A very close friend of mine has decided to get married. I could write 10,000 paragraphs as to why I think this is (for him, and yes, for her) a monumentally stupid idea, but not without invading their privacy. I only offer that as a disclaimer because it will be evident to you readers that their impulsiveness is just the tip of the bad idea iceberg. Anyway, I love these people, so I am asking for help from the internets about this wedding. Naturally, money is a major concern. Long ago, when they approached me about holding the wedding here, I was more than willing to offer the property, and even build a small “chapel” and rent the tents and chairs for them. However, December seems like a bad time to do this. So, we need an affordable place to hold both the ceremony and the reception, and I need a band with a sense of humor that will do this gig relatively cheaply. (More than I can convey here, I want a very cheesy cover band ala the “Wedding Singer”)
I called two friends last night when I got the news, but got their voicemail and left a hurried, cryptic message that one of them thought meant i was mad at them. I wasn’t. I was excited (reservations about the event notwithstanding) and wanted advice.
So, any ideas? I may have to fly Magniloquence out here to help…
15 responses so far ↓
The Missus // November 29, 2007 at 8:13 am
From what I’ve read of Mag, I think she could pull anything together, great first step.
Mr. Mack // November 29, 2007 at 8:40 am
Nice try, Missus. I’ll get you involved real soon….
Lesley // November 29, 2007 at 8:57 am
What’s the date? I know someone who could probably put together a cheap cover band for you. Email me the deets.
Mr. Mack // November 29, 2007 at 9:07 am
Lesley! Do i have your email?
nm // November 29, 2007 at 11:15 am
I could refer to to some good bands, but I don’t know any cheesy ones.
Ginger // November 29, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Never fear, my friend…I’m all over the cheesy cover band…
Magniloquence // November 29, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Hee! I’d love to fly on back and help with a wedding. I haven’t gotten to plan one in ages.
magniloquence // November 29, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Oh, and what have they already done? I can think of a number of cost-saving things to do, but it really helps to have an idea of what they’ve already paid for/committed to.
Southern Beale // November 30, 2007 at 6:26 am
It’s in December? THIS December? Like, 3 weeks December? Sorry, I can’t help you. It’s really hard to plan a wedding at the last minute. Most weddings are planned a year in advance.
Mr. Beale and I got married at Cheekwood and we had to reserve the Wysteria Arbor 8 months ahead of time. I have to say, ours was the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever seen, but then, I’m partial.
Anyway, because of this, I’d say booking a public location is probably going to be hard to pull off, even if they can find a cheap one. They will do better finding a private home (like yours — sorry, buddy!).
Also, I think they will have a hard time booking a band. Between holiday parties and other weddings, I’d say any decent band is going to be booked up already.
Mr. Mack // November 30, 2007 at 6:45 am
Shows how much YOU know, kiddo. Found them a place, negotiated a great per head price, and i may have the band booked already. I am a logistical genius. So, theres that.
mag, feel free to stay your ass at home now.
nm // November 30, 2007 at 9:29 am
All the effort she put into starting to think about cost-saving measures, and she isn’t even invited?
Mr. Mack // November 30, 2007 at 9:35 am
I winked, didn’t I? Boy, NM, nobody keeps me honest like you.
nm // November 30, 2007 at 11:39 am
I know, I know, I’m a crab recently. It’s the weather or something. And I see that you did indeed wink, and not just grin. So I take it all back. There, are you happy?
Lesley // November 30, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Well, oops. I thought the comment would send you my email address. I have many to choose from if you’re still looking for entertainment. One is lesleyeats at gmail dot com.
Congrats on finding the venue!
Ginger // November 30, 2007 at 3:24 pm
I am a logistical genius. So, theres that.
It also helps to have friends in low places (who are always happy to help!).