Ours cost around $10,000 for everything including my dress and it was prefect. I wouldn't have changed a single thing about our wedding at all. We did a few things relatively cheap, but there were other things I would not compromise on. My sister worked for a printing company at the time so I designed the invitations & paid for the wholesale paper only. My cake though was ridiculously expensive but was gorgeous & exactly what I wanted (a huge castle).
I don't think you have to spend an absolute fortune to have a beautiful wedding.
We had a "Destination Wedding" in the Greek Islands. Guests paid their own way - except for family and the bridal party which my parents paid for.
Including flights, accommodation (4 weeks), the actual wedding day and reception, dress/suit and hiring a wedding planner over there the total came to just over $50K.
My parents don't regret a second of it - it was the best family holiday any of us had ever had - amazing memories and completely worth paying $50K for!!!
The actual wedding day would have only cost around $25K for 30 guests - mum and I went a little nuts!! I still don't think my Dad knows exactly how much was spent! It was a ball to plan and we had the most amazing trip. The wedding was just a great party to have at the end of the holiday!
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