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  1. 12-05-2010, 12:12 PM #1
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    so expensive? I have been invited to a wedding on Jan 1st 2011. They were my sons roommates. I have to book a hotel room for 2 nights, buy a fancy dress ( fancy wedding) these people all come from money. My choice to buy the dress. Went to Ross's spent under 20.00 for a fancy dress. This is a very expensive area. Santa Barbara. I could drive the day of the Wedding but its a long drive. I do get a discount on the room because the bride and groom set it up. Its just so hard to spend money for a Hotel. When I went on my trip I went motels all the way. Oh well I want to go... so I'll bite the bullet and spend the money.
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  2. 12-05-2010, 12:18 PM #2
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    For me, the importance is that you want to go and are figuring out what you can do frugally (the dress) and make it all possible. For safety sake, I am glad that you are going to spend two nights - think you'll have more fun too if you are not so exhausted from the drive.

    I agree on the cost of hotels - shudder - but that's where it is all happening. Looking forward to hearing what a wonderful time you had!!
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    I hope you have a wonderful time at the wedding. I am sure the bride and groom will thrilled that you came.
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    Santa Barbara is a gorgeous area. I hope you have a fabulous trip despite the cost of the hotel.


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    Enjoy the wedding. I will be attending my cousin's wedding in May in Thousand Oaks. I am not looking forward to paying for a hotel either, but I will try to be frugal about it. I will also be finding an inexpensive dress.
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