Big Shot Machine - Q&A: Rethinking my whole wedding. Am I crazy?

Question by Southern Bride: Rethinking my whole wedding. Am I crazy?
I feel like I just took the blue pill (or was it the red pill) and I now see a whole new truth about weddings and the “wedding machine” While answering questions yesterday morning I came across a person who asked how they could plan a wedding under $ 1000. I laughed, and so did others, at the idea of planning a wedding under such a strict and tiny budget. There would be no way in hell that anyone could plan a wedding under $ 1000. Then someone answered that may have changed my whole idea of what I think I NEEDED to pull off a wedding. She shared a link.

http://2000dollarwedding.com/2008/07/from-conception-to-reception.html

I was blown away! Her wedding felt so real. It wasn’t about napkin colors, personalized cake cutters, the finest china, useless favors, huge centerpieces, ect.
Every bridal magazine makes you feel like you are missing out on something when there are articles that basically say, “If you want to be cheap and tacky, have a buffet instead of a sit down!” and you end up stressing over what your guests think of everything you put together. Is Aunt Norma going to be offended if we offer a buffet instead of a $ 150 plate meal? Are people going to think we are cheap because we don’t have the most expensive wines and liquors?
TV shows like “Four Weddings” make weddings under $ 10,000 look so cookie cutter. And the $ 30K wedding is so lavish and fun. (And usually the one that wins)

I need to ask a question. ^_^

I’m thinking about growing our own gerbera daisies for the wedding. Do you think that’s crazy? And how many should I grow? When should I plant the first batch?
Also I never wanted the whole big white princess gown. I’m thinking of following my hearts desire for 1950′s white satin dress. http://www.vivienofholloway.com/en/category/50s%20Halterneck%20Luxury%20Dress...
Maybe with a red pettiecoat and red flat ballerina slippers.
*I’m not worried about the fit. We do pin up shots for hobbies and I almost own all the dresses on that website. So I know I will look great in the full circle skirt.*
And how would you feel about writing your own ceremony from scratch? We aren’t religious so we don’t need the “under God” stuff.

I realize now that the most important thing I want is for this day to feel like us. I don’t want to just be “another Saturday night wedding at the hotel ballroom” I no longer want to spend $ $ $ $ on a wedding gown. I don’t care about what kind of font goes on napkins.
Sorry it’s so long, but I kind of want well thought out answers.
Perse-That was my mothers concern until I showed her the halter dresses I already own from that site. I do have 1 satin one from the site and it’s beautiful material. The website doesn’t do those dresses justice.
I don’t want anyone to think that they have to spend $ 2000 on their wedding. I’m probably going to be way ver $ 2000, but I think my point is that I no longer feel pressured to spend $ 30k for stuff I don’t want but the wedding machine tells me that I need to have a nice wedding.

Best answer:

Answer by Fred F
Good for you. Your Common sense will go a long way in your life.

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