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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
don't spend alot of money if you don't have to.
limit your guest list.
if family wants more than that, ask them to foot the bill for the difference.
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I'd add to this - don't spend money you don't already have. Getting married is hardly a reason for piling on the debt.
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Originally Posted by Crompsin
Don't think anybody has mentioned the big wedding / reception no-no: Booze.
If alcohol is involved at the wedding / reception (open bar = nightmare), it's usually abused and ends up becoming a huge hassle. I'd avoid it entirely, if for no other reason than the outlandish cost.
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You can easily know what you are up for. We had our reception at a golf club, and the cost per head included 3 course meal and unlimited tap beer and house wine (both the white and red wine were reasonable). We even clarified what unlimited meant. Basically the bar was open until the bride and groom leave and no-one who was interested in getting tanked left the place unfulfilled. If people wanted spirits they had to pay. We knew upfront what the cost was. Moral of the story - ask up front at the venue what the cost is going to be.