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Originally Posted by dfresh1988
I expect a similar overtime rate throughout 2012 as well as a promotion and 10-15% pay raise in April.....Therefore, over the next seven months, we need to save $10,000 at minimum. I am not sure this is possible the way we have saved in the past. I have explored different methods of paying for the wedding expenses but have not come up with much yet. We're having a quite large wedding and I expect to receive enough in gifts to offset the $17,000 we will have to pay.
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It is strongly suggested that you read this thread about a guy who was "expecting" future money, as well:
12 months, no interest -- I just got slammed with a massive charge of back interest :
Second, a wedding is to celebrate with your closest family and friends, not to rake in gifts to "pay for" for the wedding. Your marriage will be starting on the wrong foot if you're spending beyond your means. The most meaningful weddings I've ever attended were ones where thought was spent much more than money. What is more important -- to share your day with special people or to show them how expensive a wedding you can put on? If your fiancee does not agree, then you have more problems than you think.
Having to finance a wedding will foretell future financial matters in your married life.