本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛A friend's son is getting married next year, and I was chatting with him and his fiance the other day.
They are having their reception at a very prestigious place and having the most expensive "package" that is available. Their guest list exceeds 200 people for the reception dinner at a per plate cost of $180. They have decided to have a totally open bar for the duration of the reception and also a mid-night supper complete with ice sculptures! (all costing extra and above the $180)
They are having "stretch" Limo's not only for themselves, but also for everyone in the bride and groom's party. They are planning on 3 limo's booked for 12 hours minimum. They are having the photographer's most expensive package and flowers are going to cost in excess of $1500. They are having 5 groomsmen and 5 bridesmaids, some of whom are having to fly in from overseas (at their own expense). They are getting married on a Friday which will mean people taking time off from work to attend.
They are asking both "sets" of parents to contribute $15000 each towards the cost of the wedding.
They are planning on throwing stag and does in order to raise the extra money and also planning on having bridal showers and bachelor parties.
Whatever happened to planning your wedding according to what you can afford? My friends are stressing out as they really cannot afford to give them this money.
Don't get me wrong, each to their own, but surely a smidgen of common sense is required when planning an event like this?
I wouldn't mind so much, but they are having a house built (they don't want to buy a "pre-owned" home), have just purchased a brand new Mustang convertible and a 50"+ tv and yet they expect family and friends to help them pay for their wedding.
To me, the world has gone crazy!更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
They are having their reception at a very prestigious place and having the most expensive "package" that is available. Their guest list exceeds 200 people for the reception dinner at a per plate cost of $180. They have decided to have a totally open bar for the duration of the reception and also a mid-night supper complete with ice sculptures! (all costing extra and above the $180)
They are having "stretch" Limo's not only for themselves, but also for everyone in the bride and groom's party. They are planning on 3 limo's booked for 12 hours minimum. They are having the photographer's most expensive package and flowers are going to cost in excess of $1500. They are having 5 groomsmen and 5 bridesmaids, some of whom are having to fly in from overseas (at their own expense). They are getting married on a Friday which will mean people taking time off from work to attend.
They are asking both "sets" of parents to contribute $15000 each towards the cost of the wedding.
They are planning on throwing stag and does in order to raise the extra money and also planning on having bridal showers and bachelor parties.
Whatever happened to planning your wedding according to what you can afford? My friends are stressing out as they really cannot afford to give them this money.
Don't get me wrong, each to their own, but surely a smidgen of common sense is required when planning an event like this?
I wouldn't mind so much, but they are having a house built (they don't want to buy a "pre-owned" home), have just purchased a brand new Mustang convertible and a 50"+ tv and yet they expect family and friends to help them pay for their wedding.
To me, the world has gone crazy!更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net