Comments on: Should we have a wedding or start life together debt free?

By: rosbabies

rosbabies — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:26:03 +0000

It really does depend on what is the priority in your life. My suggestion is to go to city hall (the license is about $60, a ceremony in LA, CA. is $35) and go to a nice restaurant with the people who are closest to you afterward to celebrate, then use the money you saved to pay down that debt. You want to give your marriage the best chance at succeeding, and money problems from the get-go is not a good way to start off your marriage.
You could also opt for a small chapel wedding.. I’ve seen some for 300 in Vegas, and still have a nice dinner afterwards and save money, but either way, the debt needs to be paid down. Good Luck!

By: Genevieve-CA

Genevieve-CA — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:54:39 +0000

It really depends on what is most important to the both of you.

Personally, I’d go for the debt free start. You could always have a little small back yard wedding with very little expense as a compromise.

The fact you ask the question leads me to believe a part of you thinks it would be nice to have the debt free start?

By: Jeff T

Jeff T — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:35:38 +0000

My opinion: Do a low cost wedding, and throw a big party for your 5th anniversary.

There’s an article in the Southwest Airlines in-flight magazine this month about a woman who threw a party for 50 guests and only spent $100, while buying everything at a 99 cent store.

By: notyou311

notyou311 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:21:10 +0000

You don’t have to spend that much on a wedding. Have a simple ceremony and serve cake and punch. It is much better to have a down payment on a house or pay off your debts. Don’t throw it away on a wedding that will be over in a day.

By: Butterfly

Butterfly — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:19:17 +0000

Get married at city hall for 20 bucks and pay off your debt