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Thanks guys. No, we're not going into any debt for the wedding... And hopefully not the honeymoon either. We're thinking a weeklong trip someplace relatively close for right now, and probably something really in a year when we're in the mood to plan again/have fat bank accounts again.

And MichaelD, you're not going to get all domesticated now, are you?
 
Originally posted by: Pablo
Thanks guys. No, we're not going into any debt for the wedding... And hopefully not the honeymoon either. We're thinking a weeklong trip someplace relatively close for right now, and probably something really in a year when we're in the mood to plan again/have fat bank accounts again.

And MichaelD, you're not going to get all domesticated now, are you?
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Well, depends on what you mean by "domesticated?" 😉

Whipped? To an extent, of course!! Gotta be, else you're marrying the wrong woman.
Turn in Man Card? NEVER. We have a superior relationship, IMO. We give each other space and still spend a lot of time together; I've never been happier.

Now, "domesticated" as in cooking/cleaning? I've always been that way. I've been "Felix Unger" for a long time. That's why I can't live with guys; too sloppy for me.

We're not going into debt either. Luckily, the place we're having the reception at is letting us make payments (up to the actual day, of course). We're about 15% paid up right now. 😱 Would be nice if that was "51%" but we're working on it. 😀
 
I don't understand why people would blow their savings for this. Ok, great, you're engaged now but have no money. Now what? does she have a lot of money? what happens if either of you decide to break it off?

not putting you down or anything, just to me, it doesn't really make much sense.
 
Originally posted by: pontifex
I don't understand why people would blow their savings for this. Ok, great, you're engaged now but have no money. Now what? does she have a lot of money? what happens if either of you decide to break it off?

not putting you down or anything, just to me, it doesn't really make much sense.
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I agree with you 100% on not blowing the savings. You always need money in the bank when it's not there!

But I can sort of (kinda) see the other argument too; you only get married once (hopefully) and it should be a special day. Not stupid special, mind you. Dancing horses with wireless neon lights on their heads are definitely out. But you need some kind of reception/party. Just getting hitched at the courthouse makes it legal, but not memorable.

 
Originally posted by: Pablo
I surprised her with a horseback trip. We rode on some narrow trails in the mountains near my house.

I packed a simple picnic lunch.

We ate, and talked, and then I popped the question.

She said yes!

AND

Then I had arranged a "birthday dinner" and had gotten about 35 of our friends together at her favorite restaurant, and we walked in and surprised them with the ring.

It couldn't have worked out better!


Just had to share in the excitement. No pictures of the rock just yet. They'll come!
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WOW!!!! Very sweet and simple. 🙂 Good job, OP.
 
congrats. nice way to do it. i am gonna be doing the same thing soon. i better come up with something clever.
 
Originally posted by: MichaelD
Originally posted by: Pablo
Thanks guys. No, we're not going into any debt for the wedding... And hopefully not the honeymoon either. We're thinking a weeklong trip someplace relatively close for right now, and probably something really in a year when we're in the mood to plan again/have fat bank accounts again.

And MichaelD, you're not going to get all domesticated now, are you?
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Well, depends on what you mean by "domesticated?" 😉

Whipped? To an extent, of course!! Gotta be, else you're marrying the wrong woman.
Turn in Man Card? NEVER. We have a superior relationship, IMO. We give each other space and still spend a lot of time together; I've never been happier.

Now, "domesticated" as in cooking/cleaning? I've always been that way. I've been "Felix Unger" for a long time. That's why I can't live with guys; too sloppy for me.

We're not going into debt either. Luckily, the place we're having the reception at is letting us make payments (up to the actual day, of course). We're about 15% paid up right now. 😱 Would be nice if that was "51%" but we're working on it. 😀
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Haha congrats man. You no doubt take a little ribbing from your single friends for doing wedding stuff, but, if she's worth it, she's worth it. Luckily I've got a girl who loves being around me but also recognizes my need for man time.
 
Originally posted by: pontifex
I don't understand why people would blow their savings for this. Ok, great, you're engaged now but have no money. Now what? does she have a lot of money? what happens if either of you decide to break it off?

not putting you down or anything, just to me, it doesn't really make much sense.
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My debt right now is a house payment. Thats it. I have a company car. I'm not making payments on anything. The reason I save is not to have a bunch of money in the bank, but to have the money to spend on the things in my life that matter, when I need to.

I'll make more money. I won't get engaged again. I have money. I just have to build back up my savings is all. So basically I can't be as risky/frivolous with big purchases for a couple months. Its a sacrifice I was more than willing to make.
 
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