So, like I said earlier, we initially set our wedding budget at $30,000 - a pretty darned respectful number if you ask me.
Well, that didn't take into account my ridiculously large family......... I've decided to break down and have a small ceremony. Our guest list is 300 guests. Yes, 300. When you realize that I'm actually cutting over 300 family members and friends from my list because we cannot afford a wedding for 600 guests, then it all makes sense.
Wait, does it? It's a huge number. Even for me. Coming from a large African family, I'd always known that I'd have to do a big wedding. Would I prefer a small destination wedding in Key West surrounded by immediate family and friends. Heck yeah!!
Can I truly get away with it without buying a ticket to a journey on my family's guilt train? Probably not. Well, I'm kinda hoping I can bring the number down to 250 guests.
My poor fiance is traumatized and probably slightly peeved. Who wants to feed 300 guests on a limited budget. No one I know, but family is family. Oh well......... [insert wistful sigh].
Good to know about planning of your wedding. Recently, booked one of the lovely New York Event Venues and arranged my nephew’s wedding reception dinner. Hired a renowned caterer and they prepared delicious food for this event.
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