Is $1,500.00 too much to spend on a graduation party?
355650
You are the sweetest child in the world, they obviously feel you deserve it. A parent looks forward to this moment from the day you are born. That is actually not an unreasonable amount I have seen them reach $5,000 plus. But Like I said this is as special to them as it gets. Don't look at it as them spending the money on you, look at it as them enjoying the fruits of their labor. You graduating (and especially going on to college) means they have achieved their dreams in life, and you will understand it better if you choose to have children. But If you feel that it is still to much, than when you finish college and get that nice paying job get them some cruise tickets, just to say "I love you"
636267
This is interesting since I went through this with my son. The unfortunate part is that you want to do this just before x-mas and have people go south to join you on this wedding party. The downside is the cost to everyone for a forced trip to see you get married. My son and his bride invited 60 people to join them. The cost was in the $1000's of dollars....12 people showed up...the others could not afford the trip...even I did not go...I could not afford the price of the trip and accommodations either....in my opinion...get married where it is convenient for everyone to come....IT may be YOUR DAY...but LIFE is not ALL ABOUT YOU...ultimately
280299
I think graduation gifts are sometimes the hardest to shop for.  Do you get the grad a fun gift they will enjoy, or a practical gift they need and will use?  Though impersonal, gift cards are sometimes the best option so they can get what they want.  My friend's mom coordinated his gifts by registering at a store for things he would need for college life.  The cool part was that most of his gifts were wrapped in new bath towels or washcloths that he would need as he moved out on his own.  Another gift he got was like an assorted gift basket of different items, but put in a new laundry basket.  If your friend is planning on moving to a college dorm or out on his/her own after graduation, household items might be a good idea.  One gift I got when I graduated high school was personalize stationary with envelopes and stamps and a phone card so I could "keep in touch".  I don't know if a guy would go for that though...  Whatever you decide, make sure there is a lot of thought behind the gift.  You can even "dress up" a gift card by putting it in a CD you know he'll like.  Good luck!
8176
I recommend doing it someplace with class (not at city hall).  Sounds good to me.  You won't be sorry later.  Throw a party for everyone when you get back.
847777
Besides basic expenses you will not be having much expenses... So  minimum of Rs.1000 is more than enough as a student....
411020
I did everything for my wedding myself, and we were also on a budget.  I chose red as the color for the bridesmaid dresses...I also had a little red on my white dress, and I carried red roses.  The bridesmaids carried white calla lillies.  All the coursages and boutineers were red roses w/ white ribbons, when applicable.  All those flowers were down by Thrifty Florist and cost $290.00(USD) - (Bridal bouquet, 3 bridesmaids bouquets, 5 boutineers, 6 coursages) \n\nFor the ceremony/reception we did the flowers ourselves, I had red rose petals on the cake, and around the centerpieces, and along the edge of the head table.  The centerpieces were glass bowls with water and white floating candles.  I got the bowls at Wal-Mart, and the candles at candlesjustonline.com  I got the roses at Costco for $14/dozen.  I also made the toss bouquet out of red roses from Costco.  I got some artifical fall leaves from Wal-Mart and used those to decorate the arch we used in the ceremony, we also put them on the tables.  We had about 115 guests.  You can check out some pictures from the wedding/reception at my website http://stardustsweetee.tripod.com.  The fabric that's on the arch and the head table I got at Hancock Fabrics for about $10 total.  \n\nI tested out how I wanted the centerpieces to look before I bought 15 of the bowls and a bunch of candles.  I got one bowl and small package of floating candles, one little sprig of artifical leaves, and used my coffee table (even though it's square).  I set them out in different ways until I liked it...I asked his opinion, but of course, he didn't have one...\n\nWe made the chocolates that we gave to guests...Went to a cake decorating store and bought a brick (literally!) of chocolate, molds shaped like leaves, and some flavoring.  Melted the chocolate down, added flavor to the colored chocolate and poured it into the molds, let it set, and then filled the boxes I got at Weddingchannel.com (in the wedding shop) for $25/fifty boxes, the personalization was free, and tied a little red ribbon on the box.  Got the ribbon at Hancock Fabrics for 75 cents a spool.\n\nPlease feel free to email me with any questions/specifics, I'd love to help you!\nStarDustSweetee@yahoo.com
1150018
Woa, you can get a lot for $5000 so I don't think there is a wrong answer...
46804
If you want a fancy ceremony, go for it.  A nice one would be in a park.  VERY inexpensive.  Or in a greenhouse.  I had mine there and they took care of everything for a VERY low price and even helped me find a minister.  I think it was like $100 and they set up the chairs and flowers and alter.  It was so beautiful.  Then we had our reception at a decent restaurant that had a buffet line.  The whole wedding only cost about $500 which is actually really cheap.  And it was wonderful to top it off.  You could get a teenager to do the music.  A friend to take pictures.  You dont need a lot of money to have an incredible wedding.  Just some imagination is all.
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Approx\nUS$30,000- 45,900
521006
That is not a problem.  Weddings aren't as expensive as people believe.  Some helpful tips are shop around for the gown, you shouldn't pay more than $500.  Then, go to Hobby Lobby and buy the decorations.  They are cheap and look awesome.  Next, plan an out door reception and have your mother and grandmother fix the food.  Just to name a few things.  My wedding only cost $2500 and it was very ellegant.
883434
$25:  Bath & Body Works Kit\n\n$35:  CD/Burnable CD Stack/Cute cashmere winter set\n\n$50:  Claires jewlery, candles, cute socks, Cashmere winter set, gift certificate to their favorite stores, CD, cute new Mudd purse\n\n$75:  Concert tickets to an approved band by their parents, all of the above.\n\nWhen I was a teenager it wasn't about getting a BIG HUGE expensive gift.  It was cooler to get a wrapped box full of cool things.  If you buy 5 necklesses 30 dollars, socks and nail polish she would have a large selection.  And if they didn't like one thing you got it wouldnt matter....\n\nNow when it comes to guys:\n\n$25:  CD most definatley\n\n$35:  DVD set to their favorite TV show (ask parents what seasons they have)\n\n$50:  CD's, candy, gift certificates, DVD's for guys are a big one.  \n\n$75:  Still concert tickets\n\nGluck!
1068702
when you got married, your family became your spouse and any subsequent children.  Time to grow up and prove to yourself and everyone else that you are mature enough to go it alone.  \n\nsince, like you mentioned, the entire cost is going to be out of pocket, is it REALLY worth it?  let the grandparents come to you if they want to see thei rgrandkids so badly.
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Like $17,000.00, thats how much my tuiton was yearly and I majored in Merchandise Marketing.  It also depends on what you're going for, Fashion Design is more since it involves more supplies.  Whatever you decide to go for, good luck!  FIDM is a great school!
922914
Your idea is good, but $1500 is a hefty price.  Will you be offering your own financing?
812017
about 150.00 but have a realy large family that for 14 kids  i tell them all when they turn 16 i wont buy for them not to be mean but i just cant afford it if i bought for everyone and spent 10.00 each it would avarage to about 3,444 i think it might be more
634875
between 500 and 1000 a piece, depending where you are
989720
Weddings are way out of hand!  They can cost a normal person{not rich}  $25,000.00 .....  are you kidding me or what?   I want a party that will go on for a freaking month for that much money.  I think I'd rather have a nice ceremony, with a rockin' party and the cost would be only 3 or 4 thousand dollars.  It is a waste to spend so much.