... our cake...and I need to contact my aunty about our flowers....Mum has said that my uncle has asked if he can make our favours (honey biscuits) for us as he is a baker and would like to contrib...
...'s a wedding photographer!) but doesn't give a concrete answer. And I can't in good faith take such vagaries into the budgeting. I also feel like it's way to early to already be having nightmare...
... Hello Dolls!!
It's been awhile I know :0/ But I am having a hard time deciding on where to have our wedding do over. I found the perfect venue in a great location , it fits our theme and t...
Okay, so here is the deal:: My fiance and I are waiting to find out who is contributing what to our wedding. Also, we do not yet have the funds for what we ourselves will be responsible for p...
... the bridesmaids dresses, shoes and jewelry. Plus alternations, hair and makeup. Half of the cost were my expenses (my dress)
Ceremony - $841
This included the chapel rental, music, 2 giant ...
... and reception insurance for a very reasonable price. It's wise to try to work wedding and reception insurance into your budget if you're planning on having an outdoor wedding, performers, over ...
...s, a bridesmaid dress that was never worn because she had to back out, and also 4 ties....
...mini honeymoon. So I will definitely be watching every penny and saving tremendously.
What I'm doing to save money on our wedding...
1. SMALL GUEST LIST - limited to 75 of our immediate fam...
... the honeymoon and apply that to the wedding, thus the $6,000 budget – or we would be having a $3,000 lol.
Now, with this being the time that everything is coming due, I’m still footing the b...
... the cake, so I’ve always known that the money will be coming out of our pockets, the only problem is that my FH is kinda in-between jobs and I pay most of our bills right now so money is always...
... our honeymoon/wedding
Cons:
-lost my job at the university as a student worker [no longer a student]
- i need to get a new job [to pay rent]
- FMIL is offended that i didnt move in with h...
...d my music and got upset that I wanted to chose my music because she paying for it ($700). Then his mom wants to use an old dress instead of getting the one we all selected together for $150. Th...
...ess, engagement rings, table centerpieces, food, tux, alcohol, hors devours, wedding coordinator, and DJ) but if the number of guests that RSVP back saying "No" is reduced to 175 or even 150, yo...
... the honeymoon in a very respectful way. Also [if you're not familiar with the books] Edward decides they shouldn't have sex anymore until Bella becomes a vampire [whatever]. SO there is a monta...
...g my wedding budget is very stressful. Everything is so expansive now. When I talk with my Mother, she says that things didn't used to be that expansive.
That people could get married for ...
...IRS, HONEYMOON, REHEARSAL, CAKE, PHOTOGRAPHER, VIDEOGRAPHER.....ALLLLL STILL HAVE BALANCES! YIKES! AND ITS BEEN SUPER STRESSFUL !
TRUTHFULLY, I WANT THIS WEDDING OVER! I WANT TO BE ABLE TO S...
...gray decor and butterflies. Not to much to it, but it's right to the point of her theme: Silver (bling) & Black - {Raider Fans Lovers}.
I call this one: Silver Butterflies at Midnite Card...
I JUST LOVE these glitter boxes! After posting the 2 tier box that I did a few weeks back, this was a rush that was just sent out on Friday. This request was for a 3 tier. What ended ...
...arge reception at home for the people who came to Mexico, as well as for all those people who couldn't come to Mexico. The guest list is at 140 people, so I think this counts as something right?...
... ( This is not my box these are the driections i followed ) I will post my card box up soon )
Supplies Needed:
1.Fabric
2.Round boxes (can be found at Jo Ann's sold in set of 3)
3.Ribb...
So exactly a year from today I will be marrying my best friend!!!! I'm starting to freak out a little bit! I can't wait to marry him but now its really sinking in I have so much stuff to fini...
...w my reception is without buffet.
My MIL is flipping out about it saying we HAVE TO HAVE buffet. I suppose she would like me or my mum to pay for that?! when she has put about £200 in to a £4...
...ooch bouquet, ive been going a bit crazy wanting to buy more for the wedding
( a very scarey thought for FH ) so ive decided to DIY some custom hangers, it will give me something to do and mak...
... the honeymoon we have booked.
So I am a little scared it seems like such a lot of money! Would be quite hard for me to cut costs without just cutting out things like flowers and theming at ...
... God budget sheets to keep me organize I’m sure that I would have been behind if I did not use it. Happy Planning!...
... My fellow brides and I are ordering our linens today...I am sharing with four other brides various linens....Here are our savings:
120" Round Tablecloths $3.09 versus $12.29 each (75% Savi...
Are you paying for everything yourselves??
Are your parents helping??
Are your FIANCEE'S parent's helping??
How did/do you plan to discuss it with the family?
Anything with the wo...
...ce's wedding ring which is $1,600. Reason being is we are actually spending some of our play money on wedding items which may allow us to go over our 10k budget a little bit. :)...
... and ring bear still, and I don't have a clue what to get! Also, am I supposed to get gifts for personal attendants? And if so, what so I get?
Jake's car had to get fixed the other day....50...
...or a photographer....Holy Crap! It's freakin' expensive! I must have contacted 50 different people over the last two days. Most of them are around the same general price range, so I guess that's...
... our honeymoon and realized how much gas is going to cost.
Our original plans were to go out west. Maybe stop in Rapid City, Portland, and Seattle, and just stop at random spots on the way. I...
Ok...I know tradition says....I should include postage with my rsvp cards....
Well here's my thought......to H-E-Double Hockey Sticks with Tradition!
I think in this day and age of mode...
... 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...
...ream honeymoon to Europe? Might not happen. We'll see.
If we save $300 a month, each of us we will have roughly $14,400 in savings. But who wants to spend their entire savings on one day? Th...
...ces (reception halls and hotels). I just want to make sure whatever we choose is within our budget....
...aper flowers, here I come!...
...
Thanks for all the responses on your Damask Frenzy themes! It's so nice to see all the colors that are combined with your Damask print! This box was particularly made about a year ago, ...
... the honeymoon. The nation's economy is certainly picking up, but it seems alot of us are still holding on to our funds for rainy days and are working creatively to stay on budget. I know I DO N...
...THIS WEDDING PLANNING BUT IT LOOKS LIKE ITS ALL COMING TOGETHER!
*I HAVE NO MORE STRESS WITH VENDORS OR MY BRIDESMAIDS....
*FLOWER GIRL THINGS ARE GETTING PURCHASED THIS WEEKEND!
*WE ...
...t my budget page on my website to see where I spent our $$.
http://www.diyweddingsnz.co.nz/DIYWeddingBudget.html...
...ited budget right now and are trying to stay with in it. I have set our budget for $6000 but I am hoping I can stay under that by cutting corners, doing DIY stuff, and shopping around for the be...
...y on dresses. I have to buy one soon... same with invitations!
It's a little overwhelming when I start to think about it.
In the meantime I also have to: find a job - preferably one that r...
... our engagement last April, she hasnt helped me organise anything, she didnt even come with me the first time I went out to try on gowns.
I know what she is like and she is going to crack it ...
...R MY BRIDESMAID DRESSES IS TRYING TO HIKE UP THE PRICE FROM WHAT WE NEGOTIATED & AGREED TO $85 FLAT NO TAX TO $120 PLUS TAX! WTF!!!!
I AM SOOOOOOOOOO STRESSED OUT AND DNT KNOW HOW TO FIX ...
... own dresses, but we bought their shoes, jewelry and clutch purses to match their dresses & are paying for their up-dos..
is that enough? or should i get them something else??...
This one is the Glamour Joy Bling Box that I just created for an Oregon bride. She loved my original Glamour Joy box that was created last year. Only thing different she wanted hers to ...
... Hey WBC sistren,
I'm back finally after the tiring task of moving. It was a hard feat, but my FH and I finally got out of that apartment complex we were in and managed to move to an apart...
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?
This is only partially pertaining to a wedding but I just need to know! Has anyone ever tried any work at home jobs? Well most that I have come across have been pretty obvious that they wer...
... and videographer for less time. Unless you have a large budget, there is really no need for these vendors to stand around during the dinner hour....
We are doing a candy buffet for our party in 2 weeks. To purchase M&Ms in one color they are almost $10 a pound at our local party stores. Where did you purchase your M&Ms? They do...
... 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...
...d of wedding favours, I'm going to donate $2-3 dollars per guest to the Canadian Cancer Society. Who needs fucking bubbles and chocolate, really? /wedding guilt rant...
... our budget.
FH went ahead and filed for the refund and come to find out, a couple months later, that our stupid tax preparer screwed him over on his 2006 forms and long story short he didn't...
... - a dress that reflects who I am not how pretty I can look, a photographer to capture the moment and most importantly a romantic night with my new husband. All of which can be done on the chea...
... new ring before we do.
Because i still have many sad feelings about our first attempt at having a wedding, I want an entirely different theme. The theme that fits my unique personality best...
So we had some unexpected and not planned news today, that I am pregnant!! 6 and 1/2 weeks due March 21st. Our wedding is scheduled 6 months after the baby is due. its going to be a lot of ex...
...y.My budget is bursting at the seams at this point and I dont know if I will be able to do a gift for everybody....Let me know what you think honey bunnies???????????????????????????????????????...
My budget is $10,000 plus $5,000 for the honeymoon. Most of this is being paid by my FH and I (we share $).
We're having about 150 guests.
Whats your budget?
...H MY WEDDING DRESSES YES I HAVE A CEREMONY DRESS AND RECEPTION DRESS, MAKE-UP,HAIR, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, MUSICIANS AND SINGERS, FAVORS, POTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY, OH AND THE FACT THAT THE...
... the bridesmaid dresses...... My sister and one other friend put the deposit down for theres... but I put the deposit down for my other friends....Am i supposed to pay for the dresses??? They we...
...tail reception and serve cake and little snacky things assuming everyone will have eaten between the ceremony and the reception OR have a sunset ceremony {after dinner} followed by a cocktail re...
...ed a budget with him yet, but Iam saving my pennies.
Literally, Iam putting ALL my change away! Iam determined to get what I want! and I want it ALL!
I want a nice dress, and nice room, a fa...
... our honeymoon, we definitely wouldn't be staying in hostels as we backpack around southern Europe. For the wedding, I would rent a limo for transportation of the wedding party. Our ceremony and...
... and decoration....
sooooo at the end of it the lady whos helping us told me.....
we have until AUGUST 3 to pay $2000!!! And just the day before my FH and i were discussing how we hardly h...
... the budget. Before we can even think about going forward with our planning this has to be figured out. Between what we should be able to save and what our parents have offered to contribute, we...
...long engagement. I am starting college this fall & knew we would have a lot of things on our plate--too many to make wedding planning/saving a priority.
Besides that, he was already marrie...
...tter honeymoon, we also got a new silverware set , picture frames, a new shower head, plates bowls and cups......My family and friends were very genourous to us.....
SO how much did you get...
test inner 5
...heir wedding invitation. If it is what they want or need the most, they should get the word out through family members, and it absolutely should never come from them, even if they are aske...
...:
Flowers
Boutonnieres
Aisle Decorations
Candles
Priest Gift
Organist Gift
Legal Fees:
Stationary:
Day Invitations
Evening Invitations
Save the Dates
Postage
Menus
Place C...
... the wedding budget and/or in daily life as well...
3) Random question- how many of you out there are not currently living with FH?
I'll start with my answers...
1) We are putting off...
... our honeymoon.)
Total 3875 (after deposit- 3625)
We still need:
-Wedding priest (not sure what you call them)
-flowers (planning on Costco- only need 4- bouquet, 4-boutineers, maybe one...
...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....
Ok so heres is the deal I am doin a private cater who has to out source for all china ware, They send me an invoice and this is how it reads
100px34.95=3495
then they add the 775 for the ...
... the wedding budget....
I have not set a wedding budget yet! I'm just going with the flow.
I have not made any big purchases.
Thanks to the dollar tree and Aj Wright:
Right now I'm at $...
...irst engagement ring (he has bought me two).. maybe even both of them! :( I'm not really a ring kind of girl and because of my work I can't wear my ring there (I work at a restaurant.. around fo...
...many DIY from other people and have saved some money by doing it on my own! Thanks everyone for posting such great stuff and thanks to those whom I have borrowed from haha!:)...
... OMG...
So i haven't worked since tech. Dec 07.... i did work unpaid internships 2 hrs away in 08 but they were never paid. Anywho...
Ive been searching for a job forever! Finally 3 yea...
...ding invitations. After that, we got on the subject of flowers. I'm using a family friend that use to be a florist. She orders her flowers and gets a discount. So the florist said that she would...
... the honeymoon! I am ready for a VACATION! We are going to get our marriage license next week. Next Saturday is the bachelorette/bachelor party. And then I don't have to work for a week and a ha...
... our wedding budget to be around 10,000-12,000$ (including the honeymoon). We have half of our budget. So now i don't know when i should start booking things. Im a little scared because what if ...
...or a wedding dress. Since we are paying for our wedding ourselves, along with getting ready to go to law school and finish paying off our daughter's hospital bills, the budget for my dream dres...
...silk flowers submergable tea lights) rocks that when I would go for a walk, I would take a back pack and fill half full ..make'n my boudy loose wieght aswell, sice I added over 20lbs each time I...
...thly budget looks like and I know he doesn't know mine.
I will admit that he's not the reason for this lack of disclosure, I've always been guarded about letting folks i've dated know about ...
... our honeymoon, which we were planning to go in december because we would have enough money saved up after the wedding to go on a decent honeymoon. NOW we can go straight after.
I am really e...
... our honeymoon like we both want to!!!
The picture I posted is an old school pic of my Uncle Mike Strike (in the bibs) and my dad way back in the day....
I know traditionally, the bride's family is supposed to pay for the wedding, but I'm not your traditional bride. ;0)
My FH and I have been trying to figure out how to pay for our wedding wi...
...hose invites means that I have to get my butt in gear and find a job (I actually have one waiting for me, but they aren't able to offer me the hours that I need to make it worth the babysitter, ...
... the reception bill lower?" I'm like "WHAT!" I think he wants to change the meal options and/or amount of guests so that he is not pulling his hair out as well ! what's a bride to do?????...
...r my dress, choose a limo co, put some $$ towards the reception venue, and make a payment to the photographer. After those things are done and I have solid numbers I think I will be less nervous...
What's your is mine and what mine is mine! Is that what you go by?
So now that your married and living in the same household what do you do with the money????
Who manages the money bet...
I wanted to save these for future reference because I had no idea Party City had such cute stuff and ideas! I always shop there for birthdays and holidays, but didn't really think about the...
...n my dress at the store on Friday.
When I got there, there was a note on my file from my mom.
It said:
"To Allison,
The dress has been paid in full.
With Love,
Your Mum and Dad"
...
...0
Cake Cutting Fee: $ 65.00
Cocktail Hour Food: $650.00
Midnight Buffet: $545.00
Cash Bar Service: $200.00
Wine on the Tables: $748.00
Rentals: $ Not sure if required at this p...
... our photographer finally and our cake lady!
Ahhhh i feel so relived!...
... the wedding reception fund.
What did you guys do to earn more money?...
...gram cake topper
Dress bag
Paid off invites-Etsy
Pomanders-Unmistakeblyyou from WBC
Flowergirl basket
My wedding day jewelry-Etsy
Stuff for crystal tree
Next up is to find a florist to ...
... our photographer and baker ASAP!...
... I just put our money down for our rented linens & chairs, why do I feel like its a waiste of money?
I know chair covers can make a huge difference in a room and there was no way I was ...
There are many things to discuss before you get married. Do you have similar values? Do you want kids? How many? Where do you want to live? How do you manage your roles? One such important qu...
