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

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Candice A. Donofrio
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We eloped. Our wedding cost under $1,000. We got married by an Elvis impersonator and I had a Spock as a witness. I have always thought weddings were an e-ticket as far as cost.

Mar 10, 2016 07:11 AM
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Bob Betel
Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc. - Sweetwater, TN
President, Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc

I read somewhere that it is about 30K. My daughter will get married in a couple of years, but as the good daughter she is, she doesn't want a big wedding. Some of my friends had weddings cost 250K, which I think is just crazy. Those weddings are mainly for the parents, as the bride and groom don't really have time to enjoy it. I say, have a simple wedding and give the rest of the money to your kids as a down payment on a house.

Mar 10, 2016 07:22 AM
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DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
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TOO MUCH !   Thankfully, I don't have that worry anymore because for eleven years, I've had the love of my life for the rest of my life !

Mar 10, 2016 07:05 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Just the cost of the shotgun man and preacher!

Mar 11, 2016 03:56 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
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The prospective bride and groom should be presented, "Here's $15,000 you can use to make a down-payment on a house, or pay off your debt, but you need to elope. Don't tell your mother."

Mar 10, 2016 10:06 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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No clue.  Average?   How many brides want "average"?

Mar 10, 2016 05:27 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I sold wedding and engagement rings before getting into real estate.  The happiest brides were ones that eloped or had destination weddings.  Doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg.  I'm guessing $20K is the average in the nation, but probably more expensive in larger markets.

Mar 10, 2016 08:44 AM
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Sam Shueh
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Depends....10-50K I hope you have a son.

Mar 10, 2016 08:11 AM
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O. Johnny Wariebi
XSELL REALTY LLC - Worcester, MA

I will guess $25K Conrad

Mar 11, 2016 03:08 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Conrad - just attended a wedding for 85 people that cost the bride's parent $50,000, but I am guessing less!

Mar 11, 2016 12:30 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Lucky I will never spend money on a wedding again.

Mar 10, 2016 10:45 PM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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A friend just dished out $73K.  

Mar 10, 2016 09:50 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
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Good morning Conrad. I would guess that the average would be $5,000 per hour and average of 4 hours.

Mar 10, 2016 05:32 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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We had a huge wedding but the cost was very low with friends, relatives, and people from the church contributing help with the cooking and other tasks and the VFW hall available for free since my father in law was a very active member.

 

 

Mar 10, 2016 05:06 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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Expensive weddings are not wise in my opinion.  

Mar 10, 2016 02:14 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
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I've played my flute at some that were totally over the top.  And I have no idea what the average is.

Mar 10, 2016 02:07 PM
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Sharon Kowitz
CRS-SRES-ABR-GRI-E-Pro-CREN ~ COMPASS RE - Cary, NC
Cary, NC Relocation Specialist ~ Buying or Selling

Average cost-$10,000-15,000?? My daughters was another story!

Mar 10, 2016 01:09 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
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They cost too much!  My friends and I had simple less expensive weddings.  About 20 years ago my dad paid something like $35,000 for my little sister. 

Mar 10, 2016 12:58 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I have no idea, but I am keeping my costs down on the ceremony and spending it on the honeymoon.

Mar 10, 2016 12:29 PM
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Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

I've seeing couples throwing $$$$$ but yet don't own a house ...just saying...My wedding costed $2k simple but beautiful :)

Mar 10, 2016 12:27 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

You are speaking the average..50K ?? let us know!!

Mar 10, 2016 12:21 PM
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
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No idea...but with the economy in the tank for the last 8 years, that could have skewed the number!

What's the average engatement ring cost? 

Mar 10, 2016 12:10 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Conrad,

We have been to all type of wedding from 50K and up (a few years back), and the ones we enjoyed the most were  probably the least expensive.  A

Mar 10, 2016 11:37 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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I have no idea but will guess $10,000.

Mar 10, 2016 10:52 AM
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Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
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The average is kind of irrelevant.  It can vary a lot based on what you do/where you live.

In the city where I live, $35,000 - $58,000.

In the town where I grew up, for 200-300 guests, $62,000 - $105,000. 

 

It's almost a downpayment on a house.  actually, maybe not...houses are expensive here, too.

Mar 10, 2016 10:51 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
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I am afraid to know. Thankfully I do not have marraige age children...

Mar 10, 2016 10:44 AM
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Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
Coldwell Banker Realty - Woodbridge, VA
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Mine was about $12,000 when I got married in 1998. My second one was the same price 3 years ago. That was 125 guests vs 35.

Mar 10, 2016 09:26 AM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

How much did you pay?

I read something the other day that it is $29,000. That sounds low to me but it may be accurate as an "average cost".

I could find a lot of better uses for that sum!

 

Mar 10, 2016 07:33 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I'll tell you one thing. You dont get much for a little amount.

Mar 10, 2016 07:16 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Somewhere around $25,000. It was a lot of money 25+ years ago when our girls got married and it's still a lot of money today to my way of thinking.

Mar 11, 2016 05:57 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

parked and reading

Mar 10, 2016 10:04 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No idea.

Mar 10, 2016 08:32 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No idea. I have not paid for a wedding in many years.

Mar 10, 2016 08:27 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Around $30K but many are higher if income allows. Not a good investment IMO. Better to have a moderate expense for the wedding and bank your cash for a down payment on a house! ;-)

Mar 10, 2016 06:05 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 I have no idea. I will wait and see the answer. But then, I can Google it too.

Mar 10, 2016 05:40 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Good question.  I will wait for the answer.

Mar 10, 2016 04:31 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
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$30k

Mar 10, 2016 03:15 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Conrad Allen I would think it in the vicinity of $50K or so. 

Mar 10, 2016 02:05 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I guess $50 grand.

(How much with Conrad Allen singing)?

Mar 10, 2016 10:33 AM
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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
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Guessing $20k

Mar 10, 2016 10:31 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Ihave been to 3 in the last year.  ONe was under $4,000 and one was over $50,000

Mar 10, 2016 10:18 AM
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Robert Havana
Park and Protect- Alberta Real Estate License Parking - Calgary, AB
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I got married on a beach in Cuba.  Total cost for the the entire event, food, drinks, rooms for a week, airfare, clothes, and the party was $3000.00 Canadian, which is probably about $2200 USD.  You sure cant do that anywhere in Canada or the USA for that price.

Mar 10, 2016 10:07 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

15,000

Mar 10, 2016 09:37 AM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Don't know, but are we invited?

Mar 10, 2016 08:15 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Conrad Allen I would say $7,500.00.

Mar 10, 2016 07:26 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Conrad Allen Nowadays higher than 20 years ago.

Mar 10, 2016 07:21 AM