OMG! I'm reading through all these posts and cannot believe how expensive weddings are. We are trying to keep our budget at $20,000 for the wedding only. Meaning we are not including our travel, attire, rings. We are expecting 150 ppl are applying the "worst case scenario" non-guest rate at $55 pp. That is still alot cheaper than having a wedding here in LA. When I began researching venues here, I estimated $70,000 for venue/dinner reception for 250 ppl!
I tell everyone this when they ask, "why are you doing your wedding in PV"
Do I look like I can afford a wedding here??