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To pay or not to pay...

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  • CH27
    CH27 Posts: 5,531 Forumite
    Pay the debt off & then start saving for the wedding.

    People pay stupid money for weddings now & seem to forgot getting married is so much more than a day playing dress up.
    Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.
  • jamesarpc
    jamesarpc Posts: 14 Forumite
    I agree. If it was down to me I'd get married by an Elvis impersonator at Toppers in Hemsby and rent a beach hut for the honeymoon, but the average British wedding costs between £12,000 and £20,000 these days.

    Anyway, the monye has been transferred and I'm putting the lot into debts first thing on Tuesday.
    Thanks for all your help.
  • telboyo
    telboyo Posts: 410 Forumite
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    jamesarpc wrote: »
    I agree. If it was down to me I'd get married by an Elvis impersonator at Toppers in Hemsby and rent a beach hut for the honeymoon, but the average British wedding costs between £12,000 and £20,000 these days.

    Anyway, the monye has been transferred and I'm putting the lot into debts first thing on Tuesday.
    Thanks for all your help.

    How the hell can you spend 12 to 20k on a wedding- are you paying for all the guests outfits?
  • WellKnownSid
    WellKnownSid Posts: 2,180 Forumite
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    jamesarpc wrote: »
    but the average British wedding costs between £12,000 and £20,000 these days.

    The average British wedding results in divorce... So the trick is NOT to have an average British wedding ;)
  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    When OH and I got married albeit 22yrs ago, it was in a registry office, I wore a 2nd hand dress, him his work suit.

    Cousin did the flowers (that was her wedding gift), Mother in law did the cake, neice did my hair and makeup.

    My Dad drove in our car, (with ribbons). Reception was held at Mother in laws house, Dad paid for the food, the radio provided the music:o

    Our honeymoon was in our caravan in Suffolk. We had a lovely day.
    If you want to waste money thats easy to do, saving it takes work.
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    Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only then will you realize that money cannot be eaten.
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  • chalkie99
    chalkie99 Posts: 1,618 Forumite
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  • Derivative
    Derivative Posts: 1,698 Forumite
    edited 22 April 2011 at 10:26PM
    Dippypud wrote: »
    When OH and I got married albeit 22yrs ago, it was in a registry office, I wore a 2nd hand dress, him his work suit.

    Cousin did the flowers (that was her wedding gift), Mother in law did the cake, neice did my hair and makeup.

    My Dad drove in our car, (with ribbons). Reception was held at Mother in laws house, Dad paid for the food, the radio provided the music:o

    Our honeymoon was in our caravan in Suffolk. We had a lovely day.
    If you want to waste money thats easy to do, saving it takes work.

    That sounds to me beautiful, and what marriage really should be about. :)
    No need to splash the cash and impress other people.
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  • clarky27
    clarky27 Posts: 53 Forumite
    Most definately pay debts before a wedding! x
  • Foggster
    Foggster Posts: 1,023 Forumite
    jamesarpc wrote: »

    Anyway, the monye has been transferred and I'm putting the lot into debts first thing on Tuesday.
    Thanks for all your help.

    Do you mind if I make myself sound like my mum and say "what a sensible young man you are"!!!

    You have made an excellent decision and I hope your gf appreciates you.

    Good Luck! :T
  • Tommyboi78
    Tommyboi78 Posts: 14 Forumite
    Shed the debt first then any spending for your wedding later on if you need to you can take on debt at a lower interest rate, You'll be suprised just how handy 0 % credit cards are .
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