I am planning a wedding and plan to only invite close friends and family aprox. 30-50 people. My finace and I do not want anything extreme or outrageouse just something simple and nice. I have budgeted $2,000 dollars for this wedding my step-mother is a photographer and will be doing all of our pictures. My family will be doing all of the cooking and we will pay for the food. Please let me know your opinion if this sounds doable thank you.
2006-10-11 11:22:50 · 13 answers · asked by Heidi B 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I am not including cost of alterations or our dress and not including honeymoon. We live in Illinois if that matters.
2006-10-11 11:27:39 · update #1
Actually that is a very nice amount. I am getting married in 2 weeks and we are going to have the same amount opf people as you. Our budget is just about $1000 and it has worked out perfectly.
Some ways to cut costs...
Plan an afternoon reception so the guests have already had lunch. That way you can set out meat and cheese platters for making sandwiches.
Have your reception right after the ceremony. If you have a nice location it will cut down on stress and cost!
Look for locations that are around $200-$300 if you do not have a church. We are getting married at a winery. They charged $200 for the day and that included seating and tables for 50 people.
Stick to budget on your dress. My dress cam from an ebay store, The Perfect Gown. The lady who owns it used to have an actual shop but is now selling on ebay. She was wonderful! My dress was around $200 and is semi-cathederal, white with red-mauve flowers on it, matching handbag, and an optional corset top.
If you and your family have a lot of cd's or you get your music online, think about burning your own cd's to play at the reception.
Think about buying a sheet cake for your wedding cake. Ours is beautifully decorated with linked hearts and sugar flowers in our colors. The best part is...it was only $25!
Ask around and see if your friends and family have any hidden tallents. It turned out that My mother knew a lady who sings at weddings, a lady from college videotapes weddings and makes DVD's, and another friend is a amature photographer with a very nice portfolio!
Good luck! Have fun!
Most importantly, think of the real reason you are having this celebration. It is easy to get lost in all the little choices.
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2006-10-11 16:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I live in Chicago and we got married this past spring. The most expensive aspects of our wedding were the food (which you've said your family will do) and alcohol. I got a great deal on my dress by buying it online, I made most of the decorations myself (I love crafting myself!), we had a family friend photograph. We we splurged on the dj ($850) but he was well worth it. You can do it on any budget. Jut make sure you prioritze so you know what you want to spend the most on. Don't worry, it'll be great!
2006-10-11 18:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by jlynmcclary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is 2 options:
1. Save more money and postpone the wedding.
2. Get married by the justice of the peace and have a huge reception.
2006-10-11 18:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by kim_in_craig 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is doable. My friend planned her wedding and only spent $1500. She did most of the cooking and walmart made her cake. She had her wedding in the Black Hills by a water fall and had her reception at the Country club. I hope you have fun planning it!
2006-10-11 18:33:43 · answer #4 · answered by littlegirls_2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sisters wedding cost 30,000 for that many people. Even if she got rid of most everything she paid for I still couldnt see it being done for less than 10K. Maybe in a small Las Vegas chappel or at a friends house using paper cups and plates for the food
2006-10-11 18:27:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sleeper_M3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is smart to only do a small wedding. I know someone who just had a $16,000 wedding. I would use your money for a nice home or something you can use in the future.
2006-10-11 18:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by Tinkerbelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will spend about 1500 for 30-50 people
2006-10-11 18:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me and my husband had a small wedding too, and our wedding cost us $10,000, so I think you might need to budget a little more than that.
2006-10-11 19:40:42 · answer #8 · answered by Melanie F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are including your dress and alterations and the honeymoon that is very low.
2006-10-11 18:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by Will's<3er 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It vaires but, you could possibly be going over your budget a little bit.
2006-10-11 18:24:59 · answer #10 · answered by blessed_in07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋