Ugh. I can tell this wedding stuff is going to get stressful. I really hoped it wouldn't. But, with my parents, I can see that it will. Right now we are trying to book the reception site, and with the economy the way it is and everyone's financial status...it's gettin' a little rough. Today we went to the Hilton so my parents could see the room and place the deposit. Long and short of it, the deposit wasn't placed because my parents feel we need to come up with an exact amount that is going to be spent and make sure there aren't any cheaper places to hold the reception. We need to trim the guest list and come up with the closest approximation of total cost as possible. Giving them a budget wasn't good enough. I guess that means I'll be looking at some other venues. Even though I love this place and really want to hold the party there, it isn't good enough for them.
I hate to sound like a snot or like I'm being spoiled, but I'm really frustrated. I feel like we are being totally reasonable with the amount we want to spend, but I guess that's not good enough. I understand financial hardship, so it makes me feel very torn when I want to spend this money that I know doesn't really exist. Eloping is sounding like a wonderful plan at this time. I just feel like I deserve better. But I know that we don't always get what we want or deserve. I really wish I could get into a better state of mind...or that my parents would. Today was a classic scene from "Father of the Bride", ironically, my favorite movie. "Who else can we ask not to eat? My parents...your mother...".
I seriously don't mind cutting costs. I don't need or even want a fancy wedding. I'll do my own invitations. I'm not having a bridal party. The Hilton has their own centerpieces that I'm totally willing to use rather than spending the extra money on my own and lots of flowers. I'm paying for all the church costs myself. What else? Oh I can't think of anything else...but I'm totally wanting to be flexible. I think they're just freaking out. This too shall pass...
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I am sorry hun! I can honestly say the stress of wedding planning isn't any fun at all!
Please let me know if you need me to anything or beat anyone up for you :)
ok. let's start looking at other venues stat. we're less than 7 months out and there are lots of options out there!! we can do it.
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