i heard the average cost for american wedding is $25000 to $30000 but we have only $7000 to $10000
do you have any idea to make it cheaper but still have a good wedding?
2006-06-28 19:57:11 · 16 answers · asked by ♥ caramel_bonbon ♥ 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
i understand that you guys had a nice wedding at low budget but i would like to know the whole content of your wedding.
about dress, cake, band, place, decoration, etc. how did you get them done?
2006-06-28 21:16:55 · update #1
How much can you network?
If you know people who can make dresses, make the cake, bring food, drink etc, maybe provide the reception venue (someone with a large house & garden?)
For honeymoon go somewhere nice but not too expensive. You should easily be able to fit your budget
2006-06-28 20:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by Perkins 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
www.theknot.com
This site will help you find vendors in your price range, budget, manage your guest lists, etc. You should figure in the most expense part of your wedding first: catering or food. Typically that will be about 40% of your budget. You can decide what youll need to weed out, because you will need to cut things down to have a wedding on this budget, whether its the guest list, etc.
You could have a destination wedding, with close friends and family in a tropical place. That way your budgeting will stay intact, but there are pros and cons to this view. The trip itself is the venue, you could get married on the beach and ask for a private dinner in your hotel. Less people. . . but you have to pay for traveling expenses.
2006-06-28 22:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by Lian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the most Important Factor:The bride and groom should agree on what is important
Here are some others:
Who's paying for what?
What you want a big or small wedding?
How many people are coming?
How many you have in your wedding party?
SOME TIPS:
Plan on making many of your accessories such as your ring pillow, wedding veil, and decorations. Craft and fabric stores offer large selections of patterns, ideas and fabrics as well as many short how-to courses
Shop for your wedding gown in places other than bridal boutiques. Allow yourself enough time to competitive shop in order to find the best deal that meets your criteria.
(I bought my Dress off E-bay it was so cheap).
Make your own Invitations
Some Websites :
http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/cheap-wedding-favors.html
Hope this Helps
Congrats and the Best of luck to you and Your Future Husband/Wife
Don't stress Everything will be FINE!
2006-06-29 03:37:11 · answer #3 · answered by kiwi_08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our wedding was around $5500. It's very do-able to have a wedding without spending a fortune. Focus on what's important and have your theme be "simple but elegant." You'd be amazed how much hype is out there and yet people won't notice if, for example, you don't arrive at the church in a limo.
2006-06-29 03:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Brenda F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are tons of wedding reality shows on TV now...sometimes I find myself watching them randomly.
They think of TONS of really cute ideas for weddings that are really low cost.
I'm thinking that location and professional services are the biggest waste of the wedding budgets. So, try looking for a romantic location that isn't a budget breaker and try doing the things that you can yourself. :)
2006-06-28 20:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by xxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi what you can do get ideas from the magazines and try to make the centerpiece and make the favors, look for somethign outdoor with a lot of green make the wedding somethign special and let money to expend. a lot of bridal dress store have a clearence section ask them.visit my page for some ideas www.mbravo.homestead.com
2006-06-29 02:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by buyone32 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much for one day. You don't have to go for the super expensive items. Make some things yourself, to save money. Make your own invitations. It's cheaper and also add that personal touch.
Bake your own cake. It might not be like the ones you see in magazines, but it will taste better, knowing you made it yourself.
2006-06-28 20:38:28 · answer #7 · answered by Mummabear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent 1500. Look for a nice bed and breakfast...they are usually decorated very nicely and don't need to add to the decorations. The bed and breakfast may also be willing to cater, or may work together with a restaruant.
2006-06-28 20:49:38 · answer #8 · answered by ashlibby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, wedding packages on Maui w/out dress, tuxeedo, dinner, and rings, are about $300 for simple beach wedding to $7,000 for deluxe wedding.
2006-06-29 15:09:31 · answer #9 · answered by unforgettablemauiweddings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your dress in a sale/second hand and modify it or have it home made, do your own food, and keep frivilous junk to a minimum, no one remembers the things like balloons and stuff, its about getting married not decoration, make our own boquet or get someone artistic to help
2006-06-28 20:02:37 · answer #10 · answered by littlestarr02 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋