Disney weddings tonight-$70,000!!!!!!

[DukeStreetKing]

Imagine there's no heaven,
It's easy if you try,
No hell below us,
Above us only sky,
Imagine all the people
living for today...

Imagine there's no countries,
It isnt hard to do,
Nothing to kill or die for,
No religion too,
Imagine all the people
living life in peace...

Imagine no possesions,
I wonder if you can,
No need for greed or hunger,
A brotherhood of man,
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...

You may say Im a dreamer,
but Im not the only one,
I hope some day you'll join us,
And the world will live as one.

 

[workinggal]

I see you got married in disney, why didn't you donate that money to charity and get married by a Justice of the Peace?

WDW Wedding 8/5/02
Disneyland Paris January 1997
WDW July 1998 - All Star Sports
WDW Sept 2000 - Grand Floridian
WDW April 2002 - Coronado Springs
WDW August 2002 - Grand Floridian RPC honeymoon room, Wilderness Lodge honeymoon room, & Animal Kingdom Lodge
DVC Villas January 2003 - Hilton Head
WDW September 2003 - All Star Music, Grand Floridian
WDW July 2004 - Dolphin, Boardwalk Inn, Grand Floridian Royal Palm Club

Wow, lots more charitable donations could have been made instead of taking all of those vacations too.

Why didn't you do that instead of vacation?

Could it be because its your money and that's how you choose to spend it?

Its much easier to preach the way you'd like things done than it is to actually do it yourself.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Originally posted by hmp2z
I had a dream that one day, everyone making 6 or 7 figures a year decided to use their money to make a difference, instead of spending $35-70K in a 24 hour span on a party to show off for their friends. They donated to charities. They took time off work to be mentors and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. They stopped driving Hummers, because they realized what it was doing to our environment. They stopped buying dogs, and started adopting and saving lives from the pounds.
The weird thing was that, instead of enjoying themselves less, they then began to enjoy themselves MORE. Princess types who once criticized the free food that they were given at their Disney wedding tastings, calling it "Chicken McParm," stopped being so critical. Instead of only worrying about themselves, they began to think about others.
It was a pretty good dream...
Cheers!
Heather W

Pot, kettle. Maybe you should take that info out of your siggy before posting something like this.

 

[hmp2z]

Not at all - I definitely stand by my dream! Ask me what I'm spending my summer doing...
Cheers!
Heather W

 

[Miss Jasmine]

So how do you know other people aren't doing things you don't know about? Quite judgmental aren't you?

 

[Fantasia Sam]

Originally posted by hmp2z
I had a dream that one day, everyone making 6 or 7 figures a year decided to use their money to make a difference, instead of spending $35-70K in a 24 hour span on a party to show off for their friends. They donated to charities. They took time off work to be mentors and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. They stopped driving Hummers, because they realized what it was doing to our environment. They stopped buying dogs, and started adopting and saving lives from the pounds.
The weird thing was that, instead of enjoying themselves less, they then began to enjoy themselves MORE. Princess types who once criticized the free food that they were given at their Disney wedding tastings, calling it "Chicken McParm," stopped being so critical. Instead of only worrying about themselves, they began to think about others.
It was a pretty good dream...
Cheers!
Heather W

Sorry I have to laugh I didn't realise that only those making 6 or 7 figures would be the only ones to afford a party for $35-70K ?

 

[beattyfamily]

Originally posted by hmp2z
I had a dream that one day, everyone making 6 or 7 figures a year decided to use their money to make a difference, instead of spending $35-70K in a 24 hour span on a party to show off for their friends. They donated to charities. They took time off work to be mentors and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. They stopped driving Hummers, because they realized what it was doing to our environment. They stopped buying dogs, and started adopting and saving lives from the pounds.
The weird thing was that, instead of enjoying themselves less, they then began to enjoy themselves MORE. Princess types who once criticized the free food that they were given at their Disney wedding tastings, calling it "Chicken McParm," stopped being so critical. Instead of only worrying about themselves, they began to think about others.
It was a pretty good dream...
Cheers!
Heather W

 

[Arabella Figg 2003]

Incredible.

what makes you think that the person who spends $70k on a party didn't also contribute $70k to charity this year, or that she didn't spend hours and hours doing volunteer work?

yes, there are people who have lots of money who spend it on themselves and never think of others. but there are also many wealthy folk who are philanthropists.

there's a new synagogue down the street from my house. ahlf the cost of the building was made up of small contributions, but one wealthy family donated half the cost of the bulding, a donation in the six figure range. that same family previously donated an entire wing to a hospital.

considering the benefits they've given the entire community, if they spent $100k on their daughter's wedding, all I would say is "Mazel tov!"

 

[catsrule]

Thank goodness I don't make 6 or 7 figures.

 

[Rutt and Tuke]

I didn't see the show and don't get that channel, but I found this thread fascinating; especially the actual viewpoint of the Disney bride portrayed. Thank you for sharing.

I had my reception at a restaurant and they actually charged more for a buffet meal than for table side selection amongst 3 or 4 entrees. For whatever reason, they didn't require pre-ordering. They charged less for the table side selection because they said it had better cost control for them in terms of the portion sizes and the serving staff costs to them was even less as it was for a shorter period of time.

 

[zurgswife]

Originally posted by hmp2z
I had a dream that one day, everyone making 6 or 7 figures a year decided to use their money to make a difference, instead of spending $35-70K in a 24 hour span on a party to show off for their friends. They donated to charities. They took time off work to be mentors and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. They stopped driving Hummers, because they realized what it was doing to our environment. They stopped buying dogs, and started adopting and saving lives from the pounds.
The weird thing was that, instead of enjoying themselves less, they then began to enjoy themselves MORE. Princess types who once criticized the free food that they were given at their Disney wedding tastings, calling it "Chicken McParm," stopped being so critical. Instead of only worrying about themselves, they began to think about others.
It was a pretty good dream...
Cheers!
Heather W

Talk about someone who comes acrossed as a spoiled brat.....WOW!!!

 

[DossieMarrone]

quote:
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Originally posted by hmp2z
I had a dream that one day, everyone making 6 or 7 figures a year decided to use their money to make a difference, instead of spending $35-70K in a 24 hour span on a party to show off for their friends. They donated to charities. They took time off work to be mentors and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. They stopped driving Hummers, because they realized what it was doing to our environment. They stopped buying dogs, and started adopting and saving lives from the pounds.
The weird thing was that, instead of enjoying themselves less, they then began to enjoy themselves MORE. Princess types who once criticized the free food that they were given at their Disney wedding tastings, calling it "Chicken McParm," stopped being so critical. Instead of only worrying about themselves, they began to think about others.
It was a pretty good dream...
Cheers!
Heather W
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Wow, can you say self righteous and hypocrite? If that's your dream then why did you have a FTW and spend so much money on a single day impressing family and friends? Why didn't you put that money towards one of your noble causes mentioned...oh right because it's every persons' perrogative to spend their hard earned money as they please. And that's how you chose to spend yours. Remember some of the people who were apart of your wedding planning times are on this board and don't have as short a memory as you do apparently.

 

[MickeyCrazed]

Originally posted by Fantasmic303
With that being said, I wouldn't waste MY money on the carriage, though a lot of people do. I, however, do plan to lay down a small fortune for the use of Cinderella Castle...so to each her own.

Just wondering how you could possibly spend all that money for the use of Cinderella's Castle without wanting to ride up the street in her carriage?
If your spending that much money on the location, why not a little extra to make yourself a true princess...

Edit to add: Please don't take my question as a critical remark. After I re-read it, I thougt the way it was written it could sound harsh.
Having a wedding at the castle just seems like the ultimate fairytale, and what could be better that riding down Main Street in that beautiful carriage?

 

[jennyanydots]

You know, the Bible says you should tithe 10% of your income to charity.

That means you get to spend and enjoy the rest of it.

 

[TDC Nala]

I wish you all would be a little more cautious about what you say about the people on the show. Some of them could be lurking, and I wouldn't want to be the person that reads how two hundred people that don't even know me think i'm a 'brat' or 'a fat couple', or how ugly my wedding dress was

well, if you're putting it out there by going on TV, you're going to get criticized by someone.

I haven't seen the show and don't care what anyone spends on themselves. I don't understand spending cash on a "vow renewal" though. Wasn't once enough?

 

[Pumbaa_]

Ann your wedding was beautiful. So sorry they had that 'orange you glad you were invited' schmaltz at the end. It was cheesy, even for us Disney nuts, but what can you do. Darn editors!

It was very obvious that you and 'Mikey' (as he will forever be known ) spent alot of time and planning on the details. It was beautiful. What a gorgeous affair.

And Sam, there is pink and then there is PINK! You darling had a pink affair that was anything BUT ordinary. I rave about the details to anyone that will listen (and those that don;t wanna too )

The most important thing about everyone's wedding is the love that brings you together. The wedding is just the prelude to the important thing, the marriage.

Ignore the posters that have only mean things to say. It is easy to say look at that (insert whatever here) can you imagine? Hey, life is short. It is your wedding, do it how you want, where you want, with whatever $$ you want. THEN, focus on the marriage and the lifetime of love and memories ahead.

Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Fantasmic303]

Originally posted by MickeyCrazed
Just wondering how you could possibly spend all that money for the use of Cinderella's Castle without wanting to ride up the street in her carriage?
If your spending that much money on the location, why not a little extra to make yourself a true princess...

Edit to add: Please don't take my question as a critical remark. After I re-read it, I thougt the way it was written it could sound harsh.
Having a wedding at the castle just seems like the ultimate fairytale, and what could be better that riding down Main Street in that beautiful carriage?

No offense taken at all - it's a valid question.

And the answer is, truthfuly, as I said - to each her own. There is no wedding in my near future, but my Castle wedding has been in the planning stages since I was a little girl. I'm one of those people who cries when I see the spires rising up for the first and last times on my Disney vacation. I use enough film on the Castle each trip to merit the question "why is this Castle flip book in your photo album?" I'm enchanted by it, for whatever reason. I guess because, for me, it's the centerpiece of my Disney vacations, the first thing I always think about, and the thing that sparks all those happy chocolate-chip memories.

So, why would I spent the money and then not do the carriage? Well, to be honest, I find the carriage to be a little cheezy. My friend's nephew/niece-in-law were Disney-wed last Valentine's Day, and hearing her account of it, it just didn't seem worth it. It's pretty, yes, and I have no fault with people who use it, but it's just sort of...I don't know. Not my taste. I'd like something very elegant, with subtle Disney references...for that matter, I wouldn't request any characters to show up either. I liked the way Ann and Michael did theirs, with the Cinderella theme that did not overtake the whole event. I think when you start adding the carriage and the characters and the extras (that a lot of people LOVE and that I am not meaning to offend!! Love ya, mean it!!), it starts being...like...a really expensive child's birthday party. *bites tongue* I'm sorry!! All of your weddings were beautiful too!!

With that being said, two things:

1 - I would NEVER fault someone for being "over the top" (including the 70K bride) if it was for a reason. Is it a lot of money that could be put to better use? Yep. But life is short, and people work hard, and if someone saves enough to afford a dream wedding, more power to them. It'd be great if everyone was SUPER generous, but some people give in their own way, and the ones who don't? Well, karma. I'm not gonna worry about them. Don't make this a debate about the "haves" and the "have-nots" and what we can all do to make it a better world. Please. I work and volunteer for two non-profit children's agencies in Fairfield County. I've seen the extremes of BOTH sides.

2 - As for the "true" princess comment - there's only one way to REALLY make that come true....and he turned 22 just the other day!! Come on, William - spoil my Disney Dream Wedding by making me a REAL princess!! If he did, I'd be the most philanthropic person you'd ever seen!!

How would an HRH look in front of my name?

 

[Sammie]

Originally posted by hmp2z
Not at all - I definitely stand by my dream! Ask me what I'm spending my summer doing...
Cheers!
Heather W

Well according to your signature spending alot of money staying at WDW at the Grand Floridian in concierge. Charity work, I guess.

 

[poopie]

I had a dream that one day, everyone making 6 or 7 figures a year decided to use their money to make a difference, instead of spending $35-70K in a 24 hour span on a party to show off for their friends. They donated to charities

Oh boy. If you are going to post something like this I recommend you post a financial statement as well to "put your money where your mouth is" so to speak.

My BF and I work hard for our money. It our business how we spend it. If we want to have an expensive wedding then so be it. There is NO reasone to justify it to anyone but ourselves.

We don't eat out, we don't have new cars we live in an older house that is almost paid for, we don't buy expensive clothes. We don't have or plan to have any kids. Our money is just that, OURS!!!! We didn't work hard to give it all away to charity.

I will put my money where my mouth is. I don't open my mouth unless I can back it up.

My BF gives 10% of his income to his cousin who is a misoniary in some crap hole helping those less fortunate. I mentor a 16 year old girl who's mother died then she was 8 years old. We just gave her a car for her 16th birthday. We plan to help her pay for college as well.

Soooo all that said if we want to have a crap load of characters, a big orange cake, 3 entree choices and Major Domo at our wedding guess what? We will.

 

[TINKTWINS]

I watched the show from start to finish. I just had to simply because im so Disney curious and need to know!

Ann I really liked your theme, but since my Bday is in October, I have always been a pumkin collector/lover. I think maybe since it was being shown in June it might have thrown some people a bit, but it was really pretty, a wedding lik ethat in New England would be fantastic.

And my 2 cents, I guess I really didnt sit there thinking they were spoiled, I sat there dreaming that as a mother of 4 boys and one DD, I wish I could honor my special gift from God with a spectacular Disney Wedding. As I have fallen in love with Disney through her 4 year old eyes. I have probably spent more on her Disney vacations in the last 2 years than her wedding would cost.