posted on 16 April 2011 | posted in Fashion
I've had two weddings, so I know more than many people about them. But it's not just the quantity that matters it's the quality. For both of my weddings, my goal was to keep the price as low as possible - from the bridal tiaras to the cost of the buffet - while making it as enjoyable as possible. My first wedding was at an outdoor chapel. We were not particularly religious, and most people don't like sitting through the service, so we got a justice of the peace to do a short service. The weather was perfect, about 75 people attended, and people talked about it for years. But my second wedding got even more attention. It was in my back yard, and included a large tent and a rock-climbing wall. Again, we kept the price low with do-it-yourself stuff whenever we could. My father-in-law wrote a song for us. And once again, the weather was absolutely perfect sunny and 72 degrees. And again, even years later, people tell us what a great and memorable wedding it was. And the total cost for the two combined was just a fraction of what many people spend for just one wedding. Focus on what people will remember, not on making ridiculous details perfect.