Go fund me?

Why would people contribute? You can get married at the courthouse for probably no more than a couple of hundred dollars. If you choose to have a big party, it's not up to other people to pay for it.

I really suggest against starting a gofundme for your wedding. It's really more a platform to donate to emergency or humanitarian causes.

No. Tacky and not appropriate.

View Quoted Comment I understand your opinion amd I thank you for it. Now a better question, how about a disney world registry for the honeymoon?

I don't agree with it. Those should be last resorts. Like parents trying to take care of a disabled child for sudden funeral not a party.

View Quoted Comment I think you totally could—BUT I would suggest using a platform such as honeyfund, Zola (you can register for honeymoon things), etc and I think people will be more enthusiastic about contributing when its broken down into specific experiences that someone can get for you (e.g for tickets to Disney park, for a night hotel stay at a romantic place, for dinner or lunch at a special place, etc) that way it’s not just like, a blank check! I think it’s increasingly common just needs to be done tactfully! Unfortunately I’m gonna say no on the wedding expenses though :/

A marriage license is like $50 max. If you’re not financially stable enough to pay for a marriage license, you should reconsider getting married.

Nope, not appropriate. Have a wedding you can afford. Do not register for physical items and some guests will give you cash, but not enough to come close to paying for a wedding & reception which is why you only plan a wedding you can afford.

If you can’t afford a wedding with at least a “cake & punch” reception to thank guests, then elope.

Absolutely NOT.
GoFundMe should only be used in emergencies and NOT for optional parties.
Most everything with weddings are optional. Postpone the date if you want a "big fancy dream wedding" or go to the courthouse.

Again, I appreciate the comments and it was simply just a thought that crossed my mind. I appreciate the positive opinions and the understanding of it all.

No. Not ok. Have the wedding you can afford.

No. Just no. Go fund me pages are meant for people who REALLY need money... like raising money for an important cause or people who have a sick relative and are in dire financial trouble or something. To make one for an unnecessary party is honestly insulting. Please don't do this.

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I agree with this. We did this for our honeymoon where people got us certain "activities" on the honeymoon and we sent them pictures to show that they really got that for us.

But asking people to pay for the wedding is just in poor taste. You're hosting a party for yourselves, you don't ask your guests to sponsor it.

If you have a wedding you'll get gifts for it usually. My friend is in debt from his and although that's bad financial planning he did receive a ton of cash gifts (it just wasn't enough to cover the debt he incurred to have his overly extravagant wedding - but that doesn't mean you need to have an overly extravagant wedding). Like PPs said you can have a nice wedding in what you can afford

Have a wedding that YOU can afford. That might require changing the date in order to save a little more. But don’t ask others to fund the wedding that you want, simply because it’s too expensive. It’s not their job to pay for your wedding.

I would not be in favor of doing one. Most gofundme pages are overlooked even when they're for those in need for medical reasons or financially.
Small weddings or getting married at the courthouse then doing a reception afterward or what not is not uncommon.
I feel like asking for money for the wedding on top of bridal shower, engagement party and wedding gifts/money would be tacky and your guests would be turned off to even going.

No have a wedding you can afford or wait and save. Don’t hire a florist. Do a shorter wedding.

Either come up with a budget and stick to it or don’t bother getting married. Expecting someone else to fork over money for your day is not right. If no one is offering up financial support that means you two are on your own. And if you can’t figure out how to pay for a wedding without going into debt then you shouldn’t be planning a wedding you can’t afford. Good luck!

If you do be careful as it could become taxable income to you

You need to set a budget and stay within it, not plan and then budget.
Overall as you can tell GoFundMe is for more emergency and humanitarian causes. A Zola or honeyfund is more appropriate, all take a percentage of the money though. As stated after a certain amount of money it falls into taxible income and you don't want to deal with that either.
If you have to push your wedding out to save money that's a more efficient and responsible method.