> If they're even wanting to have a modest wedding with 80-ish guests nowadays, It's kind of funny. I've been to six weddings in the past five years and none o

> If they're even wanting to have a modest wedding with 80-ish guests nowadays, It's kind of funny. I've been to six weddings in the past five years and none of them had over 50 people. I guess some people just have more friends and family or are under some kind of custom wherein they invite 2nd or 3rd cousins or minor acquaintances to their weddings. My best friend's wedding was 40 people, total cost to the bride and groom $1000. Location: a beautiful beachhouse owned by his aunt. Food and the such done by the family, and everyone who flew in stayed in houses of relatives. Photography done by my wife, music by his brother. Save money on your wedding, spent it on your honeymoon. > I wouldn't want to eat out at a $50/person restaurant with a family of four once every week. I like exotic food with ingredients and cooking conditions I can't replicate at home, so $50 a plate it is. > I don't really disagree with your main point, just your numbers seem to be bad estimates to me. Right :) That's really the issue at heart. Everyone makes choices that X is worthwhile, and Y isn't worthwhile. Some people choose no luxury at all, save all their money and cash out at 35 to retire.