I'm not married but i wouldn't want a big wedding. To me it's the marriage that's important and (again, for me, not for everyone!) for me i know my marriage would do better starting without debt and with a house we can live in, and i don't care for fancy dresses etc.

I've already thought a lot about it. I'd want family and close friends but would try to keep it under 50 people in total, a quiet registry office ceremony, a new dress but i think i'd make it myself then it could be EXACTLY what i want. I guess i'd spend up to about 3000GBP - is that about $7000AUS? without freaking out - but that'd need to include the honeymoon too! LOL.

I think it comes down to the type of person you are. I have a huge aversion to the organisation stress. If you really want the bells and whistles you're more motivated to get the perfect dress/flowers etc. I'm just not interested enough. I care far more about where we'll live when we get home than where we'll go on our honeymoon. But some people look forward all their lives to marrying that special person, and having that wonderful day. If you're that sort of person you should have that, it's important.

I guess all my life i've been hoping for a man who can make me feel loved, understood, cherished. Now i've found him i'd get married in a bus station bathroom wearing a bin liner for a dress. I've already exceeded my expectations.

Bec