OT how much did your wedding cost?

[Jame0223]

So I am now going to be officially engaged! I have started looking into certain things having to do with a wedding and have realized...but pretty much already knew, its expensive! I am just asking for a ballpark of how much your wedding costed you/the host! My mom told me that hers only costed about $2000 and thats because she and her mom did pretty much everything themselves. They did the bouquets, the maid of honors dress, the food, the decorations, the gifts. Everything except for her dress, the place rental, the dj, and the cake! And it was also 21 years ago! so I imagine prices have gone up since then...and I don't want to put that much of my own elbow grease into it unless I have to...I googled the average price of a wedding in my area and it came back with 20-35 grand! Thats helpful...

So if you don't mind, just some hints about how much everything costs would be wonderful! Or if you have any suggestions on how to cut back on cost..or recommend any services ...you would be awesome! Thanks ladies!

[evthing4reason]

oh yeah, we had a cash bar. and we rented the upstairs of a hockey stadium since it was june there was no ice in and it cost us just $200. my maid of honor paid for her own dress. and my mom made the cake---i automatically assumed she would (she has in the past as a hobby) but she was shocked when i asked her. It was just cake mixs (i thinks she adds pudding) and people commmented how good it was (see my profile pic)

[Jame0223]

Hey Ash its not like I am a photographer. I know NOTHING about cameras, except to aim and click the button...I am no pro at it..

I am so excited to get home and talk to df about all my discoveries today! lol I feel I may be bombarding him though so I better hold off. He hasn't even put the ring on my finger yet I mention the wedding to him every day! lol ...hey I am a girl!

[evthing4reason]

Mine was about $2500. We did everything ourselves. I had invited about 220 people (180 replied yes, 150 showd). Instead of a sit down meal we did finger foods---veggies fruit meat trays, lots of different dips, sandwichwiches and wraps. we got married at 7pm so people weren't expecting a big meal. I got my dress for $100 at a bridal store, which was how i knew our wedding was meant to be.  I even grew my own flowers.

DO NOT SKIMP on the pictures though. That was my big regret. We hired his cousin (a professional) who was doing it hor 1/2 price for us...it still cost $500, i was disappointed cause she didn't take the style that i wanted.

To me a wedding is about having friends and family there to celebrate your big day. we only had a couple of speeches and had soooo many compliments on everything about our wedding. In fact, now i hate going to a wedding with a big long sit down meal that's too formal, the wedding I enjoy are more casual and relaxed

[ashiepooh]

Ahaha Hey I don't get fingers in the pictures!  Plus with this big camera I have, which is a professional one, it's a little impossible to get finegrs in the way!  AHAHAHA!!!  I can't even reach the end of the lense with my hand holding the camera lol...  SILLY!  Ahaha

[Griggsy]

LOL, understandable.

[Jame0223]

griggsy. Yeah that place sounds really nice. I think I will have a look at it right now. Its not too far either...You know the place where my cousin got married that I was telling yall about was on Gilbert..I think..it was really close to there. Let me look and I will tell you if its the place I am thinking of..

*laughs* thats the place! You are so smart! Thanks for finding it for me. Now I don't have to call my dumb cousin and ask him! (thats not very nice but it was his second wedding and I don't like the new wife! lol) That excites me so darn much! I owe you one!

Ashiepooh, you're welcome to come and do my photography and long as there's no fingers in the pictures! lol

Laura I will definately be PMing you! I would love to hear any suggestions!