Ive been with my boyfriend for about 3 years and were planning on getting married. We are planning a graduation celebration trip to Hawaii in may (graduating with my second bachelors). I thought it would be really neat to just get married while were over there, just the two of us on a beach somewhere. However, my mom informed me that there are alot of costs involved in doing that (well, still less than a "traditional" wedding, but still) What kind of costs would be involved? I know that the license itself is 60...but how much would we have to shell out for a priest and all that good stuff? Any help is appreciated!! Thanks!
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I dont want a "traditional" wedding. I just want the JOP part on a beach in hawaii. No guests, no reception, just me and my man getting married on a beach. Im not spending the amount of a new car on one day of my life.
*sigh*.....well, thanks for your detailed explanation of why you wouldnt want to get married on a beach. However, I do. I am very socially shy, and dont want to be the center of attention for a traditional wedding. Im not religious so even a really pretty church isnt going to send "shivers up my spine". But getting married to my boyfriend on one of the most beautiful islands on the planet would. No, there would be no guests, as Ive already said. No, its not about saving money, even though I wouldnt waste money on a traditional wedding, thats not the driving factor behind this choice. Yes, I have family, some that will be disappointed to not get to see us getting married, but no, I dont care enough to have to get all gussied up and in front of everyone. This is what I want to do, not you. My question deals with what I need to do to make this happen, not your feelings on my choice.
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I think you mom is speculating, and secretly trying to get you to get married closer to home where she can attend. I'm not aware of any extra costs just because it's the state of Hawaii. If you're going there anyway, I think it's a good idea :)
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I would never consider getting married on a beach, you will end up paying for something that will never be as lovely as a traditional wedding and the beauty of a church sending shivers up and down your spine. Your hair will blow everywhere, there is no real formality, just a stroll onto the beach and a few rickety chairs that sink in the sand when your guests sit on them. You will never be able to invite the elderly in your family, the cost of a wedding means getting people over there that are not living there, unless you have no family or do not care whether they are there or not. However, good luck saving money.
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A normal priced wedding is about $20,000. A cheap wedding is under $10,000. I am planning mine on a $4,000 budget, and let me tell you, it is extremely hard to do.
If a wedding is what you want, and not a JP/Courthouse wedding... pretty much just the legal part.
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I think you mom is speculating, and secretly trying to get you to get married closer to home where she can attend. I'm not aware of any extra costs just because it's the state of Hawaii. If you're going there anyway, I think it's a good idea :)
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I would never consider getting married on a beach, you will end up paying for something that will never be as lovely as a traditional wedding and the beauty of a church sending shivers up and down your spine. Your hair will blow everywhere, there is no real formality, just a stroll onto the beach and a few rickety chairs that sink in the sand when your guests sit on them. You will never be able to invite the elderly in your family, the cost of a wedding means getting people over there that are not living there, unless you have no family or do not care whether they are there or not. However, good luck saving money.
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A normal priced wedding is about $20,000. A cheap wedding is under $10,000. I am planning mine on a $4,000 budget, and let me tell you, it is extremely hard to do.
If a wedding is what you want, and not a JP/Courthouse wedding... pretty much just the legal part.
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