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[-] varyingExpertise@feddit.org 6 points 2 months ago

If it's expected, you have a circle of friends that do not really align with your idea of a good life. Sounds harsh, but please, I've been to fun weddings that were had at maybe 3k€ and nobody left hungry or thirsty and the close family guests from far away were even booked rooms nearby.

[-] qarbone@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I won't say that's impossible but claims like that need a year, country, and count of guests.

[-] varyingExpertise@feddit.org 4 points 2 months ago

2011-ish, Bavaria, 30-ish guests.

[-] qarbone@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Ok, I can see that pricepoint with those metrics.

In my wedding culture (African), a small wedding has 60 guests, and a respectable one cracks 100. If you're doing that anywhere in the West, you're racking up a charge even if you're trying to be frugal.

But it also doesn't feel good for many people to have to scrimp and save on one of the few big social events of adult life, besides the funeral.

[-] Samskara@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Don’t Wedding guests give money as gift?

[-] qarbone@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Yeah, but it's like a 30% rebate unless you've got rich and generous guests.

And most venues won't accept an IOU for after your wedding guests make you good for it.

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