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Wedding too expensive?

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Abigail, on March 19, 2018 at 10:59 PM

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FH said we should save money on our wedding and not spend so much. It's costing us $5,000 but I just paired it down to $2,500 because I'm asking family and friends to do most of our extra wedding stuff like cake and DJing... My dress also only cost $550 and he says it was too much? I'm heartbroken...

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Aja · on March 20, 2018 at 12:39 PM
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I had to do this. My FH was astounded when I told him the prices of things! Even when I found a great deal with our photographer ($700!) he looked at me like I'd grown 3 heads! Weddings are expensive, even if you try and cut corners. I agree with a lot of the comments about possibly eloping. Or just wait a bit so you can save money. There's nothing wrong with waiting if having a "traditional" wedding is important to you.
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Mrscolón · on March 20, 2018 at 4:17 PM
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My FH did not agree on the finances of our wedding at first. I think you should really sit down with him and explain why this wedding is important to you. You mentioned you didn’t get a big wedding the first time, so maybe explain how you want this to be very special. A $2,500 just doesn’t seem realistic.
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Alyssa · on March 20, 2018 at 11:42 PM
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I initially thought I'd be able to swing the wedding I wanted on $5000 and when I started really looking the prices blew me away! My fh and I still disagree that $1300 isn't too much for a photographer. I think a conversation could help a ton. Good luck
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