Some summary I managed to obtain after interviewing a groom who had lost thousands from investing in a legal wife. It seemed that he had a better idea of organizing a perfect wedding, but he was cast aside on all decision makings. His wife was evil… and he declared a total loss.
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Subject = Wedding
Budget = RM 40,000
Organizer = Bride
1) Wedding photographs at a renowned bridal house – RM 4,000
2) Banquet at a 4 star hotel – RM 30,000
3) Shoes and clothes for the banquet – RM 1,000
4) Honeymoon at Korea’s most romantic location, 6 days 4 nights – RM 5,000
Balance : Zero
Pros :
- Nice wedding photos from bridal house
- Nice banquet for friends and relatives
- A honeymoon to be remembered for the rest of their life.
Cons :
- Banquet requires uncomfortable and formal clothes.
- Far from home during honeymoon (homesick).
- Everything’s freaking expensive.
- Lost a chunk of savings after wedding.
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Organizer = Groom
1) Buy a prosumer digital camera and ask buddies to snap wedding photos – less than RM 4,000
2) Party at a steamboat restaurant with buddies – less than RM 2,000
3) No need new shoes or clothes. We can wear anything to a steamboat restaurant.
4) Honeymoon at Genting Highlands. – RM 1,000 for transport and lodging. RM 3,000 as gambling stake.
Balance : RM 30,000
Pros :
- Nice and casual party at steamboat restaurant
- Nice (albeit informal) wedding photos taken by buddies
- Get to keep the awesome camera
- Nearer to home during honeymoon
- Extreme low budget (plus the odds of winning back some money at the Genting casino)
Cons :
- None.
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It is obvious, isn’t it?