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Cost of a wedding in Colombia?

What is the estimated cost of a wedding in Colombia? So far I have paid $500 for the ring and $500,000 pesos for for her dress. What else is needed? flowers, food and drinks, church, reception hall, etc... This is my first and last church wedding.

By RussianFred on Sep 4, 2007, 09:21 in Friendly Talkzone.

RAAAY says on Sep 4, 2007, 09:44:

.......Russianfred says.................So far I have paid $500 for the ring and $500,000 pesos for for her dress. What else is needed?

Probably you will need to start looking for another potential wife...............cos when this one realises what sort of a cheap f--k you are.........she'll be off........$500 for the ring.....gimme a break.......is it made of plastic...?

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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LA_MONA says on Sep 4, 2007, 09:54:

Apparently the guide price for a wedding ring one months salary or something like that.....

But maybe he bought it in a really big sale?

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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tampavallenato says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:06:

Darn Ray kinda tough on Fred. Hell I did not get my wife a ring at all and we are going on 7 happy years. So Ray when can I expect my wife to run?

Ay Hombe!!!

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:12:

that depends what kind of wedding you want, mine was very cheap nothing expensive and we have a great time I didn't want all those fancy thing and was paid for my parents.......the rings were not expensive either, just an 18k gold bands i think that was enough and he gave me an engagement emerald ring nothing over the top.

and we have been married for 18 years

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RAAAY says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:15:

LaMona.........Two months is regarded as the guide amount................the poor girl......can you imagine her showing it off to her friends down the pub on a Friday night............the lump of glass, that she thought was a diamond, falling off into her Pilsen...........

Com'n Russian...............the ring is for life...........the party in McDonalds only fills the belly for a few hours................

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:16:

the expensive gift came afterwards :))))

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tampavallenato says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:19:

I think skip the ring and the big wedding and use the money on what the two of you really want to do in the life. Just cause the Jones had a big wedding don't mean you have to.

Ay Hombe!!!

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RAAAY says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:19:

Kat1.........he is referring to the engagement ring............Holy shit........maybe I come from a different planet...........but $500 seems a little on the cheapo side..............

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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LA_MONA says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:21:

RAAAY but that's what love does to you..even if it is a cheap piece of glass it will be a diamond to her...so it's 2 months wages, that could turn out to be a very expensive ring then and put pressure on the couple, but ifit's a case of him being mean...that says alot about what is to come in the relationship!

Kat 18 years? You deserve all the expensive gifts you can get ;-)

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:29:

rayy maybe he meant 500.000th COP cuz 500 pesos? can you get something with 500 pesos.

Yes Mona I deserve it, the ferrari is on the list :))

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RAAAY says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:30:

LaMona.................I can assure you.........If you and I were to ride off into the sunset........find ourselves in a nice secluded beach in Provedienca.......bottle of wine......punnet of strawberries.........you gazing into me eyes ..........and out of my pocket pops a nice little blue Tiffiany box.............your eyes all aglow as you open it............and then the look on your face as you realise it's a f--kin $500 ring...............I'd need to pull my pink speedos on rapidly and run fast to avoid you lashing me over the head with the offending glassware....................

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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vicshere says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:37:

the average woman in Colombia really doesn't put much value on rings and jewelry to show signs of love in a relationship...one reason being that it is a form of giving papaya therefore leading to some kind of robbery.....that's one thing that lead me here is that they aren't so materialistic.....compared to the average north America woman who looks at the material before the love.....I spent 1,000,000 about 5 years ago and she has worn the ring twice...it kept in the original box in a drawer.....frankly I could be finishing my roof with that money...

listo

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tampavallenato says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:39:

Ray you think Like most of the American girls I been around. They want more to out due their friends. My Colombian wife Is more happy with the simple things I get her. She gets mad at me when I spend any big money on a gift for her.

Ay Hombe!!!

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LA_MONA says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:40:

jajaja nice scenario RAAAY pull on your speedo's, and pink? Dios Mio!

Well you are right that I wouldn't be happy but it all depends on how much the guy is worth, weddings are very expensive and although we do dream about our dresses and diamonds from when we are little girls, in the end they are just material things, what counts is that he treats her like a princesa after the wedding.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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gabolicious says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:47:

My Goodness... I think I will not get married ....

=P

Elección no canonización....

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LA_MONA says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:49:

"Well you are right that I wouldn't be happy but it all depends on how much the guy is worth" I would like to clarify I meant how much he earns, which has no relevance as to how much he is worth of course ;-)

Gabo- pienselo bien! It's ok just start saving from now...

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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RAAAY says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:53:

LaMona.............when you and I finally consumate our blossoming relationship......( which I'm confident ,will be soon )........you will always be made feel like a true Princess.......and call me old fashioned......but the ring will be the biggest and best that Tiffiny have to offer........
I will not be going ring-shopping with Russianfred.............oh no.............

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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LA_MONA says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:58:

Jaja well you are certainly confident, blossoming relationship? This is the first time we've spoken....but someone already beat you to it ;-)
However you sound quite romantic and with that attitude you will meet someone soon who you can make into your princess...

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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gabolicious says on Sep 4, 2007, 11:01:

digamos que tengo un fideicomiso para la boda de Gabo... y ya tengo algo ahorrado jajajajajaajajaja pero no importa cuanto cueste la boda... ella será la señora Gabo pronto....

=D

Elección no canonización....

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vicshere says on Sep 4, 2007, 11:04:

la mona "you will meet someone soon who you can make into your princess..." you really meant
you will meet someone soon who can make you into your princess...

listo

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RAAAY says on Sep 4, 2007, 11:11:

LaMona..........................I was only kidding.............I already have my princess.......and as soon as I can find my damn air pump we are going to get busy..............and I don't need to buy her/it a ring.............sharp objects in close proximity can be a problem...........

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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LA_MONA says on Sep 4, 2007, 11:13:

Oops you sound like a friend of ours...doesn't happen to be a Monica Belucci doll does it? jaja

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Sep 4, 2007, 11:24:

mona i sent you a pm :)

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LA_MONA says on Sep 4, 2007, 11:34:

Kat I haven't recieved anything honey?

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Sep 4, 2007, 11:40:

let me know when you get it.... :))

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RussianFred says on Sep 4, 2007, 12:17:

The ring was only sale. 1K reg $2,500.00, my friend is a jeweler. That just or her engagement ring. I am will to spend up to 25k on the wedding. She said no, we will spend about 7k. When in Rome do as the Romans do!

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RussianFred says on Sep 4, 2007, 12:19:

I paid US dollars for the ring.

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gringoloid says on Sep 4, 2007, 12:24:

Fred....I've always had my doubts about you......you wrote below, on August 6:

'This girls seems different, she is honest, loving and a great person. I did not want anyone under 30 but it happened and I am very happy. You only live once. I will buy her a $6,000 engagement ring tommorrow! And marry her asap without the agreement.'

On another thread you were buying new BMW for $70K.

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RAAAY says on Sep 4, 2007, 12:28:

...........there you go Fred...........now we're talking..........a romantic at heart.......good luck with the wedding and everything else.............You going to invite me and LaMona..??

Someone here posted recently how they organized their wedding reception ....................they didn't book anything................just went to a restaurant they liked..........brought their own mariachi band..........walked in......got the ok for the band.........ordered off the menu...........and said they had a fantastic time....

man....I thought this was great.....................food for thought.......

all the best..........

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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RussianFred says on Sep 4, 2007, 13:07:

I was going to spend 6k on the ring but she lives in Colombia. So one pointed out why spend that type of money. I only knew this girl for about six months. She is 25 years younger than me. I would like to keep my potential losses to a mininium.. The ring retails for $2,500 that about one year salary for my girl. She loves the ring and I am very happy for her. I don't want her to be Americanized.

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RussianFred says on Sep 4, 2007, 13:09:

FYI - I have a contract on the Mazada 6 series. The BMW is too flashy. I don't want the attention.

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tampavallenato says on Sep 4, 2007, 13:30:

Russianfred - Im sorry I got to ask, why get married? Going into a wedding with comments like "I would like to keep my potential losses to a mininium"Just make me want to ask.

Ay Hombe!!!

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miamimike says on Sep 4, 2007, 13:42:

I don't see where some of you guys say Colombian Women don't like 18K Gold Jewelry. Evidently they change a lot when they get here to Miami as here they will sell their Soul to the devil for 18K Gold,,,

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Sep 4, 2007, 13:47:

but most of the gold in Colombia is 18k, i don't buy any other gold that is not 18k neither my family I hate 14k and 9k even 24k

btw I love emeralds :)))

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RAAAY says on Sep 4, 2007, 13:50:

Exactly Mike.....................suddenly all the ladies here have no interest in material things....no..................give her a couple of plates of rice everyday and she is content......

.....vic says...." they aren't so materialistic.."... holy shit.........I'm definately on the wrong planet.......

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Sep 4, 2007, 13:57:

I don't like rice it's fattening...:p

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RussianFred says on Sep 4, 2007, 14:05:

I love my girl but she is Colombian. In general, they are very deceptive and cunning. My girl does not seem like the typical Colombian women. She is like a super model and has a heart of gold. I like to keep things real. I always plan for the worst but hope for the best.

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Medellin Traveler says on Sep 4, 2007, 15:31:

It's always amusing to me when I hear about how much someone spent for this or that. You know what? Who cares!! If it was true love you can give her a ring got out of a gumball machine and that would be more than enough.

As far as I'm concerned, anyone who pays $5k for a ring is stupid and materialistic. If you truly need expensive gifts to keep anyone around then that person is not worth your time and effort. But of course, American men have been brainwashed into thinking that they have to spend big if you "really" lover her. What a JOKE!!

If you bought an expenisve ring for you fiance it could set her up as a target for ladrones looking for easy prey.

Don't act like a rich American, no need to overspend to impress anyone, especially in Colombia. Keep it simple.

Good Luck!!

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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christobeldawg says on Sep 4, 2007, 21:31:

this how much to spend on a ring stuff is the kind of stuff that worries me about getting married to a Colombian. Isn't something moderately priced and pretty enough, as the couple has so many other things to deal with financially with an intercultural marriage? I think 500 dollars, on a good buy, should be fine, or otherwise, maybe the woman is not the right woman.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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RussianFred says on Sep 4, 2007, 22:01:

It's funny how everyone focused on the price of the ring and no one answered the question. My ex-wife (not legally) told me she want a ring for $50,000. She and I lived in a mult-million dollar house with a pool and 4 cars. I paid all the bills while she worked and saved all her money. She said I did nothing for her that no other man wouldn't do! This is why I left America. $$$$$$$$$$ can not buy love or happiness. I lived a great life financial but was never happy. I tried to buy love once I will not do this again.

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christobeldawg says on Sep 4, 2007, 23:14:

2 grand fred

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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RJQuilla says on Sep 5, 2007, 09:12:

Hey man do it how you want because you are the one who has to live with the results. Dont listen to some of these guys with the brutal comments.

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ColombianoGringo says on Sep 5, 2007, 09:23:

"As far as I'm concerned, anyone who pays $5k for a ring is stupid and materialistic."

Compared to the amount of money it costs to maintain an international relationship and fly to Colombia all the time, $5K is chump change. Buying a nice gift for someone does not necessarily mean that you are buying their affections.

Just because you don't agree with how someone decides to spend their money, does not make them stupid or materialistic. On the other hand, making blanket judgments and generalizations... Well, you get the idea.

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ColombianoGringo says on Sep 5, 2007, 09:30:

My wife still does not have a clue how much money I make. I have always told her that we would have a comfortable life, but not to expect to come to the US and live like a millionaire.

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ColombianoGringo says on Sep 5, 2007, 09:37:

She also knows not to expect a new car when she gets here. Since she will have to learn how to drive, I told her that she will get a cheap and used Honda Civic since everyone invariably crashes their first car. Once she starts working, she can buy whatever kind of car she can buy whatever kind of car she wants.

The main reason I did not marry one of my upper estrato girlfriends is that I wanted someone who was accustomed to working and knew the value of money. My American ex-wife came from a wealthy family and essentially went from daddy to hubby taking care of her. I learned my lesson well. Thank God that Texas is not an alimony state.

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Brians says on Sep 5, 2007, 09:48:

You want to buy my wife's old Honda Civic:)? She used it for a year and now since we are having a baby we are going to finally get her a decent car.

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ColombianoGringo says on Sep 5, 2007, 09:59:

Well, my family in Colombia is already in estrato 5 and 6. Sadly, they seem to forget that our family came out of poor little towns in the sticks of Colombia. A lot of them act like "Oligarcas" and honestly, that shit makes me sick to my stomach. Some of them probably think I married "down" somewhat, but I could really give a damn.

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ColombianoGringo says on Sep 5, 2007, 14:12:

Sadly, a lot of Colombians keep that nonsense up when they come here. I have met a few Rolas here in Houston that sparked my interest. As soon as they find out that you have family in Bogota, they want to know what barrio. Sometimes I'll say mention a neighborhood in south Bogota just to see how they react.

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wendell13 says on Sep 5, 2007, 16:11:

Anybody can spend their money any way they want to.....more power to you. I have always thought that if I were rich I would not spend much money on jewelry. You always have to tell people how much this ring or bracelet cost. It is hard to spot fake from real. Maybe the buyers should just leave the price tag on their rings. And usually when people talk about how much money they have,,,,,well, they don't have it.

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Leeroy says on Sep 5, 2007, 17:01:

$500 for a ring is a bit cheap.

But then, someone had a point when they mentioned that a ring costing $2,000 might not be the best thing to wear out on the street anyway.

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john_stark says on Sep 5, 2007, 18:47:

In answer to your question, we had a wedding in Medellin in 2003 for about $2000 that included:

Limo rental
Open bar and dinner for 100 guests at a reception hall in Laureles
Live music for dancing at the reception
Flowers for the church
Photographs and video
Hand made bridal gown and bridesmaids dresses

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tampavallenato says on Sep 5, 2007, 19:43:

And how much would that have been in the states????????????????????

Ay Hombe!!!

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RAAAY says on Sep 5, 2007, 21:10:

J S...................How many empanatas did each guest get...?

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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john_stark says on Sep 5, 2007, 21:14:

For the price you'd think that's what we ate. It was quite elegant actually and included a wedding cake as well. I would post some photos but it would not be a good idea to be able to identify any of the participants. And it's just too much work to erase everybody's faces.

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robi666 says on Sep 5, 2007, 22:47:

"it would not be a good idea to be able to identify any of the participants"
Come on john, post the photos... everybody already knows Salvatore's and Jorge's faces and I guess you're not into politic.

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RussianFred says on Sep 5, 2007, 23:18:

Thank you John Starks for answering the question. This girl picked out a $250 dress and loves her $500 ring, I think she is a keeper. I love her more and more everyday. God bless Colombia. The 25 year age difference makes me nervous but what the hell, you only live once. She is either the smarter than me or a very trustworthy chica.

Do they have Limos in Medellin?

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christobeldawg says on Sep 5, 2007, 23:21:

25 years? well good luck dude

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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RussianFred says on Sep 5, 2007, 23:50:

That god for Viagra! LOL just joking!!!!

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christobeldawg says on Sep 6, 2007, 00:46:

me too, just kiddin, get used to the kidding. I plan to do something similar, as I also am an idiot, seriously

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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RAAAY says on Sep 6, 2007, 05:52:

RussianFred says ........"The 25 year age difference makes me nervous"

no problem Fred........i've got a 30 yr age gap with my princess.......and I'm still 43.......

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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MaSep says on Sep 6, 2007, 11:48:

Hey she should be the one paying the wedding, I have to pay for my wedding!!!!! thats normal in here. It could cost from ´$3,000 to $10,000
Not that bad..
by the way a ring of $500 well hope is not colombian pesos and hope too that if she puts her ring in fire it won´t melt, the most important is that everytime she wears that ring she will think of you.

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MaSep says on Sep 6, 2007, 11:55:

my ring was $3,000 I found it out in his reicipts...but it could cost 200 PESOS and still loving it and wearing it for the rest of my life, forget about the $500 not big deal if she is happy.

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RussianFred says on Sep 7, 2007, 22:49:

MaSep, good idea I'll make up a reciept for $5,000 US dollars just incase she is like you. What do you think about the dress 500,000 pesos. I thought it would be higher.

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christobeldawg says on Sep 7, 2007, 22:53:

masep did not mean anything like that Fred, if you will actually read what she said. she likes her ring but would have liked a cheaper one as well. go easy on her por favor.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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MaSep says on Sep 8, 2007, 10:19:

well a dress for $500, 000 could be a very simple one, double hand or she just got areally good bargain.

In case she is like me... well hope so she might be a really nice girl then, sometimes is not that importat how expensive the things are the important is how you both like it and her dreamed wedding

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