Our wedding will be Dec. 16, 2007.
2006-10-17 12:49:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You can manage 120 guests for under $10K and over $10K. It all depends on what you want.
1) Get an all-inclusive location. In other words, make sure your ceremony and reception site will provide tables, chairs, service, coordinators, linens, and catering.
2) Don't get married at two different sites. A ceremony is going to last a total of 30-45 minutes. Is it really worth spending hundreds of dollars for such a short event? Not really. Splurge on the reception and move the ceremony there. Religious? God knows no boundaries.
3) Get crafty--make your own invites, flower arrangements, center pieces, and favors. Too much for you to do by yourself? Get a party involved. That's what your friends and family are there for--to help you.
4) Be real with your budget--do you really need a $3000 to feel special? Splurge on ONE thing (try photography) and hunt for the rest. I purchased a $3000 gown for under $300. Consignment shopping is wonderful.
5) Shop around for your vendors--you know your budget and stick with it. Interview at least 3 different people in each vending "section." Also, ask if you can alter the packages. We recieved 6 hours of photo coverage for under $1000. Our pictures have turned out beautifull and we didn't have to spend a lot. Also, if you are really tight on pictures--try looking at a local community college. Many have photography classes and some student may be able to work for cheap.
6) Don't be obessed with ceremony music. There's nothing wrong with a CD you created yourselves. Remember that you're not trying to impress anyone--you're just trying to celebrate.
7) Get married on a Sunday or Friday afternoon/evening, and narrow down your guest list. Also, be prepared that some people may not be able to come. We sent out 200 invites--only 110 people showed up.
Good luck!
2006-10-17 13:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Are you asking if that is a large enough budget? Yes definitely!
To save money you are already off to a decent start by having your wedding in the "off season" (just dont change your date any closer to the holiday). Next you just need to comparison shop and get LOTS of referrals so you can get the best price and still get quality. Purchase as much of your decor as you can in bulk or from wholesale sources.
If you have an artistic side you can make your own centerpieces, flowers, favors (favors are an extra and are NOT needed, most guests will not taken them anyway), even your jewelry!
Veils and such should NOT ever be bought from a bridal salon (they arent expensive if you look around). Find a seamstress outside of a salon for alterations (they might even be able to make veils, shawls/shrugs, etc for you and your party).
If getting married at a church you wont need many decorations for the site. Also ask them if they have a luncheon room or banquet room... if you are willing to forgo alcohol they may be more willing to let you have your reception there (and you would save money by cutting the alcohol too).
If you plan the wedding and reception for a non-meal time you can have a "dessert" or "tea & cakes" reception (much cheaper as you wont need a full catering service).
Without knowing more detail I cant help you much more. If you would like more help feel free to email me (with a little more detail please) and I will assist you as best I can.
Congrats and Good Luck
2006-10-17 13:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-12-26 21:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest cost is the reception food and drink and that is determined a lot by where you live! Start looking for your reception site ASAP and do not pre-eliminate anything. We saw some very pretty party rooms in churches that had reasonable prices. (we got married in our church which does not allow receptions) There is nothing cost effective about having your ceremony and reception at the same place.
Negotiate everything. Even if someone says "Here is my price", ask if there is any way they could work with a smaller budget.
Do your own flowers and invites. Skip favors. No limo. (if you want a ride, consider renting a fancy car. Cheaper) Veil are crazy expensive, make your own or check ebay. No flower girl or ring bearer. Cheap photography = find someone just starting out. We had a great art photographer who was just amazing and we love our photos. She was half the price of any of the studios we saw and stayed with us all day -- ten hours!
There are budget books outs there like Bridal Bargains. Check it out of your library! :)
2006-10-17 15:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by Katherine 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It honestly depend on where you live, maybe in the mid west that's fine but if your from NJ then that will just barely feed the people!! LOL
The average wedding is about $30,000 on the east coast.
It also depends on all your details and what your including in that 10,000. Go on theknot.com- it's free and punch in 10,000 in your budget and it will show you how it will brake it up. This will help give you an idea on everything you need and how much you can spend in each area without going over.
2006-10-17 16:40:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can have a beautiful wedding for 120 people with $10,000. I got married in December as well, and the church we were married in had already decorated for Christmas, so we saved alot in flowers, etc. Check with your church, or wherever you are getting married to see what will be done with decorations at that time of the year. Poinsettas would be great. Good luck and enjoy yourself.
2006-10-17 13:36:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well this is the time for many holiday parties and get together,so you are going to be running into a very expensive time to rent halls, and may find it difficult to find a good caterer at a decent price (all prices go way up at holiday time).
Also this is an out of season time for many flowers, so the cost of those will go up too.
Not to mention that most everyone is planning their money for holiday presents and may not have it in the budget for wedding outfits and we wont even discuss adding a wedding present to the holiday gift budget.
I would suggest that if you want a winter wedding, you do it in mid January. You will then get many items at off season discounts prices.
2006-10-17 14:07:08 · answer #7 · answered by donamarie_1 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you can make that work out just fine. really depends on your reception hall. that takes a huge chunk of money. do a buffet instead of sit down, you save a few bucks a person. don't have an open bar. get favors from ebay. if you have a friend who makes cakes have her do one for you. make the bouquets yourself, or use balloons or silk flowers instead or the real thing
2006-10-18 06:35:25 · answer #8 · answered by Jenn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as much as possible, try to look for flowers in a flower shop were you can choose on your own and let somebody you know do the arragement for the tables. it will really save you a lot. flowers are expensive. and try to do buffet instead of set meals. it's cheaper. and buy or serve your own desserts.
2006-10-17 17:00:09 · answer #9 · answered by K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's more than enough unless you've got your mind set on some sort of ostentatious, celebrity style-bash that only millionaires can afford.
Our wedding will be $4500 for 140 people.
2006-10-17 13:21:00 · answer #10 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋