I love how you refer to it as "foo-foo" ... that's perfect. And believe it or not, I think I want the foo-foo. In most aspects of my life I'm totally casual and everything but for this, I don't know, I guess I want the foo-foo (see my other post with pics of my 16th birthday).
However, that doesn't mean I feel the need to have the most expensive wedding either. I just want to be able to invite everyone I want (really dont' want to start picking and choosing) and have it be on a level with the previous weddings that have occurred in my family (reception with DJ and sit down 5 course meal or so).
As for how much I can spend...I really have no idea...my Dad has said he will pay but would like Scott's parents to contribute and we'd like to contribute too (I definately want to buy my own dress and bridesmaid's gifts).
So I guess I'll have to sit down with my Dad and Scott's parents and try and hammer something out