[quote=FlyerInHi]Let’s say your Philly reception for 100 was 1/2 the budget of $5000. That works out to $25 per person.
I take it you didn’t engage the services of a wedding planner. Don’t you know they need to make a living too?!
Joking here. Congrats on doing it your way.[/quote]
Reception was for $3700. We negotiated a lower rate by insisting it not be considered a “wedding” reception. They charge $15/person more if the word wedding is associated with the event. We also negotiated a better rate because DH had various business meetings held at this hall and they wanted the continuing business. We had a dj for the entertainment.
The wedding was super low cost. Rental chairs for the service, the pastor’s fees & tip, I made the bouquets, corsages, boutineers with flowers from a bulk rose grower. The beachfront venue (The Beach House on 101) gave us the side room, and let us order off the menu since there were only 20 of us. My sister catered the party for 60, later that night, with easy food from costco.
The wedding industry has convinced us we need to spend huge amounts of money on stupid stuff. The diamond cartel has us convinced to spend multiple months of salary on an engagement ring. What really matters is to profess your commitment in front of family and friends, to pledge… The rest is all fluff and profitable for others.
