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angie805
Answer:They're both very important. I would rather skimp on the flowers and the favors just to make sure I have a great band or DJ and awesome food. Those...
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C_Wachten
Answer:It's all about money!! Even when you are trying to have something simple, it ends up costing an arm and a leg.
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IAMASH
Answer:I wouldn't say that I didn't care, but I didn't make it the primary focus of my life. It's nice to have a goal post out there, but "scoring a point...
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Ashley_Rutledge
Answer:I considered using one of the extra rooms at the reception hall as a kids area (I didn't mind them at the wedding ceremony, but preferred a grown up...
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bstarr
Answer:I would budget $30/head for a typical brunch buffet.
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C_Wachten
Answer:St. Thomas! Friends got married on a private beach in St. Thomas and then had their reception at a very cute B&B. It was private and beautiful.
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