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OT: Wedding
Alright ladies. As u know I'm getting married in May. And I was making a wedding check list. So what should be on my check list? Thanks ladies! :)
Oh! And my friend that bakes like a rock star made my cake for $200. It was almond pound cake with tangerine filling. So Yummy!
We rented out a Summer Camp for an entire weekend and had over 200 guests. It was great because everybody could stay at the camp and I got to spend a lot of time with everyone. I never felt rushed or anything. We had a huge commercial kitchen and I hired a friend that was a caterer to come work on-site for meals. For the rehearsal we had a Pig Pickin' which is way cheap and feeds an army. We used all of the flatware and dishes that the camp had. We brought in keg beer and wine. Our guests stayed in rustic bunk cabins...except for a few that weren't up for it. I made the invitations. I hired someone to make my dress for about $175. I bought fabric for all of my bridesmaids and they had dresses made in whatever style they wanted. I bought 3 dozen calla lillies for bouquets and potted violets for the tables. Our guests took the potted violets home as keepsakes. We did it all for $6,000. This was over 8 years ago. It was so worth it. Now we rent the camp every Summer for a weekend. Our friends chip in money and we have created a tradition.
Okay so for food for my sister in laws wedding we did the food. It was a lot of people I can't remember how many...but anyway we did chicken alfredo and baked spaghetti and a salad. The also had a cheese tray and fruit tray as apps. Also, at my friends wedding she did little finger foods for apps like the cheese and fruit but she also did bbq for the meal portion. Once you decide how many and what you want to cook send me a message I'll ask DH and he can tell me to tell you how much stuff to get. He went to school for all that stuff.
Um...I suggest do something simple and easy to clean up after. I know that the spaghetti was an easy thing and it was also good. We made it in the metal pans was able to throw away everything we didn't keep.
Um...I suggest do something simple and easy to clean up after. I know that the spaghetti was an easy thing and it was also good. We made it in the metal pans was able to throw away everything we didn't keep.
Well I'm not sure bout food bc DF and I are gonna go up a night or 2 before the wedding. And will be staying in a cabin which will have a full kitchen so we could make out own...
Thanx ladies! I'm love all the help! Who knew it would be so crazy and its getting me off ttc! :)
Thanx ladies! I'm love all the help! Who knew it would be so crazy and its getting me off ttc! :)
Oh another way to save... instead of a dj put together your own wedding track on an ipod. You could also start asking around to find out if any of your friends are into photography and would be willing to help take pictures at the wedding.
You should go to Hobby Lobby or any craft store really. Check out the bridal section it will give you some great ideas. Even Walmart has a wedding isle in the craft area.
oh i also forgot we made out own centerpieces. we made candles and used wine glasses. the wax wass inexpensive adn we just dyed the wax and scented it.and our thanks you cards we made little scrolls and tied them with ribbon so we didnt ahve to mail out but a few to the people who mailed us cards and gifts.
well here is my advice i had a big wedding but we did everything ourselves cuz of the money thing.. we had a lot of people like 200 but with the help of my mom and sister we did it all. for arounf 5000.00 so i think you can def do yours in your budget.. we did the food ourselves we ordered chicken from the local grocery store and made mostocolli.. our sides were homemade mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, salad, and we had a veggie. we shopped at sams club and bought in bulk which saved alot of money..decide if you are going to have acholol. we did but where i had my wedding we had to provide our own and the bartender, so we limited what we bought and when it was out it was out. we watched the sales add to see what was on sale and bought it then. for our photos we did hire a company and there prices very on the type of packages they have. my dress about 400 and did not need any alterations so i lucked out there. we made the flowers. we used fake because they were cheaper then the real ones and alot easier to deal with. we also did the invites ourselves.
here's the order (I) would suggest:
time & date
send out save the dates
pick the place & book it (reception & service)
pick the preacher & book him (find out if he / she requires pre-marital counseling (ours did))
pick & book band/DJ
pick & book honeymoon location (make sure you arrange for a "wedding night" somewhere if your flight takes off the morning / afternoon after the wedding
assign wedding party
register multiple places (department stores & walmart/target)
pick theme
pick bridesmaid dresses/tuxes (whole wedding party MUST be present to get measurements and they are supposed to pay for their dress/tux
send out invitations
figure out what you want for food--homemade / catered
book the food or arrange for people that are cooking
pick and book the cake
pick out decorations, silverware, plates, etc...
also if you are TTC i highly suggest you hold off until after the wedding since your dress may/may not fit etc...
thats all i can think of for now!!!
time & date
send out save the dates
pick the place & book it (reception & service)
pick the preacher & book him (find out if he / she requires pre-marital counseling (ours did))
pick & book band/DJ
pick & book honeymoon location (make sure you arrange for a "wedding night" somewhere if your flight takes off the morning / afternoon after the wedding
assign wedding party
register multiple places (department stores & walmart/target)
pick theme
pick bridesmaid dresses/tuxes (whole wedding party MUST be present to get measurements and they are supposed to pay for their dress/tux
send out invitations
figure out what you want for food--homemade / catered
book the food or arrange for people that are cooking
pick and book the cake
pick out decorations, silverware, plates, etc...
also if you are TTC i highly suggest you hold off until after the wedding since your dress may/may not fit etc...
thats all i can think of for now!!!
What specifically are you looking for advice on? I might be able to help.It looks like you have already booked your venue, and have your guest list completed. I saw you asked about food, and have you looked in restaurants in the area to see who caters, and get quotes? If you aren't close to your home, or any of your families' homes, I'd imagine you'd have to have it catered because you can't really transport food for a wedding 4 hours? Do you want a buffet? What kind of decor do you want for your reception? Have you picked your color scheme? So much to decide, huh? =D
WOW.. Not to hijack your post, but SPIKET77, I need your help! Ken & I are getting married and we have a guest list of about 50-75 people, and I can't figure out how to do anything "affordable" I have never heard of a wedding that cost less than $12K for 75 people? Message me with some ideas? Our families live ALL over the country and some cannot really afford to travel, and we have no idea where to do it.. Ugh..
And to the original poster, you have already received a TON of great advice!! Happy Planning & Congratulations!
And to the original poster, you have already received a TON of great advice!! Happy Planning & Congratulations!
Lol. That everything is so expensive! Lol. Its kinda cheap around here! I don't even think it'll cost $2000. Lol
Any ideas for what I should serve at the reception like I said it's kinda be 30 ppl or less. Its 4 hrs from both mine and DFs family. And we aren't invitng many ppl bc we knw they won't come.
Any ideas for what I should serve at the reception like I said it's kinda be 30 ppl or less. Its 4 hrs from both mine and DFs family. And we aren't invitng many ppl bc we knw they won't come.
Your scared of where I live? I don't know what you mean.
Sounds like you have a lot of good options figured out already.
Sounds like you have a lot of good options figured out already.
Spiket- I'm kinda scared bout where u live! Lol.
Dress- $300 or less. (We have a place in my small home town who only sells dressed under $300.) Alterations free thanks to Nana! :)
Invites- I'm making my own. Or I should say my sister is.
Flower girls- I found a few at David's bridal. For $70 that I like.
Venue- has an outdoor patio AND indoor ball room! So the reception is actually in the same place as the wedding!:)
Flowers/cake- not sure what I'm planning there.
I really apperciate it! Ill pry be asking you more questions! :)
Dress- $300 or less. (We have a place in my small home town who only sells dressed under $300.) Alterations free thanks to Nana! :)
Invites- I'm making my own. Or I should say my sister is.
Flower girls- I found a few at David's bridal. For $70 that I like.
Venue- has an outdoor patio AND indoor ball room! So the reception is actually in the same place as the wedding!:)
Flowers/cake- not sure what I'm planning there.
I really apperciate it! Ill pry be asking you more questions! :)
Are you getting married outside? If so, do you have a rain plan?
Getting married outside can save a lot of money on decorations because you have nature to help with that. Another good cost saver is to assemble your own flowers. I have helped friends do this. The big box stores like Sams Club and Costco sell roses very cheap. And they are gorgeous. It is a fun thing to do the night before the wedding with bridesmaids or close girlfriends. There are lots of tutorials on-line to make simple bouquets.
You can save a little money on invites by having people RSVP to a wedding website you set up. Just put on the invite: " For more information and to RSVP go to www......". You can use the site to give directions, accommodation info, registry links, and rsvp. So you will only have to print one card for the invitation. It is gaining popularity and if anybody gives you crap ...just tell them you are saving trees.
The cake alone can cost a lot of money. For a 30 person wedding I would consider having your most talented family baker make it. Or, do a small cake to cut and cupcakes for guests.
Does that number include your dress budget? If it does...ask around in your family to see if anyone has a dress they would let your wear and alter. Or you can find one at a consignment store to alter however you want for a fraction of the cost. We have a Junior League consignment store here that has gorgeous dresses in it. A friend of mine got a designer dress for $40 there and then had a seamstress add some details she wanted. She made it her own.
Ummm.... I love frugal wedding planning. :)
Getting married outside can save a lot of money on decorations because you have nature to help with that. Another good cost saver is to assemble your own flowers. I have helped friends do this. The big box stores like Sams Club and Costco sell roses very cheap. And they are gorgeous. It is a fun thing to do the night before the wedding with bridesmaids or close girlfriends. There are lots of tutorials on-line to make simple bouquets.
You can save a little money on invites by having people RSVP to a wedding website you set up. Just put on the invite: " For more information and to RSVP go to www......". You can use the site to give directions, accommodation info, registry links, and rsvp. So you will only have to print one card for the invitation. It is gaining popularity and if anybody gives you crap ...just tell them you are saving trees.
The cake alone can cost a lot of money. For a 30 person wedding I would consider having your most talented family baker make it. Or, do a small cake to cut and cupcakes for guests.
Does that number include your dress budget? If it does...ask around in your family to see if anyone has a dress they would let your wear and alter. Or you can find one at a consignment store to alter however you want for a fraction of the cost. We have a Junior League consignment store here that has gorgeous dresses in it. A friend of mine got a designer dress for $40 there and then had a seamstress add some details she wanted. She made it her own.
Ummm.... I love frugal wedding planning. :)
My invitation! LOL... Jokes!!
Erm I was actually going to talk to my mum about it tonight when I got in
xx
Erm I was actually going to talk to my mum about it tonight when I got in
xx
No theme... Lol. And we are gonna be staying in a cabin at the state park! :) the honeymoon will be a few weeks after.... :)
Theme if you're having one,
Transport, If you're staying in the hotel for the night of your wedding or going straight to your Honeymoon??
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Transport, If you're staying in the hotel for the night of your wedding or going straight to your Honeymoon??
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