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Conrad Allen, Webster, Ma, Realtor (Re/Max Professional Associates)

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3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

What a nice downpayment on a home that would be!

Mar 11, 2016 10:15 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Conrad Allen Wow was I off. I said $7,500.00. I must have been thinking about a high school prom.

Mar 11, 2016 07:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,726,096
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I guess it is cheaper to skip the wedding and just live in the basement

Mar 12, 2016 03:28 AM
Rainmaker
4,883,260
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

What does a divorce cost?

Mar 11, 2016 08:32 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,442
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I like the perspective shared by Debbie Reynolds.

They would be far ahead if they had a modest ceremony and used the money for a down payment on a home. 

Mar 11, 2016 11:25 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I wasn't too far off in my estimate. Personally, I think $30K is pretty obscene for a party for a few hours... so I'm glad it hasn't gone up in price.

Mar 11, 2016 10:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,662,036
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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Many of my friends are paying much more than that.  

Mar 11, 2016 09:56 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,595
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Interesting.   

Mar 11, 2016 09:11 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 That is a lot of money. I think when I got married it cost about $250.

Mar 11, 2016 05:35 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Conrad Allen - thanks - you saved me $100,000 for my kids wedding....now I'll plan with this budget.

Mar 11, 2016 02:19 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Thanks for the info.  A

Mar 11, 2016 01:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

What about a second marriage?

Mar 11, 2016 01:00 PM
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5,049,488
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Well that's scary. Glad my daughters are both married and both weddings were below average...and absolutely stunning!

Mar 11, 2016 12:29 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I did the common law thing. I don't like all of the stress with planning and holding a wedding. Ceremony of any kind isn't for me. I didn't even want to go to my own high school and college graduation. Parental forces made me go. 

Mar 11, 2016 12:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,503,028
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I know venues out here that cost more than that just to reserve!  That's what's nice about a US average, it takes the Malibus and Hawaiis and evens them out with the Fargos and the "Huggins Missouris" of the world (yes, that city exists and yes I almost bought a house on Huggins Road there just for fun).

Mar 11, 2016 11:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

For some US weddings, that amount probably does not include the price of security.

Mar 11, 2016 11:15 AM
Ambassador
3,345,221
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

It's not an amount I would spend ... 

Mar 11, 2016 10:16 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

The venue rent and a dress are the biggest hits. The bigger and fancier event, the pricier it gets. 

Mar 11, 2016 08:57 AM
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6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I could buy a home for that much money, cant imagine blowing it on a party of any type.

Mar 11, 2016 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

That still seems a lot of money to me but I may be frugal.

Mar 11, 2016 07:23 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

 

Conrad,
Most that I attend are 50k or well north of it.

Mar 12, 2016 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
1,435,300
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

My parents paid that much 30 years ago, I think it is more the dresses cost like 3K

Mar 12, 2016 01:03 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I had no idea.

Mar 11, 2016 11:34 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Low??!! 

Mar 11, 2016 09:12 PM
Rainmaker
3,340,443
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Some more some less...having planned a few...and that depends on what is all included...some people include dresses....honeymoons...

Mar 11, 2016 08:16 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Conrad. I can see that number, but have been to a few that were three and four times that number.

Mar 11, 2016 05:49 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

That's about what I estimated. But I know people who have paid much more. 

Mar 11, 2016 04:20 PM
Rainmaker
4,457,359
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Yes Conrad that was a great question by Trivia Hive... I still find it interesting that in my market area that is the low end...Endre

Mar 11, 2016 03:54 PM
Rainmaker
196,080
Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

When a couple has a huge reception with an open bar, the bill can go up very quickly.

Personally I did not spend that much on my wedding and it was very nice. 

Mar 11, 2016 01:43 PM
Rainmaker
2,707,721
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

hmmm...I don't remember what mine cost 20+ years ago, but it was a big, fun, lovely day!

Mar 11, 2016 10:57 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,670
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Wow..I guessed higher than that!

Mar 11, 2016 10:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

You can be sure mine will be a lot lower than that.

Mar 11, 2016 10:24 AM
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3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Wow!  I could buy a new gold flute with that!

Mar 11, 2016 10:07 AM
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150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

and statistically over a 51% waste of funds = bad investment. 

Mar 11, 2016 08:23 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I would have thought $50k....

Mar 11, 2016 06:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

No clue, Conrad Allen Can't even remember how my daughter's wedding cost.  It's only $$$

Mar 11, 2016 06:41 AM