Your Opinion
Hi everyone. I need your opinion. I`m debating on two things. I`m a graduate student so I don`t have a lot of money. I`m trying to decide which would be better. Having a smaller wedding (about 75 people) where I wouldn`t get as many gifts or as much money, but paying for the wedding would be cheaper. Or, spend more money on the wedding, invite all the family (about 150-175 people). Then I would get more money and things we need for our house. Which do you think would come out better. I don`t want to spend a lot more money than I`m going to get. Any thoughts on this, on how much money a wedding usually brings in?
Posted by Christine; updated 02/24/03
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I think you should do what feels right in your heart, and not worry so much about what you`ll get out of it. If money is a genuine concern, then have a small wedding, and get creative. You don`t have to spend alot of money to have a nice wedding. Gifts are just that-gifts! It shouldn`t be something that you expect or bank on. This is one of the most important days of your life-enjoy it!!
Posted by sara; updated 02/25/03
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If you are waiting for the money in gifts to compensate you for the cost of the wedding, then you are going to be disappointed. Also this is a time foryou to have a great time with your friends and family. Wouldn`t you want the closest ones to be there. Not them and everyone else i could think of inviting. If these are your friends and you plan on inviting them, then you shouldn`t depend on your gifts that they will bring. What if they dont` bring any gifts are you going to be upset and ask them to pay for their plate too. It seems that their monetary gifts are more important to you. If you don`t have it then don`t do it, and definitely don`t expect to get it back. You`re LUCKY if you even get half back.
Posted by Michelle; updated 02/25/03
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I agree.. If you are just wanting more money you might be disapointed, my sister got married not that long ago and invited well over 500 people and only recieved $75!!
So think about it....
Me personally im getting married this aug. Only having about 75 guest something simply and ez/ and you get to talk to all who you invited.
Posted by manda; updated 02/25/03
