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My old wedding venue burnt down 2 months ago, at just 6 months before our wedding and everything was BOOKED! WE didn’t even set up a Go Fund Me, but still got a new place closer to where we live in Chicago. If you can’t afford your wedding, downsize or push it back. And if you don’t even have a venue set for the reception then you can’t necessarily say you’re getting married in 8 months. Book a place in your price range.

Ummm heck no. If you can’t afford it then you can’t afford it. I personally would never take out a loan for a wedding nor start a go fund me page.

No, post back your date and save money. Never go into debt for a party that literally lasts 6-8 hours. If you must, get married now at a courthouse and do a large vow renewal ceremony at your year anniversary mark.

Hi! No a go fund me or a loan is not necessary. My “dream” wedding is definitely way more money than I could every afford but I’m making do with what I can and I’m going to make it look just as beautiful. It’s hard to save up but I’m doing what I can. I budget money every time I get paid and if I have any left over the next time I get paid I put that in savings. I got to my moms office and collected their recycling and collect my grandpas and uncles recycling. A lot of people don’t realize how much money you can make my taking it to a recycling center. I find ways to earn some extra wherever I can. There definitely will be a venue though that fits your budget! Don’t get disappointed or discouraged! Also sorry some people seem so harsh with their replies! Good luck!

Its your choice in the end. However as many replies infer, its not the most socially acceptable way of using these services. On the other hand consider your audience, maybe you have a close extended family that would be willing to donate to your wedding venture. Do as you can, ignore the rest its all background noise. Best of wishes!

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Absolutely would never! You can have a wedding on a very limited budget... Backyard, public park etc... Not thinking a wedding is a good use for go fund me.

I wouldn't. I feel like most of the people will be your fb friends and your relatives, who (I'm assuming) are also buying your wedding gifts. I'm looking for a venue right now as well, and my dream venue is WAY out of my budget (and doesn't include any rentals! 😭😭😭).

It's so important to remember that your wedding does not have to be Pinterest-perfect, and as long as the guests get plenty of food and have fun at the reception, they won't care about much else.

If you're really, REALLY set on that venue, maybe consider pushing your wedding back to a later date to give you two more time to save some money. If you don't want to do that, keep hunting around for a venue that you love in your price range.

Absolutely not! A Go Fund Me page is used for people who are in emergency situations, such as serious medical conditions or about to lose their living situation and will be homeless. If you can't afford your dream wedding, then don't plan your dream wedding. It's a dream wedding for a reason - not all dreams are realistic or affordable. I had friends who got married and took out a mortgage to get a house and a few months later took a personal loan to pay for their wedding. Either do what you can afford or take a personal loan, but don't use a go fund me. A lot of people will not donate to that kind of go fund me - i personally would rather help someone pay medical bills than a wedding. A wedding is just a big party. That is the couple's responsibility and/or their families' responsibility.

Well the comments seem to be all the same - you will get roasted if you start a GoFundMe and will get little or no money from it. I have known couples whose parents paid for 100% of the wedding, I know people who financed the whole thing and now almost 4 years later r paying for it and it sucks. I have known people who opted to have long engagements to make sure they get to save enough. I have known couples who opted for a smaller celebration to put $$ towards other things. I am actually one of those. We got married 4 years ago at a courthouse because the money we had we wanted to buy a house w not blow on a party. Now we have owned our house for a couple of years and are finally doing a vow renewal celebration for our 5th year anniversary. Yes I wont have bridesmaids or a bridal shower or a honeymoon but we will celebrate our marriage with all the friends and family and that is kind of what matters. Maybe that could work for you. Get married at a court house followed by a nice dinner w the closest fam members then throw a big party when you can actually afford it.

I personally feel starting a go fund me account isn't morally right for a wedding. It's one thing for someone to need surgery, was hit by a car and in a coma with piling medical expenses but for a wedding, nope, it's not right. I would do your best to pay yourself, cut cost with an all inclusive venue, find an ordained friend for ceremony, cut down your package for photographer, order bulk flowers from Costco or do your own save the date cards or engagement announcements. By going with an all inclusive venue, I've already saved $6,000. Good luck and congrats.

Another thought, if you don't need gifts, perhaps just consider a Honeymoon Fund. You can list that on your wedding invitation, in lieu of gifts we'd appreciate donations to our Honeymoon. You'd be so surprised how people find that more convenient than shopping for a gift. My friends and family love the idea versus getting 13 spatulas lol

I just can't get on board with crowd funding a wedding. It is our responsibility to have the celebration that fits within our means. We cut half our original guest list to keep costs manageable and found other ways to save as well. We won't have the fanciest wedding of all time, but it will be perfectly us with people that mean the world to us. That is all that matters.

No!!!! To do so tells me you’re planning beyond what you can afford. If you know you can only do 5K total - plan accordingly. People lose their minds when planning weddings. It’s a party with your love as the focus - don’t go crazy with it.

Absolutely not!!!.
In that case, just go to the justice of peace if you dont have the funds.

Please do not start a go fund me for a wedding. If you cannot afford to finance your own wedding then wait until you have enough saved to have a wedding.

Go fund me is for people who are desperate, and have a sick or dying relative or something to that effect. Please don’t use it to fund an optional party. That’s honestly offensive.

Have the wedding you can afford. Either have a simpler wedding now, or push your date back until you can afford what you want on your own.