Weddings

[CRLLS]

DS got married about 18 months ago. He and his Bride-to-be came to us and asked if we would help pay. We said the traditionally (back in our time) the groom's parents paid for the rehearsal dinner and the booze at the reception. But times change. We asked them what they thought they would be spending. About $15K was the answer. DW and I talked and decide that we would split all costs with the bride's parents. We have no idea just what the real costs were, as we didn't ask for a detailed accounting. We ended up paying 7,500.

The wedding was good and everyone had a good time. DW thinks there were >100 people in attendance. They were both 40ish and it was their 1st (hopefully last) wedding. We were happy to be able to support them in this. We told DS it was a one-time expense!

[iloveyoga]

Crazy stories! I was just thinking this year is our 35 year anniversary. We got married in a park, had an afternoon party in our backyard (beer, snacks, and a wedding cake) and a weekend away honeymoon in Keosauqua, IA. I'm sure it was all under $500, but it was a lot at the time.

[Ronstar]

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Originally Posted by iloveyoga Crazy stories! I was just thinking this year is our 35 year anniversary. We got married in a park, had an afternoon party in our backyard (beer, snacks, and a wedding cake) and a weekend away honeymoon in Keosauqua, IA. I'm sure it was all under $500, but it was a lot at the time.

About the same here. 35 years ago. Got married in a park in Wisconsin. Eloped on a Saturday. Splurged on a wedding dinner for 2 with my boss’s credit card. Came home Sunday. Whole weekend was under $500.