Weddings are expensive. I started out with the idea that we would have a budget conscious wedding. Well, that idea pretty much hit the fan the second we toured The Edgewater. We looked at other places, but when you start with the best it's a lost cause to think that anywhere else would do. I tried to make up for the cost of the venue with other cheaper options, like invitations from Costco, flowers from a almost at-cost florist, a no-name photographer, an inexpensive DJ, trying to do all of the planning on my own, etc; but you see, that is exactly what I mean by expensive. No matter how hard you try to do things a little cheaper - there are just SO many THINGS that they all add up.
I'll fully admit that I am a perfectionist, and also that once I get an idea in my head there is no turning back (again, The Edgewater) but in all reality I don't know how anyone could throw a wedding for less than $20,000.
Don't get me wrong, I am SO excited for our Wedding. Not only are Shawn and I counting the days until we celebrate our love for each other, but we are also SO looking forward to the party! Shawn and I love a good party. Which brings me back to the fact that weddings are expensive (especially for us); we have "quality" taste. We like good wine, good food, and especially good champagne and wouldn't think about throwing a party that didn't include all three.
This is not me venting, just simply stating the facts and trust me - this wedding will be worth every penny!
Omg, I just got so insanely excited for your big day!! It's going to be spectacular no matter what! And at the end of the day, it's your friends and family that will make it everything and more :) Besides, I take a million pix -- some of which are sure to be keepers ;) For real though, hoooray for you & Sean ... counting down the days as well!
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