...g my invites figured out and I have really wanted to DIY my own mostly because I have thought it to be cheaper and also because I enjoy doing creative projects!
My question is HOW MUCH DO/SHO...
...your wedding cake?? I have been quoted a few prices but I just feel they are so expensive for something that is gonig to be ate lol.
I did get a quote on a plain cake with white fondant and it...
... 100 invites.
I didn't know this... I knew that my invites would cost more, but I wasn't sure of how much more...
Just an FYI :)...
... Ok here's the deal....
I stumbled across something called bridesharing about a month or so ago.
The concept is brides splitting the cost on wedding 'stuff' then sharing the item.
We...
...ces, flowers, accessories, decor, lights, etc.
Anyway.....please join us at http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_187670457932962&ap=1
See you there an happy sharing!...
... our reception. Its going to be at the Lincoln Valley Golf course in State Center, IA. This is also going to save us $1150.00 just on the reception hall alone and we can also have the caterer w...
I think I have found mine. They are around $ 180.I wanted to keep it around $200. Everyone was fine with that.
Just wondering what everyone else is doing. What is your price range?
... The wedding planner/coordinator has come down on her price as well by $2900. I got my dress for a steal. My mother is able to make my flower girl dresses and do all of the alterations to my gir...
...08
Bridesmaid bouquets: $206 to $333
Ceremony flowers: $369 to $597
Flower girl flowers: $42 to $67
Reception flowers: $833 to $1,347
Gifts and Favors: $869 to $1,404
Gifts for at...
...as a MOH last year.
Our hair is going to cost around 55$ for an up do, and 25$ for make up. Which I think is pretty reasonable. My FMIL was telling one of my BM's this, and she said "Are you ...
...or a wedding dress). I'm stuck with the thought - do I NEED it? No, but I really, REALLY want it.
Am I the only one that stresses about this? Does anyone have any suggestions?...
My photographer rocks.
Watch this space for new photos.
If you are in Toronto....
Xero Digital is amazing....
costly...not ridiculous....but amazing!
... and wedding planner $4,200
Photography/Videography $900
Entertainment (DeeJay) $900
Bride’s Gown, accessories $800
Flowers $600
Transportation $600
Gifts for attendants, parents $50...
...xtra invitations, or to have taken them to a print shop. It was fun and all, but I think my invitations look sloppy, and I dislike that that will be our first impression....
...)
6 bridesmaids bouquets ($95 each -- I went for the 10" version)
4 corsages ($25-30)
8 bouts ($10-13)
2 arrangements for the 'altar' (I think they were $200 each --Curly willow arrangements...
... our invitations done SOON so we can send them out by the end of the month. I'm just having a lot of trouble designing something that I like.
I'm not sure it's worth the $33 to print our invit...
... the reception at a family members house or something.
I still don't have my ring or dress and anything bought except the down payment and save the dates. I have ideas and plans but everythi...
...g at bridesmaid dresses and I have no idea how much different designers cost. I know that bridal salons will charge different amounts, but I was wondering how much everyone's girls are going to ...
... our photographer finally and our cake lady!
Ahhhh i feel so relived!...
I had no idea it costs $71 to get a marriage license in the State of Texas !
My Love told me about this class:
Texas now offers free marriage education classes around the state. Couple...
I found this great website Cost of Wedding that tells you what the average cost of a wedding is in your area. They even break down certain sections. This is great if you think you are spendi...
...at a reception priced @ $7200 is reasonable? This includes:
car valet
sound/audio engineer
china
flatware
glassware
set up and clean up
minimum for food and alcohol is $5000
deposit of $...
...g my dress to a seamstress and wow...did I get a big surprise when it came to what they can actually do to my dress. The store where I bought it from said it wouldn't be a problem to do any of t...
... Hi ladies!
We met with two different officiants yesterday! We really liked them both. Each had a very different approach to the wedding and have different fees.
I'm curious to see what...
...hese budget planning sheets to get your more significantly coordinated and all, but really, what do you think is the most important aspect of a wedding?
A lot of people think it should be the...
...in a budget the we could afford & the guest list was going to be small. Well she got upset and said that there are certain people for sure that we have to invite. So once I just said ok the ...
How long does it typically take to have alterations done, and how much does it cost? Obviously the time and cost is going to be different for every dress, but wanting to know your story! THANKS!
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... the reception/ceremony in case the temperature is too cold (our date is May 8)
That's all I can think of. :) So anyway. Just thought I'd ask for people's suggestions and generate discussion ...
...d my DIY gift favour tags. I think they turned out amazingly great! Since everyone will be getting a 1 foot high balsam fir as the favours, I put tree stamps on one side of the tag with a thank ...
...t my wedding dress altered. Then he looked at my hair and asked if I'd had my hair trial today too. I said yes. Then he asked when the wedding was, and I told him I was marrying a firefighter an...
...nd a dress out there that matches what I want. And since my budget is only $500, that makes things even harder. I keep finding the "almost" dress, but it's never quite right. I've been looking f...
...T my dress. The previous post was about me going to look at it, and pick it up, since it had been found again!! Yay!)
Well, I was a little frustrated with the service I received today at t...
... Jr. Bridesmaid Boquet
* 4 Bridesmaid Boquets
* 8 Boutianeres
* 3 Corsages
* 20 Gerber Daisy Tops for centerpieces
* Cake Flowers
* Head Table Decorations & Centerpiece
* Decorate The...
...t of wedding flowers and can make many prices inaccessible to couples on a strict wedding budget. The most common factors that affect wedding flower prices include:
* Flower Types: Some f...
... the dress I want but without the hefty price tag to match.
So my fiance's step-mother found a dress maker near where she lives and we went there last night. I showed her pics of the dress, s...
...akes wedding photos for friends. He's charging us $1200 for the whole day so, I'm wondering, $1200 for the photography is a fair price right? That doesn't include any printing, though, which he ...
... the videographers that I had prices were ridiculous on their pricing and packages.
Well I just got off of the phone with my wedding coordinator, and there is a guy in her church who is in c...
... the music is good and the drinks are flowing, I don't really care what the venue looks like. But my dad is picky. He wants to be by the water, have an outdoor cocktail hour, and have a beautifu...
...hes, cake, centerpieces..)? How much is a plate for kids? And finally what is everyone having for their reception?...
...s my dress amazing and is gorgeous. I really havn't seen much for under $140 and everything was $140-$275. I even went to a clearance sale and nothing was under $80 and at the clearance sale the...
... the reception alone would cost almost $20,000 with tax and tip. This just seems like way too much. It would be a lot cheaper to find a site where we can bring in our own caterer, but then that ...
...ious budget cutbacks. Wedding cutbacks included. A lot of our stuff has already been booked (and thus can't be changed) or planned to be low-cost already, but I'm looking at things to trim whe...
...free engagement photos,albums, 36 5x7's, 10 8x10's, and an album of proofs.....Now that is booked I am almost regretting spending that much money....Anyone else feeling this way or spent this ki...
... our budget. Its not like we don`t have a substantial budget; We are spending around the $60K mark. And we are hosting only 200 people at the reception. However we are also purchasing our first ...
... Clipped from 2000 Dollar Wedding
There's an interesting little column in the Telegraph about the inverse relationship between wedding budgets and enjoyment at weddings.
The author argu...
...t my reception hall for about 2 months! First I was busy with work and then the Christmas holidays totally sidetracked everything. I decided that I really should get on with picking a menu soo...
...amp; engagement party (DIY), registry cards, stamps, thank you cards
Photographer - $2800 - 10%
5 hours, all photos in CD, 300 6x4 prints
Flowers - $595 - 2.5%
Ceremony DIY pomanders wit...
...heir invitations. How important is it? I received an invitation to a friend's wedding that had double envelopes, response and reception card, fancy tissue paper and a detailed invitation. I thre...
...onal photos don't you think you should have your makeup done". Well I started phoning around and googling for makeup artists in the area, and couldn't find any! Finally found one and she cost $7...
...e or wedding planner books might not tell you about, like postage for all your invites, gifts your wedding party and parents, and tips for some of your vendors.
5. Find a dress store that off...
...heir photos of before and after look amazing, but they were expensive.
thing is I 'm not sure on what my budget should be? or who to look at?
and was wondering if anyone has any reconmendati...
...ial" engagement so I can't call and ask about too much stuff (especially to the church hall since it's a town of 800 people and word gets around).
I don't want people thinking i'm a crazy girlf...
...this invitation. The price of it is kinda crazy though.
I haven't really done too much looking into invitations. What are you all paying for yours? For this one in particular there were li...
... our budget. We have not went over on anything at all. the problem is that we have both incurred some car troubles and unexpected cost that have put us in the hole. I don't want to push the wedd...
...t of decoration or stuff like that so some of the things I registered for are pretty pricey. I tried to have a big variety of prices though.
What kind of stuff did you register for? Average c...
So after last nights rampage and me reading what other people have said and what my parents and fiance said, I have decided that I am doing what me and Chris want to do and what will make us ...
... the processional, played by a string quartet. I heard that hiring music students can be a cost effective way of doing that, so I contacted the music dept. at a local university, and the departm...
...your bridesmaids to spend on their dresses?
We found a dress we all loved. We want to order them through a particular store though because the service was really good and they'll do a nice j...
...s at Bridesmaids dresses and gasping at some of the prices. What is the normal cost for just the bridesmaid dress? My girls are paying for their own so I want to keep it low for their sake.
S...
...with flowers in the the center of the tables. I have actually been on the search for a cheaper flower to use in the centerpieces that still looks romantic. I have found some pictures of a flower...
...your bridesmaids to pay?
How much are yours?...
I started my registry today and it 's unreal how much pots and pans cost. The registry is more for us than guests, but is it o-kay to list the items we want to buy?
