Of course, the Prudence does not actually endorse either tulle circles or engraved knick-knackery.

I'm with Prudence. We did afternoon wedding with the "heavy hors d'oeuvres." Kept costs down and made it more casual. We also only served champagne and punch. Open bars get really expensive really fast.

I personally think a lot of the wedding stuff has gotten ridiculously out of hand. People spend exorbitant amounts of money (that usually they can't afford) to impress their friends. Rather than having a gathering of friends to celebrate a happy occasion.

Oh and take all those offers of help, lots of people have connections and resources you never even thought of.

We got married aboard a pirate ship, with a ship's captain and a lot of screaming people on the Vegas strip. The reception was pretty subdued, but the key thing for us, was that everybody had a great time.

I vote for whatever floats your boats :D

Exactly and don't forget - it's YOUR wedding not anyone elses so do what you guys want to do.

I will not deprive you, dear Prudence, but I don't think LoT is the best place for the majority of weebling and wondering about wedding-stuff. Plus, I want to keep a lot of stuff a surprise! Perhaps I will set up an LJ filter for you and the select few who are wedding-happy.

katiesue, you're completely right about the wedding industry getting out of hand. Tom just saw the photography prices and I'm pretty sure a gasket in his head blew. The parental units are really helpful with the MI wedding, but we're on our own for the LA party and this city can be painful. But lovely. And we're soliciting our local friends and resources as best we can (thanks guys!) so hopefully we'll be able to compromise on a party that suits our tastes AND our budget.

I know my husband voted otherwise, but I have to vote for the second option, because I'd never be able to make anything in Los Angeles on a weeknight. I'm always for "the more the merrier", and that's why my wedding included many, many people. I can see the appeal for small but it's not me.

You should have the party you want, so what do you want? Perfect locale with a few or lesser locale with more? I seriously would not be offended if you chose the former, and neither should anyone else. :)

That's the thing-- what good is the perfect location when nobody can come? So we may have to make it a Naziless Sophie's Choice horse-of-a-different-color: perfect location, or perfect food?

AAHHHH!!!!

Chick Thread... I'm outta here

But......they might need DJ! ;)

I'm never going to be able to retire...

:sigh: