HOWEVER... he had called complaining that they only had fourty thousand to spend on the wedding?
I couldn't even afford flowers...
2007-11-04 08:56:23 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I guess I should have explained further... I am jealous of nothing... shame on you... it's the state of the world, and how many folks could use just a little help... just think of what could be done with that many $$$ ... sorry you're having a bad day!
2007-11-04 09:17:09 · update #1
We really laughed so hard we cryed... who would ever imagine you could complain about such a thing... lol
They are a lovely couple and I'm sure they will be very happy... I've know him all his life and want nothing but the best for him and his new bride...
I was in fact asking only my second question ever... just trying to be social.
Thank you for the kindness you have shown, and the common sense!
2007-11-04 10:18:45 · update #2
Unfortunately I think young people have no perspective on what is important anymore. I got married in the local general store's gift shop. The owner of the store was a justice of the peace who charged us nothing. The wedding rings were made by a local craftswoman, and only cost us $40.00. And after the wedding we sat out in the parking lot in my pick up drinking coffee and eating hostess cupcakes. It was the best day ever! No pressure, no hassle, no fancy clothes. The most important thing was the ceremony and our love for each other. We could have gotten married at the local sewer treatment plant and it wouldn't have mattered to me!
2007-11-04 11:31:51 · answer #1 · answered by judy b 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
If they have that amount to spend on a wedding why not? It provides other people with jobs, its a nice outing for people to go out.
You only live once, life is not a dress rehearsal.
My man, a widower, I had been friends with wanted to get married for a long time. He hadn't been well and we got married last May. We didn't have much money but he was expected to get back to his job soon which his boss had held for him until he recovered from his illness.
In July he was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer, I have had to give up my job to nurse him ( or send him at the government expense to a hospice) and as I type this reply he is sleeping peacefully in the next room.
We had our wedding in the garage with a celebrant and invited everyone in our street as well as all our family.It was a very happy night and although it cost us a couple of thousand dollars which could have been most useful but I believe that the money was wisely spent.
I don't know how much longer we have together, not long but I'm glad we did the best that we could for our wedding.
Everybody has life choices to make and if these people choose to spend that on a wedding well why not? It is they that have to face the consequences.
2007-11-04 11:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by happylady216 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Young people today want to have "everything" and seem to want to out do each other. What a waste of money! They should have a small service and reception and save the money for a rainy day or invest in a house. They may not always have that kind of money to throw around. I guess everyone is suppose to be impressed at how much they're spending on a wedding or they wouldn't have said anything. A gentlemen would never tell how much they were spending .
2007-11-04 11:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by SandyO 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's ridiculous to spend that much money on a wedding. The couple could have a nice wedding for so much less, then put the rest to good use. (ex: nest egg in the bank) Common sense is not so common anymore.
Just overlook the "twit" who made the rude comment. He probably had a $40, 000 wedding & is now divorced. LOL
2007-11-04 09:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I would laugh at that comment, too---that they only had forty thousand to spend on a wedding.
I get sticker shock to see how much these kids are willing to spend on a wedding. I don't understand how weddings got to be such HUGE products in recent times, especially when the divorce rate is so high.
2007-11-04 10:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
GOOD GRIEF!! They could live on 40 thousand,comfortably for a while. I had a big wedding...not that big. I think they are nice, but you really aren't any more married than people who go to the justice of the peace....I do wish them All the Best!
I heard once, that a girl starts planning her wedding when she's about 5. .....
2007-11-04 11:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by kayboff 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a lot to spend for a wedding! Flowers .... I don't think I could even afford the proper dress to wear to that grand of an occasion! I wish them both all the happiness in the world and hope that they are wise with their finances in the future.
2007-11-04 10:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that is a lot to spend. I hope the marriage is every bit as important as the wedding. If they feel it's important to spend this much money, I wish them a wonderful day. May they also have a happy life.
When we got married we went to the next state in the afternoon, after I had worked that morning. lol We stopped at McD's on our way home for our wedding supper and our family/friends met us at a restuarant/club another friend owned for a little celebration.
2007-11-04 09:40:58 · answer #8 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
That is a couple of stupid people getting married there. They should use that for a house. My wedding cost $50 for the preacher and lunch for 10 people, and considering the divorce, it wasn't worth that much! Not to wish ill on them, but how foolish will they feel if the marriage doesn't last and they remember that they spent 40K on a wedding? Unbelieveable.
2007-11-04 09:35:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The price of the wedding certainly doesn't indicate the state of the relationship. My husband and I did everything for under $1000, and that includes the ceremony, dress, reception, invitations, everything. It doesn't make sense to go into debt for a wedding and then start off the marriage in debt. Three years later we still think our decision was a good one.
2007-11-04 10:08:29 · answer #10 · answered by cindylouwho38 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋