What's your opinion on "saving money" weddings?

kmalls · March 2016

By this I mean any wedding that cuts BIG corners to save money, like holding it on a Friday night/Sunday evening (or, even worse, any of the weekday nights), a cash-only bar, hors d'oeuvres instead of a meal, asking for money instead of gifts, etc.

This has been on my mind as one of my BFF's just sent our group of friends an email saying she's scrapping her original wedding plans and going with something "simpler" to "save money." This includes some of the above-listed sins. I'm not sure if it makes a difference, but the money-saving thing is all about principle rather than necessity.

What say you? Are "money saving" weddings tacky, or are you cool with them?

aesthyerin · March 2016

I am a wedding celebrant so have seen a lot of weddings. There have been ones that are a bit tacky but also ones that were on the frugal side that were so amazing. I think a wedding can be amazing or tacky either way just depends on how it is done.

kmalls · March 2016

aesthyerin said:

I am a wedding celebrant so have seen a lot of weddings. There have been ones that are a bit tacky but also ones that were on the frugal side that were so amazing. I think a wedding can be amazing or tacky either way just depends on how it is done.

I agree, but I also think there are ways to be frugal while still providing your guests with things like a meal and booze.

simcal18 · March 2016

The Knot has really good advice about this sort of thing. The long and short of it is that there is nothing wrong with a modest wedding so long as you are hosting your guests appropriately. So Friday/Sunday wedding -- totally fine. Hors d'ourves and cake instead a of a full meal -- fine if you're doing a simple 2 PM ceremony/reception where people won't expect a full meal, but not cool if you are only serving snacks at a dinnertime reception where people will be hungry for an actual dinner. Cash bars and asking for money instead of gifts -- never okay. You should never ask guests to help pay for the party YOU are hosting as a "thank you" for attending your wedding, and asking for cash is just tacky and gross.

MRSCORKER · March 2016

We had a Sunday afternoon wedding because it was way cheaper (and all of the dates were booked that we wanted). That being said, the ceremony was at 3 and the reception was over by 9 so we didn't throw a rager until 2 am. I personally think cash bars are tacky, there are plenty of ways to cut corners and save and still have an open bar. We saved money by limiting the guest list. In my opinion, if you don't want to spend a ton, don't invite 250+ people.

SuperKristy85 · March 2016

The only thing I would say that I think is tacky is a cash bar. I would just prefer an alcohol free wedding. And for me I think its less about being tacky or rude per say but that most weddings are open bar so your guests are taken off guard and may not be prepared for a cash bar (at least that is how I have felt at the ones I have been to). There are cute ways to do a lot of that stuff too. I think the websites that allow guests to give gifts as cash are ok, I have been to several weddings where the meal was homemade by family instead of catered and that didn't take away from anything. Weddings are really expensive and doing what you can to cut un necesseary costs is a great idea. I have a few friends that spent fortunes on their weddings and later regretted it looking back. But I also have freidns that have spent fortunes on weddings and don't regret it. I spent probably somewhere in between on my wedding and I loved every aspect of it, I wouldn't change it at all.

SuperKristy85 · March 2016

I also agree with @aesthyerin that it really does depend on how it is done.

MRSCORKER · March 2016

I have another thing to add. I went to a wedding once where they only served finger foods like you would typically see at a cocktail hour. We were starving when we left and ended up leaving earlier than we would have to go get food. I wasn't upset by it but if I think you should mention to your friend that if she wants people to stay and celebrate, she needs to feed them.

krzyriver · March 2016

I don't think there's anything wrong with it. People always want to have an opinion when it's not their money that's being spent.

If your friends want to celebrate with you, they'll understand. Anyone who's going to be a stink about how you celebrate your own wedding and what you can afford doesn't need to be there.

Also, I don't get the big deal about a cash bar. I had no bar, and my friends didn't understand why. They begged me to have a cash bar cause they knew I couldn't afford an open bar. But in the end it was too expensive and we had a dry wedding. We all went out for drinks afterwards.

All that being said, I would never ask for cash. That's always tacky. I also hate that dance where you have to pay to dance with the bride. I skipped that one.

smmatt08 · March 2016

Friday evening weddings make me angry. If I am a wedding guest, I'm not going to take vacation time from work for your wedding yet how am I supposed to make it to a 5:30 or even 6 pm ceremony?

kmalls · March 2016

krzyriver said:

I don't think there's anything wrong with it. People always want to have an opinion when it's not their money that's being spent.

If your friends want to celebrate with you, they'll understand. Anyone who's going to be a stink about how you celebrate your own wedding and what you can afford doesn't need to be there.

Also, I don't get the big deal about a cash bar. I had no bar, and my friends didn't understand why. They begged me to have a cash bar cause they knew I couldn't afford an open bar. But in the end it was too expensive and we had a dry wedding. We all went out for drinks afterwards.

All that being said, I would never ask for cash. That's always tacky. I also hate that dance where you have to pay to dance with the bride. I skipped that one.

...and I kinda feel like that's just an excuse for being rude to guests. Yes, you (or your parents or whoever) are paying for the wedding, but that's not a reason to be all "I don't care about the comfort of my guests, I want what I want!" People spend money on attending weddings, in many cases LOTS of money. To celebrate you. At least give them a drink and some good food to say thanks.

krzyriver · March 2016

kmalls said:

krzyriver said:

I don't think there's anything wrong with it. People always want to have an opinion when it's not their money that's being spent.

If your friends want to celebrate with you, they'll understand. Anyone who's going to be a stink about how you celebrate your own wedding and what you can afford doesn't need to be there.

Also, I don't get the big deal about a cash bar. I had no bar, and my friends didn't understand why. They begged me to have a cash bar cause they knew I couldn't afford an open bar. But in the end it was too expensive and we had a dry wedding. We all went out for drinks afterwards.

All that being said, I would never ask for cash. That's always tacky. I also hate that dance where you have to pay to dance with the bride. I skipped that one.

...and I kinda feel like that's just an excuse for being rude to guests. Yes, you (or your parents or whoever) are paying for the wedding, but that's not a reason to be all "I don't care about the comfort of my guests, I want what I want!" People spend money on attending weddings, in many cases LOTS of money. To celebrate you. At least give them a drink and some good food to say thanks.

Except that some people can't afford very much. Do they not deserve a beautiful wedding day because they can't afford an open bar on top of everything else? I don't see how that's rude. The only way that would be rude was if you decided to forgo an actual meal and didn't tell anyone. I'd be pretty pissed if I showed up thinking I was getting dinner and I wasn't. Other than that, I'm happy to celebrate with people I love however they want (can afford) to celebrate.

Every wedding I've ever been to had to cut a corner somewhere to afford everything. And even if it was a bummer, I didn't care because it wasn't my wedding.

rebeccuh · March 2016

We kind of had a cash bar. Free beer and wine, and champagne for the toast, but everything else - sorry. Pony up, drunks. This may be is because we are in Wisconsin where drinking is a way of life, and our friends and family are really, really good at it. We were pretty poor at the time. If we had had an open bar we'd have been bankrupted for life. We tried to split the difference. We did provide a great dinner and cake though.

ETA: typed cash when I meant to type open. Sense: what is that?

MRSCORKER · March 2016

@rebeccuh I've been to many weddings that just offer beer/wine and no one had a problem with it at all. They maybe snuck a flask or 2 in but I don't see anything wrong with having a limited open bar.

blaf322 · March 2016

@MRSCORKER ... that happened to us too! At a family member's wedding... DH, my parents and I all left early and stopped by McDonalds on the way because we were starving! Everyone was eating from the kids food set up they had because what they had for adults was so skimp and the chicken tenders and fries were.... food lol

kmalls · March 2016

krzyriver said:

kmalls said:

krzyriver said:

I don't think there's anything wrong with it. People always want to have an opinion when it's not their money that's being spent.

If your friends want to celebrate with you, they'll understand. Anyone who's going to be a stink about how you celebrate your own wedding and what you can afford doesn't need to be there.

Also, I don't get the big deal about a cash bar. I had no bar, and my friends didn't understand why. They begged me to have a cash bar cause they knew I couldn't afford an open bar. But in the end it was too expensive and we had a dry wedding. We all went out for drinks afterwards.

All that being said, I would never ask for cash. That's always tacky. I also hate that dance where you have to pay to dance with the bride. I skipped that one.

...and I kinda feel like that's just an excuse for being rude to guests. Yes, you (or your parents or whoever) are paying for the wedding, but that's not a reason to be all "I don't care about the comfort of my guests, I want what I want!" People spend money on attending weddings, in many cases LOTS of money. To celebrate you. At least give them a drink and some good food to say thanks.

Except that some people can't afford very much. Do they not deserve a beautiful wedding day because they can't afford an open bar on top of everything else? I don't see how that's rude. The only way that would be rude was if you decided to forgo an actual meal and didn't tell anyone. I'd be pretty pissed if I showed up thinking I was getting dinner and I wasn't. Other than that, I'm happy to celebrate with people I love however they want (can afford) to celebrate.

Every wedding I've ever been to had to cut a corner somewhere to afford everything. And even if it was a bummer, I didn't care because it wasn't my wedding.

I completely agree with you, but my question wasn't about whether substituting daisies for peonies (or skipping flowers altogether), or a DJ instead of a full band was tacky. Of course cutting corners is fine, it's a fact of life for most people. I'm talking about the BIG cuts, like holding a wedding at a time that's inconvenient for everyone on the planet or not providing dinner at dinner time.

smmatt08 · March 2016

@rebeccuhWe had beer and wine only. We also had the bar close an hour before the reception ended to save a little money and so people could sober up. I didn't hear any comments (before, during, or after) and people still stayed to the end of the reception, in fact my mom was kicking people out!

FemShep · March 2016

I had a Friday night wedding, so clearly I'm OK with non-Saturday weddings! We understood that some people may not be able to attend, but it worked out much better for us and allowed us to splurge on food and drinks.

A friend is a wedding planner, and was telling me about her Soup Bride. They served salad, breadsticks, and 7 kinds of soup. Apparently it was a disaster-people got smashed because they weren't eating real food, there were bathroom issues because so many people had to pee. Ugh.

I do think that a cash bar should be avoided at all costs, and that guests should never be made to contribute financially to their evening (through suggested cash gifts, paying for a meal at a shower, or a cash bar). I don't think a guest should have to pull out a wallet.

krzyriver · March 2016

kmalls said:

krzyriver said:

kmalls said:

krzyriver said:

I don't think there's anything wrong with it. People always want to have an opinion when it's not their money that's being spent.

If your friends want to celebrate with you, they'll understand. Anyone who's going to be a stink about how you celebrate your own wedding and what you can afford doesn't need to be there.

Also, I don't get the big deal about a cash bar. I had no bar, and my friends didn't understand why. They begged me to have a cash bar cause they knew I couldn't afford an open bar. But in the end it was too expensive and we had a dry wedding. We all went out for drinks afterwards.

All that being said, I would never ask for cash. That's always tacky. I also hate that dance where you have to pay to dance with the bride. I skipped that one.

...and I kinda feel like that's just an excuse for being rude to guests. Yes, you (or your parents or whoever) are paying for the wedding, but that's not a reason to be all "I don't care about the comfort of my guests, I want what I want!" People spend money on attending weddings, in many cases LOTS of money. To celebrate you. At least give them a drink and some good food to say thanks.

Except that some people can't afford very much. Do they not deserve a beautiful wedding day because they can't afford an open bar on top of everything else? I don't see how that's rude. The only way that would be rude was if you decided to forgo an actual meal and didn't tell anyone. I'd be pretty pissed if I showed up thinking I was getting dinner and I wasn't. Other than that, I'm happy to celebrate with people I love however they want (can afford) to celebrate.

Every wedding I've ever been to had to cut a corner somewhere to afford everything. And even if it was a bummer, I didn't care because it wasn't my wedding.

I completely agree with you, but my question wasn't about whether substituting daisies for peonies (or skipping flowers altogether), or a DJ instead of a full band was tacky. Of course cutting corners is fine, it's a fact of life for most people. I'm talking about the BIG cuts, like holding a wedding at a time that's inconvenient for everyone on the planet or not proving dinner at dinner time.

If the person is upfront about it with their guests and realizes that not everyone may be able to come because of when it is (and doesn't make a stink about it) then it's fine. You can only do what you can afford.

Now, if it's inconvenient for someone who's been asked to be IN the wedding, that's different. I think if you had one plan and asked someone to be a part of it, you shouldn't make any changes without speaking to your party first. That would definitely be rude.

I agree, I wasn't really talking about the little things. I guess I went off on my own little tangent because of the whole open/cash/no bar thing. Lol.

MRSCORKER · March 2016

@FemShep The soup wedding story reminded of a wedding I went to a few years ago and they served breakfast for dinner. It was so weird. Like, I get that the bride and groom just really liked breakfast food but it was a black tie wedding, super fancy, white glove service and I'm putting cream cheese on a bagel? So. Weird. I would have been down with a breakfast station maybe but whatevs. At least there was food. Lol

rebeccuh · March 2016

@MRSCORKER Haha, yeah I am certain there were flasks and probably pre-gaming too, but that's okay. Everyone had a good time and nobody died.

samkins · March 2016

I think hosted cocktail hour followed by a cash bar is fair... or just serve beer and wine.

A full meal for me is a must, I know I get super cranky when hungry so. Feed people.

A lot of couples live together for years before getting hitched, so I get not wanting to register for stuff they already have. It's tough to be tactful about asking for cash, so my hubby and I made a honeyfund website and it was great. Guests felt like they were contributing and buying something and we have cash to spend on the honeymoon.

At the end of the day, if you really want to save money, elope or keep it small.

CopperBoom86 · March 2016

smmatt08 said:

Friday evening weddings make me angry. If I am a wedding guest, I'm not going to take vacation time from work for your wedding yet how am I supposed to make it to a 5:30 or even 6 pm ceremony?

So much this.

Edited cause TB posted before I was finished: I do think cheap weddings are tacky. If I couldn't afford to treat my guests appropriately, I would simply cut the guest list until I could.

My SIL is about to have her second wedding. She's doing it on the cheap and it's already getting on my nerves. She asked me to make her cake (for free), which I don't mind, but she picked out something HUGE and elaborate. Rude. She also asked a few ladies from the church to make "bring a dish." The wedding is not even at the church. So essentially, she just asked some of her guests to bring a dish. Also, they're having a cash bar, which personally, I don't have a problem with, but it just adds to their cheapness.... And the most egregious offense of all: they've started a Go Fund Me account for their "wedding fund." No. Just NO.

joyful08 · March 2016

I just feel like the purpose of a wedding is to marry two people together. And ultimately that's the only purpose. Not to cater to the guests. It's about the bride and groom. Now if they decide to feed their guests and serve alcohol and all that it's just a bonus. The purpose is just to see your two friends commit themselves to each other. The rest isn't important in the end.

Wishilivedinflorida · March 2016

We were young when DH and I got hitched (both 22) and unfortunately had to foot 100% of the bill. We ended up doing a Saturday late morning ceremony at the church, followed by a dry lunch reception at the church hall. We then had a bonfire with a keg later that night at my in-laws and had plenty of food to serve everyone a second time (our caterer was awesome). Nobody except some of my more alcohol-dependent annoying family members said a word. In fact, I had so many compliments on how the simplicity of the ceremony and celebration really allowed everyone to focus on the marriage celebration itself, and how everyone still was well-fed and had a great time (and not drunk I might add). I wouldn't change a thing if given the chance again (except maybe elope somewhere exotic instead! Ha!)

ETA: I believe that cash bars are pretty tacky. There are plenty of ways to save on alcohol costs, or just forgo it altogether if it's a huge deal. And I firmly believe guests should get at least a meal. If I could do it (twice!) on my budget, anyone can make something work. All the other stuff doesn't bother me. If I can't get to your weird wedding time/date I just won't come. No biggie.

Lauren0216 · March 2016

Having a Friday night wedding is hardly a way to cut Big corners. We had our wedding on a Friday night in the summer because I wanted an evening celebration and our church won't do a Saturday evening wedding because it interferes with mass times (I'm Catholic). I was just very surprised to see that posted because we spent a ton on our wedding. A wedding is a big lifetime event. In my opinion, doing a cash bar (or no bar) would be cutting big corners. Guests should never be asked to pay for anything at your wedding.

OrangeEv · March 2016

I have a close-ish friend who has to pay for her entire wedding, so she is only inviting a very small number of people to her wedding, and having a big backyard party a few weeks later.

I completely understand her need to save money and at least she is not trying to invite everyone and then not having enough food/space/etc for them, but I am sad that I won't get to physically see her say I do.

But you know, my opinion is it's THEIR day and as long as they are happy, it's cool. I am actually going to be on vacation for my friend's wedding and couldn't go even if I was invited.

brzvice · March 2016

There are ways to cut cost in way guests will barely notice as long as the details are executed in a creative way.

In 2010 we had a wonderful Saturday 11am church wedding ceremony with a 12:30 luncheon afterwards at a nice restaurant with a banquet room. We had a champagne toast and open Bar from 12:30-2:30. Salad and bread served at 1:00 and a plated lunch each guest chose on their invitation was served at 1:30. We also hired a 3 piece band to entertain our guests while they ate. Most people left by 3:30 aside from family and friends who chose to take the party downstairs from the banquet room to the bar. Our guests knew that we had a flight that night to our honeymoon destination and a luncheon reception seemed both practical and financially beneficial. Our reception had a touch of all the traditional elements like cake cutting, first dance and guest table gifts but we left out the "party" details like a DJ, Garter/Bouquet toss that seemed more appropriate for an evening reception. We still hear what a great time our guests had even 5 years later.

LizaKate1213 · March 2016

I was 20 weeks with DS when we had our wedding. We did it in my grandmother's back yard, food was a delicious pig roast (done by professionals), we had a keg and champagne, and (gasp) it was on a Sunday afternoon. There were 40 people total, including us. It all cost $2500 total. It's their wedding, if it is so inconvenient then don't go. I think people dream of these big fancy weddings but reality is harsh, and sometimes that means cutting corners to fit in your biggest dreams. I don't judge.

sparklegrump · March 2016

This post is why people are $25k in debt and get divorced 6 months later.

My family and friends came to our Friday night wedding and had a great time eating from a small town caterer and dancing. We had 2 kegs and some bottles of wine. We spent a total of less than $4000 on the whole thing. Why can't people just be happy for the bride and groom and go to celebrate instead of judging and criticizing? I seriously don't get it. I've never once thought badly of a cash bar at a wedding. If someone is seriously that offended about something happening at a wedding, don't go.

ebk1020 · March 2016

I planned my wedding for Sunday as it happened to be the least expensive day of the week; we also kept the guest list to a max of 50 which meant just family and very close friends. Brunch was served with a mimosa bar which was absolutely perfect as everything started at noon. I also saved money by doing all of my flower arrangements, except my bouquet (I would not recommend this unless you have some experience, which thankfully I did). I was able to order flowers in bulk which meant that they cost me about 2x less than they would have if I had used a florist. Looking back on it, I am very glad my DH and I went about it this way. We have no outstanding bills from our wedding which was in September and this is an especially good thing as we were not planning on getting pregnant so soon.

kmalls · March 2016

sparklegrump said:

This post is why people are $25k in debt and get divorced 6 months later.

My family and friends came to our Friday night wedding and had a great time eating from a small town caterer and dancing. We had 2 kegs and some bottles of wine. We spent a total of less than $4000 on the whole thing. Why can't people just be happy for the bride and groom and go to celebrate instead of judging and criticizing? I seriously don't get it. I've never once thought badly of a cash bar at a wedding. If someone is seriously that offended about something happening at a wedding, don't go.

@sparklegrump - calm down. Your reception sounds lovely. You fed your guests and provided drinks. That's a great illustration of how to do a wedding on a budget. This post is not about crapping on affordable weddings, it's about those who choose to make major cuts (like not providing food and drink) that effect the guests in a negative way.

You and and I differ on whether a cash bar is ok, but who cares? That's what opinions are all about.

Also, easy on the judgement that people who spend more are going to be divorced 6 months later. You're mad at a perceived slight about money, but you have no problem going the other way and making a harsh judgement yourself?

mrskratt · March 2016

I personally don't understand big, elaborate weddings. Why would you spend so much money on one day, to make everyone else happy? Weddings are suppose to be about you and your SO, without worrying about
anyone else, or inconvienincing anyone else.
DH and I were planning a big wedding, paying for t 100% and listening and worrying about everyone's options. We said screw it. Eloped at a local, gorgeous brewery, for free, without telling anyone. We had our photographer there. DH zipped up my dress, help me put on my shoes, bustled my dress and it was amazing. Our photographer was crying. We didn't have to worrying about anyone else, but us.
We had a backyard BBQ later that summer to celebrate and everyone kept telling us how much they wish they eloped and did what we did.
Just my thoughts.

emmaaa · March 2016

There are tons of ways to cut corners and still host your guests properly. If you choose to have a Friday or non-Saturday wedding, expect less people to come. If you host a reception during non-meal times, don't plan for it to last very long. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a very minimal wedding. There is also nothing wrong with a big elaborate wedding.

I always hate excuses for poor behavior and poor hosting.If you don't have the money, have a simple park/court house/etc wedding instead. A guest shouldn't have to open their wallets at your wedding. A guest also shouldn't leave after a meal time to go somewhere else and eat. If you can only afford for your guests to have beer and wine, only offer beer and wine.

PrimRoseMama · March 2016

I give no cares as long as I get to eat cake & drink some bubbly (sparkling grape or champagne). I find that it's not my business what someone spent on their wedding. Not my finances, so not my problem.

nlane0723 · March 2016

Guests should never be asked to pay for anything at an event. An "associate" of mine had a potluck style wedding and asked everyone to bring a dish.

sparklegrump · March 2016

@kmalls Of course not everyone who spends a lot of money on their wedding is going to get divorced. But some people are so in it for the party and impressing their people that they can't even look past the wedding day.

I wasn't feeling defensive of my own wedding; we had a blast. I just think that it's too bad people would rather not go to a wedding of someone they love than go to one with a cash bar. If a close friend had to cut me from their guest list because the other guests insisted on a full spread and unlimited drinks, I would be seriously hurt.

CopperBoom86 · March 2016

"It's their wedding; it's for them, not the guests" is a nice sentiment, but it's not exactly true. Sure, the Bride and Groom are the guests of honor, but I didn't spend 10 grand on my wedding just for me and DH. When you invite people to an event that's all about you and where they're required to bring a gift, you should treat them well. Now, what's considered "treating them well" is up to each couple and everyone has a different opinion on that.

Overall, I think if you avoid the major faux pas, there's nothing wrong with having a budget friendly wedding. The trick is, like some others have said, cutting corners in places where it's not blatantly noticeable. Our best friends spend $5,000 on their wedding and had 300 guests. It was a wonderful wedding and no one noticed where they cut corners. They had a three course plated meal, two huge cakes, an ice cream and glass bottle coke station, and a fun photo booth. They cut costs by having the ceremony at the church and the reception in the church gym (both free), she ordered her flowers from Fresh Market (they were CHEAP and looked awesome), I made her cakes as my wedding gift to them, a family friend who was just starting out in the catering business did their food (they had never done a wedding of that size before, so they gave them a deep discount since it was kind of a guinea pig situation), and they didn't do favors (who even cares about wedding favors anyway?) I say all that to say that it CAN be done. You can have a cheap wedding without having a tacky wedding. You just have to put a little thought into it

clb1984 · March 2016

I think it's the bride and groom's choice, guests should just be happy to be a part of their wedding day. If you're not happy with it, don't go. I don't think anyone should get into debt or financial worries because of a wedding day, it takes away from the enjoyment and the real reason you're getting married.

Cash bars are more common in Wales where I grew up, but then guests aren't expected to give super expensive wedding gifts. I live in Canada now where every wedding I've been to has had an open bar, but then as a guest you're expected to give at least $100 per guest as a gift. So maybe it depends where you are and the traditions in your area.

One thing I'm not a huge fan of is multiple showers and parties leading up to the wedding where gifts are expected...just like I don't think the couple should go into debt, I don't think guests should either

I went to a wedding a few years ago with a formal engagement party where everyone took gifts, a bachelorette where the bride registered for gifts (??), a stag and doe, a bridal shower, a baby shower (the bride was pregnant) and the wedding gift... That wedding got very expensive to attend!

We did destination and found a great resort which had good reviews and a reasonable price, and did no gifts. We had an amazing trip with close friends and family (40 ppl), had the most relaxed wedding day and have some great memories:)

smmatt08 · March 2016

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dam0ne4 · March 2016

I think people should have the wedding they can afford but still look out for their guests. I would rather have a backyard BBQ wedding with a keg before making my guests buy their own drinks or not give them enough food. I think there are many ways you can do a wedding on a budget and still provide a good time for your guests.

Also it doesn't matter what day of the week someone has a wedding, but they need to understand that not everyone might be able to make it. I had a Friday wedding and was totally understanding that it meant some people couldn't come.

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