You tell us: Are big-ticket weddings an endangered species?

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Jeanie Joe from South Pasadena e-mailed All the Rage regarding the Feb. 21 article ‘Bridal Bliss’ on A Soolip Wedding. At first, Joe said she was happy with the message that wedding spending was subject to a reality check.

‘To quote the event’s founder: ‘Beauty doesn’t have to be expensive ... It’s not about how much money you spent on your flowers or cake...’

‘Yes! right on!, it’s about time someone enlightened ripped-off brides! I loved all the article was saying ... until I got to the end. The event’s founder [Wanda] Soolip Wen had me hook, line and sinker until I read her hand-stitched invitations were starting [at] $3,000! Are you serious? Did you proofread this article? What an ‘about-face’! It was like watching a good movie with a bad surprise ending. Oh well, I guess the tradition really does live on.’

Are big-ticket weddings a thing of the past? Or, since tying the knot is one of life’s milestones, is it OK to still drop some hard-earned dough on a lavish wedding for yourself or a loved one?

You tell us: Are big-ticket weddings an endangered species? And what are your best tips for keeping nuptial expenses under control?

-- Max Padilla

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