02:48:31 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It depends of the both of you. Sometimes I wish I would of done that because it would of saved us a lot of $$ but then I think of the memories and that is priceless!
2007-02-27 02:52:39 · answer #1 · answered by Paula A 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
only the two of you can make that decision. If you don't want the big 'to - do' with the wedding go for it. Another alternate, my soon to be sister in law did this, was rented out a pavillion at a local fire hall that also had a gazebo. They had a priest come and preform a 15 minute ceremony and then they had a BBQ. It worked great for their style and only cost $6,000 total. Not bad since there was over 200 people there. They had steak, chicken, 4 different types of salads, alcohol up the wahzoo, pretzels, a gorgeous cake that his sister made, other desserts, and a DJ. It was a gorgeous wedding. They considered getting married at a courthouse but their families really pushed for a ceremony. So they found a nice compromise. good luck and congrats!
2007-02-27 02:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by jessicamichelle 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the wedding. If you have at least $10k to spend on the wedding, then I would do it just for the memories. If you go to City Hall instead, make sure that you have a special reception for family/friends to celebrate with you. That shouldn't cost more than a few thousand.
If you have to choose between a honeymoon + City Hall or Ceremony without a honeymoon, I would choose the honeymoon + City Hall.
Good luck!
2007-02-27 02:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by ropman1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the two of you want. There's a whole continuum of possibilities between a city hall wedding and a huge fancy ceremony. Don't look at the opposites - look at the whole continuum, and pick something that satisfies you the most given your circumstances. If keepinig it basic is what you want above all - there's nothing wrong with just doing a city hall marriage.
2007-02-27 04:40:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you and your fiance want a big wedding go for it if not just go to city hall and have a get together with family and friends. Seriously if you have the money and time for a wedding do it and if you and your finace agree that you dont want a big wedding go to city hall and do the big dinner with the family and friends afterwards. You will save alot of money on all the costs that come with a wedding and just spend money on reception with food,music and drinks and family and friends.
2007-02-27 02:54:15 · answer #5 · answered by cuttie1972 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it all depends on your situation and your finances. What you could do is go to city hall and get married, and then have a church wedding maybe the next month with a small reception for a few friends and close family.
2007-02-27 11:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In cases of interfering families or even just limited spending I would. But to make it special and allow the families to celebrate I would have a reception following the ceremony. Even if you get married on a tuesday you could have the reception on the following saturday that way there will be less chance of surprise guests for ceremony if that is what is trying to be avoided. If budget is the issue you can put together a fantastic reception for less then the cost of the wedding dress, usually.
2007-02-27 04:48:23 · answer #7 · answered by galixcysmagic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only thing my fiancee and i could agree on was that we WANTED to spend the rest of our lives together. he wanted a huge (300+) wedding and i wanted small intimate affair. my sister looked at our budget and listened to all of us fight and finally said enough and offered us a package deal to vegas to get married. many of our friends bought tickets and booked there reservations and our joining us on our day. so i say if a city hall wedding is what you want go for it, the marriage and the life together is important not the ceremony. put the money away for something you both want. and to whom ever said you had to live in vegas for 6 weeks that is untrue, i heard the same rumor so i called city hall and they assured me that is untrue.
2007-02-27 05:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by princess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you want. Don't do it if you know you are going to regret it in the future. If you want a small city hall wedding then go for it but if you want a big church wedding then don't cut yourself short.
2007-02-27 03:00:49 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ Nikkee D ♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say No. Are finances an issue? If so, you could still have a small intimate wedding. You would want to have something to look back on when you're older. The pictures and the memories are priceless. I am single and waiting.....I want the memories of having a fairytale wedding. It's a joyous occasion...one that your family members and friends should be involved in.
2007-02-27 02:54:43 · answer #10 · answered by DaddysGirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if both of you really do not want a regular wedding, then I would say yes. It might not be a bad idea to at least have a small wedding with close family and friends. You only get married once.
2007-02-27 02:57:13 · answer #11 · answered by zyllee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋