i have just under 2k but need to include the honeymoon as well wich has cost 700
2006-08-23 06:53:01 · 26 answers · asked by steptocymru 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No problem, the trick is to get friends to help with the preparations as wedding presents. Could two or three do teh catering for you, could one make your dress? A low budget but very swish wedding can be had for not much more than £200 if everyone makes things for you
2006-08-23 06:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by welsh_witch_sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wedding was the best day of my life and it only cost us about £600. We used our friends cars with ribbons on, the bridesmaids and ushers etc paid for theis own suits and dresses, A friend took the photos and put them in an album as a wedding present. The church was free because we go to that church. The flowers were done by my gran and the room was decorated by some ladies from church. All we paid for was the licence, the balloons, my dress and the bouqets. We even did eachothers hair and makeup. The DJ was a friend too. it was great. Just ask around you will be amzed at the amount of things people will do to help out.
Good luck on your special day and remeber it is not how much the wedding costs that counts it is who you are marrying.
2006-08-24 16:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that is a low budget. Well, first of all you need a back yard or a house because halls cost at least $500. and you still need to feed the people. I recommend a big picnic or bonfire type thing. Set up a volleyball net and play some music. Get a couple of kegs, some hamburgers and chicken for the grill. See if some of your family can help with food. It's your wedding day so as long as your having fun everyone else will.
2006-08-23 13:57:18 · answer #3 · answered by kareiokequeen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get help from mates ie the catering.
Much nicer food too... Fruit cake wedding cake yuuuuuck.
For the reception room get lots of UV strip lights, If they have the units just the 'bulb' stips... Get lots flourescent paper and cut out lots of hearts... If you kill all the yellow and white lights all the hearts glow in the dark...
Anyone you know in a band?
What about arty friends who could carve stuff?
With lots involved in a creative process where they get to come up with something good and meaningful there maybe more heart in it.
Instead of hiring expensive cars you could get people to come up with a carnival like float on a car. That could look real good and is more of a question of man hours to make something good, then expensive materials.
Like a thrown like cleopatra... Make it water proof.
Instead or formal go for novelty which should be more personal.
Like some one who is a biker turning up with a biker procession
Theme wedding.
Dress is difficult
A teenager you know may be a wanna be DJ
A student could design the wedding stationary
get the idea...
And in the end if done right may be more personal and fun then something formal
2006-08-23 14:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I had a casual outdoor wedding, which a lot of our friends and family really liked. They didn't have to spend a lot on clothes either or babysitters as children were welcome until all hours. We had Arbor Mist instead of champagne (I hate champagne), and I made all my own gifts to the wedding attendants - they loved it and it was more personal. My maid of honor and I went out the night before with a basket and stole flowers for the flower girl, from all the old ladies that bitched about kids playing in their yards. It was great fun and bonding. We prepared the food - ham sandwiches, salad, etc., for the meal - and asked our friends/family to help serve. They were honored. Had a DJ instead of a band, and he was a ton of fun with all the things like the special dances, throwing the bouquet, auctioning the garter, etc. So I'd say do it your way and you'll have just as much fun, and even more as you won't have all these expensive expectations. It's easier to be relaxed if everything is casual and low key. Good luck.
2006-08-23 13:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yeah!
You don't need roses upon roses and sixteen bride-maids just to have a great wedding.
Get your family and friends together at a house or hall, get great food and alcohol and keep it casual! Have someone DJ, or get a band.
Rock the night away and put disposable camera's on each table for the guests to get the good pictures.
It's the people that make the wedding memorable, not the materialistic things that society says you should have!
Be original, make it a costume party! Or even a toga party! Have fun it's your night to remember!
2006-08-23 13:58:36 · answer #6 · answered by pecksun8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh absolutely. Some of the best weddings are done that way. The real problem is when people spend thousands and their expectations are high, they can only be disappointed. What matters is that you have a nice setting that you and your family / friends like, and the people you invite. The people make the event, not the clothes, surroundings, meal or venue. Good luck in your new life together.
2006-08-23 13:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So go to the court and let the judge marry you - low cost.
Go to a local restaurant or bar that will allow you to reserve a private space and let everyone know it will be dutch treat. Ask the restaruant if you can bring champagne for one toast. Have a great time, and then go on your honeymoon!
2006-08-23 13:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by TLBFH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, just opt for doing more things yourself like making the favors or asking friends to put together the floral arrangements. I made my own ring bearer pillow, money purse, favors, and headpiece with veil.
I also had my wedding at home and was able to decorate myself, and asked friends to help some with the set up. Opt for "bulk" foods like ziti or lasagna that you can make ahead of time and then reheat, swedish meatballs, paella, and finger sandwiches.
You don't need to spend a lot of money to have a good time. Good luck.
2006-08-23 13:59:09 · answer #9 · answered by island3girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Opt for 2nd wedding of the day in church or venue- most people leave flowers behind- saves ££. Search out cheap wedding car- try contacting classic car collectors- ours cost £50 for vintage roller. Try dress agencies for bridesmaid dresses. Visit Covent garden flower market (aimed at traders- so v early in morning!) for flowers for bouquets and buttonholes- we picked up Grand Prix roses for less than 50p a stem. We also raided local hedgerows for ivy etc (and our flowers looked AMAZING!) If you have a venue where you can take your own booze, keep your eyes peeled in the tabloids for a trip to france for £1- and do a booze cruise- or just keep eyes peeled in supermarkets for special offers. When looking for a venue, try to find 1 with no room hire if you use their chefs (ours was free, so tho meal was posh, worked out much cheaper than most) or consider doing own buffet- rope in friends and rellies to help! Definately make your own cake- or buy a ready iced plain cake from supermarket, then personalise it- there are people on ebay who will make sugar flower arrangements in your chosen colours/flowers for a reasonable price. It may also be worth looking in cahrity shops for wedding dresses- our Oxfam has a whole floor of dersses, some very modern.
Have a fab (thrifty) day!!!
2006-08-23 14:03:49 · answer #10 · answered by woohoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋