Hi,
So...I am in a very difficult decision making spot. I have my church and venue set to go for May 29, 2011 here in town in Arizona. I thought this what I wanted. having a local wedding was my 3rd choice. First being Sedona, Arizona and 2nd my mom's home town in Mexico in a old style Catholic church. Well after many negatives to having a wedding in Sedona and Mexico. I thought I had settle with one locally. but now, I am so close to changing it all up.
Anyways, it all comes from a bunch of issues with my future sister in law, and my H2b's family getting way to involve in the wedding planning, as far as my future mother in law asking me to put her daughter as my bridesmaid. anyways, I wont do it and it cause huged issues between the H2B and I. We have talked about it and we both agree that she does not need to be included as a bridesmaid, but can have another part in the wedding. but since this all happened, it has really taken away from my wedding here. I am not happy trying to plan it any longer. the fun is lost and I do not really want to deal with all the drama. So....we were planning on going to Spain for our honeymoon anyways (which the the H2B parents were tagging along * I know a whole another issue*) So I thought why not have my wedding in Spain and just fly out my mother, my son and hopefully my brother. I know his family will go for sure.
Here is the dilemma, I have basically by tomorrow to decide to cancel the other venue, if I cancel I lose out on 3700 dollars. down the drain! completely gone. the total cost to my wedding here for 100 guests is about 20, 000-25, 000 plus the cost of the Spain honeymoon.
Spain would be the price of the flights, tour including hotel, the church, etc. I would like a Catholic ceremony with just family, and a small dinner afterwards. Maybe a small reception when we return. something simple. What do I do??? Do i go with my half elopement wedding in Spain or continue with my wedding here. FYI: The hubby says:Lets go for Spain!