Planning a wedding can be both enjoyable and financially burdensome. The author recounts their own experience where a large chunk of their budget was spent on a venue in Santa Barbara, known for its high costs. Despite being pleased with their marriage, they express regret over the expenses that restricted their ability to support out-of-state guests and provide special treats for their bridal party. They emphasize that alternative locations could have significantly eased financial strain and enabled a more inclusive celebration.
Planning a wedding can be fun at times, but it can also be painfully expensive. We spent a premium on our venue and vendors because of where we chose to get married.
Had we done more research and found a different location in a more affordable city, we likely could've saved a ton of money.
We invited a lot of friends and family from out of state because my husband and I met each other outside our hometowns. However, since we were putting so much money down on the venue, catering, and other wedding costs, we weren't able to cover our out-of-state guests' hotel stays or travel expenses.
Beyond not covering the airfare or hotels for our out-of-state friends and family, we also couldn't afford to do anything special for our bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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