Almost the same in '93 but I'd also bought some extra milk for teas and coffees to go with the buffet we did at home.
How much did your wedding cost?
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Almost the same in '93 but I'd also bought some extra milk for teas and coffees to go with the buffet we did at home.
backwoodsman
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Tea and coffee? Luxury!!
huds1475
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In the year prior,.the cost was all we thought about.
From the day onwards, the cost was irrelevant.
I have no idea what it cost, nor do I care
From the day onwards, the cost was irrelevant.
I have no idea what it cost, nor do I care
Britishshooting
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We had a budget, it got blew out the water and I don’t like to think about what I could have done with the money rather than feed and entertain dozens and dozens of people I haven’t seen since (1 year).
1st and last time I hope even though it was a great day all in all and holds many great memories. That doesn’t change however budget or over the top, only the two of you that matter non of the pretentiousness.
1st and last time I hope even though it was a great day all in all and holds many great memories. That doesn’t change however budget or over the top, only the two of you that matter non of the pretentiousness.
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williamalex1
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WTF dug this old thread up, my first wedding was in 1966, that on its own brings back a few bad memories I never seem to hear the end of
Doon frae Troon
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One of the best weddings I ever attended was a DIY job.
Wedding dress made by the brides father [a mechanic]
Reception in local community hall.
Band were a hodge podge of guests who were good musicians.
Catering done by bride/mother and family.
Glass of fizzy wine for the toast then you paid for your own drinks
Totally relaxed affair which we all really enjoyed.
Wedding dress made by the brides father [a mechanic]
Reception in local community hall.
Band were a hodge podge of guests who were good musicians.
Catering done by bride/mother and family.
Glass of fizzy wine for the toast then you paid for your own drinks
Totally relaxed affair which we all really enjoyed.
srixon 1
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No idea. Father in law paid for everything except evening drinks. 33 years ago.
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I can't remember what I paid for dinner last week so I really would struggle to remember the cost of a wedding 48 years ago ?
Orikoru
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Erm, about 12-14 grand I think, plus a hefty bar bill because the missus kept extending the free bar (doh). We had the reception at Moor Park Golf Club, it was excellent. Sadly I've never played a round of golf there though.
clubchamp98
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TerryA
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Daughter married 2 weeks ago.24 guests plus b&g, photographers and registrars. 30 in total. Meal was a superb barbecue cooked by the best man and grooms father. It was a fantastic day! Total cost around 7k as we had booked the venue for the full weekend.
jim8flog
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I bet it cost a lot less than the divorce for a few men.
GreiginFife
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Is the question meaning the actual day or the last 10 years???
sunshine
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You should have negotiated a free round. Least they could do after you have written a cheque for over £12 grand.
chrisd
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PJ87
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76 posts and none of the correct answer yet.
My freedom and sanity ?
My freedom and sanity ?
sunshine
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I won the monthly medal the week before my wedding, had lowest gross and nett. My handicap has risen steadily since
Orikoru
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Wife was doing the negotiating sadly, it must not have come up.
sunshine
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Wife was doing the negotiating sadly, it must not have come up.
We got married on a Saturday in June so we were paying premium rates. They weren't budging on price so I tried to get them to chuck in as many extras as I could. Top of my list was a free round - it costs the venue nothing (other than opportunity cost).
sunshine
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I got married at Hanbury Manor. By the time my wife had finished blitzing my credit card it cost over £20k.
Some of the costs were worth it, like paying a bit more for a really good band. We negotiated a good guest rate at the hotel so loads of people stayed overnight which really made a big difference to the party mood, and it was good to see people at breakfast the next day, even though everyone was feeling rough
Some of the costs were crazy (to me) like the wedding dress (wife probably still thinks it was a bargain), but it's the constant stream of superficial extras which bump up the total. For example: £150 for a pair of shoes to match the wedding dress, nobody can see them under the dress and they will never be worn again. So many companies just milk it and brides get caught up in the whole buzz of planning the special day.
Some of the costs were worth it, like paying a bit more for a really good band. We negotiated a good guest rate at the hotel so loads of people stayed overnight which really made a big difference to the party mood, and it was good to see people at breakfast the next day, even though everyone was feeling rough
Some of the costs were crazy (to me) like the wedding dress (wife probably still thinks it was a bargain), but it's the constant stream of superficial extras which bump up the total. For example: £150 for a pair of shoes to match the wedding dress, nobody can see them under the dress and they will never be worn again. So many companies just milk it and brides get caught up in the whole buzz of planning the special day.
