Also, from the numbers you're throwing around - it seems like the weddings you describe are so much smaller than the ones here. Vortex' numbers, for example (200 guests), will be considered here a very small wedding. The average is 300-400 guests. It's not considered "big" before around 700 guests. The smallest wedding I've ever attended was 50 guests, and when I tell it to people here, they don't believe me that it could be that small.
Nilly, that makes sense when you talk about how weddings are held in Isreal. In the US, it's so expensive that the number of guests is limited for cost.
The Orthodox wedding I went too was by far the most beautiful and elaborate wedding I have been too, ok maybe the one at the Pierre was more elaborate. I want a huge-ass ridiculous wedding.
Swords for astronauts, titanium chainmail for all!
That's one expensive wedding party, even without the multi-billions for the space travel.
Titanium costs big. Even stainless steel welded or riveted chainmail is very expensive these days (time-consuming for the crafter). [link]
Also, from the numbers you're throwing around - it seems like the weddings you describe are so much smaller than the ones here. Vortex' numbers, for example (200 guests), will be considered here a very small wedding. The average is 300-400 guests. It's not considered "big" before around 700 guests. The smallest wedding I've ever attended was 50 guests, and when I tell it to people here, they don't believe me that it could be that small.
Nilly, our wedding was a touch over 300 people (not including guests who came for the ceremony, "shmorg", and dancing) and it was somewhat on the small side of what I'm used to seeing.
What on earth is a makeup test?
Going to get makeup done before the actual wedding so we can find someone who doesn't make us look like we fell face-first back into the '80s.
But....can't you just do your own makeup?
I want a huge-ass ridiculous wedding.
Not surprised..heh.
I don't think I've been to a wedding that had more than 100 guests. Maybe one. But barely. And most were family.
All the wedding professionals referred to my 200 guest (invited, maybe half showed up) wedding as small. It seemed huge to me. Though we were absolutely swallowed up by the sanctuary.
I think once you accept the premise of a Renaissance themed wedding on Mars, cost had better be no object.
But....can't you just do your own makeup?
well, you _can_, but I, for one, dont' trust my hand not to be shaking so that I'm drawing all over my face with eyeliner.
I've been to one wedding that was HUGE, the reception was held at the country club and they had multiple carving stations -- several inside and outside. The appetizers were all served on mirrored serving trays, it was very impressive.
The biggest thing I remember is that her dress looked kinda cheap.
I wouldn't do my own makeup, especially given there will be pictures.
I was just given the "Anti-Bride Guide" by a friend that just married (not that I'm getting married, but her other good female friend is single) and it made me really depressed. It's not an "Anti-Bride" thing at all! It's a regular old wedding guide with a pink cover!
