Comments on: Getting Married in a Weak Economy http://manolobrides.com/2009/02/08/getting-married-in-a-weak-economy/ Manolo Loves the Brides! Tue, 22 May 2012 18:25:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Twistie http://manolobrides.com/2009/02/08/getting-married-in-a-weak-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-347569 Twistie Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:33:01 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=2129#comment-347569 Kay, a wedding isn't 'just' about the production unless people are doing it all wrong (and there are plenty in that camp). On the other hand, unless the bride and groom have the spare cash to transport everyone to the wedding themselves, in which case they are unlikely to be terribly worried about most of the tips in this article, the best they can do is plan their event, get across as much as possible the concept that peoples' presence is more important than their presents, and hope for the best. Oh, and I would say that the tip of choosing a single site for both wedding and reception is helpful to some strapped guests. It saves on transportation costs, if it's in a reasonably accessible place. Unfortunately, there's always someone who can't afford to travel or someone who is too concerned with their inability to buy a lavish gift to feel comfortable accepting the invitation, just as there will always be someone who can't get out of work or who is too sick to travel. This is an inevitable disappointment, but that does not make it the happy couple's responsibility. Kay, a wedding isn’t ‘just’ about the production unless people are doing it all wrong (and there are plenty in that camp). On the other hand, unless the bride and groom have the spare cash to transport everyone to the wedding themselves, in which case they are unlikely to be terribly worried about most of the tips in this article, the best they can do is plan their event, get across as much as possible the concept that peoples’ presence is more important than their presents, and hope for the best.

Oh, and I would say that the tip of choosing a single site for both wedding and reception is helpful to some strapped guests. It saves on transportation costs, if it’s in a reasonably accessible place.

Unfortunately, there’s always someone who can’t afford to travel or someone who is too concerned with their inability to buy a lavish gift to feel comfortable accepting the invitation, just as there will always be someone who can’t get out of work or who is too sick to travel. This is an inevitable disappointment, but that does not make it the happy couple’s responsibility.

]]> By: Kay http://manolobrides.com/2009/02/08/getting-married-in-a-weak-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-346848 Kay Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:32:03 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=2129#comment-346848 mmm...but all of this is true with or without a tanked economy. The piece that is missing: What to do when your friends and family cannot come because they have been laid of and have to cut expenses such that travel is out of the question? Why is a wedding JUST about the production of it all? This entire article addresses how a bride can save money planning the production. What about the participants? Not much of a production, on a dime or not, if no one can come. mmm…but all of this is true with or without a tanked economy. The piece that is missing: What to do when your friends and family cannot come because they have been laid of and have to cut expenses such that travel is out of the question? Why is a wedding JUST about the production of it all? This entire article addresses how a bride can save money planning the production. What about the participants? Not much of a production, on a dime or not, if no one can come.

]]> By: Twistie http://manolobrides.com/2009/02/08/getting-married-in-a-weak-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-339932 Twistie Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:25:51 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=2129#comment-339932 Absolutly good ideas, Susan! Thanks for the tip. Absolutly good ideas, Susan! Thanks for the tip.

]]> By: Susan http://manolobrides.com/2009/02/08/getting-married-in-a-weak-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-339922 Susan Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:15:12 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=2129#comment-339922 If you live in the DC area, St. Anthony's Bridal may be able to help you. It is a non-profit helping brides on tight budgets. See www.stanthonysbridal.com. They also host a prom gown giveaway. www.bellaproms.com. Good ideas for everyone no matter where you live. If you live in the DC area, St. Anthony’s Bridal may be able to help you. It is a non-profit helping brides on tight budgets. See http://www.stanthonysbridal.com. They also host a prom gown giveaway. http://www.bellaproms.com. Good ideas for everyone no matter where you live.

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