Is it possible to have a cheap but nice wedding?

Question

My boyfriend wants a open bar, but we don't want to go overboard with a budget we just want to have a nice wedding that people well remember, and want it to be special for us.....any ideas???

We live in Ontarion, my grandmother makes wedding flowers and the flowers for the guys jackets and she makes wedding cakes(i'm not worried about that), my dress i found in sears catalouge, i know it sounds cheap but I love a white gown with nice silver details on it there, I found a tierra i likes at claires and the other jewellery too, my bf suit he's renting, its just the reception, but we don't want food too fancy!

Answer 1

if you want an open bar, try doing buffet for the food. it saves instead of doing individual meals.

Answer 2

Forget the open bar. It just creates a bad atmosphere. Who needs a bunch of drunks at their wedding? Have one bottle of champagne per table and have everyone pour and toast before dinner. Have the reception outdoors if possible- in a relative's yard or a park setting. You can cut costs and still have a lovely day. If you time the ceremony for early afternoon (1 or 2pm) you can get away with just serving cake and champagne or small sandwiches. The most important things that people remember about a wedding aren't what food or drinks were served but if the music was good and if there was a genuine feeling of celebration. It's hard to enjoy your wedding when you're adding up each mouthful of food and every drink your guests consume. Simplify and enjoy. There will be less stress on everyone. If your husband doesn't like it, he can go out with his buddies to drink the night before the wedding and he won't feel cheated.

Answer 3

There's a ton of good ideas for having a low budget wedding, but first you have to kind of break from formality and the idea of the "perfect wedding" because the perfect wedding really does cost $20,000!

For my first wedding, we rented a nice bed and breakfast. The environment was so pretty that we didn't need much decoration. I had a local florist make the essential wedding party flowers, and I made the rest of the floral displays myself (and I really don't have any talent for that sort of thing either, but it turned out beautifully). We had a local grocery store make the wedding cake for about $100, a friend who was talented in photography took pictures, and another friend who happened to be a minister actually married us. To save costs on the reception we had it at the same bed and breakfast, and we used pre prepared food from Costco at the reception (just had to bake it). My dress was hand made but it cost less than your average store bought wedding dress, and was quite pretty. An open bar will set you back quite a bit; maybe you could limit the bar to just a few signature drinks, wine and beer? Basically, for budget weddings, it's important to think outside the box. There's lots of wonderful books out there on the subject that might help a lot.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

i have considered human beings have eye-catching weddings for below one hundred! procedures to maintain funds: Have the marriage at a sea coast, in a park, or in a effective outside. those can all be very stylish! Have a potluck! Or cater from someplace ordinary! My buddy had their renowned Italian position provide a remarkable buffet that did not smash the business corporation! in case you do want a venue, have a weekday wedding ceremony - more desirable human beings would might want to take time without work artwork yet in case you supply adequate note it should not be an problem. We reduce our venue/foodstuff expenses almost in 1/2 basically through having it on a weekday as a change of a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evening. Have a buddy carry out the ceremony. all and sundry can get ordained on line for loose. solid success and congratulations!

Answer 5

This sounds simplistic but, some of the best wedding planning advice I got was: Decide who you want to have and let that number govern how you'll celebrate. If you have 50 guests you can afford a sit down. If you have 500 guests you may need to do just cake and champagne. Best Wishes for a long happy healthy life together!

Answer 6

Yes you can do it for cheap I got married in Alberta we paid 6000.The bar was 501(of which I returned $200 and the bar made over $200 we have a lot of left overs) for alcohol we didn't do free bar because I have people in my family who drive for a living and I didn't want it on my head if they lost their license due to their own stupidity so with them buying I felt better.I used a Holiday Inn and they were great our dinner was 13.00 a plate (they charged a bit more because it was New Years Eve)we did a beef on the bun because we didn't want turkey,ham or roast so close to Christmas and it fit our western theme.
My dress came from Ebay and was $320 with my daughters flowergirl dress and alterations done locally.I did my own flowers and we won $100 off of our wedding cake we picked a photographer who specialized in candid pics (she also has won many awards) and she charged $400. The DJ was amazing and only $300(he informed me it will be his last year not charging double for New Years but, I'll make it up to him when I send business his way)The invites were from Ebay for scrolls ,invitations and RSVP's and candy wrapers I paid $90.00. And my wedding band was $25.00 off of Ebay. I borrowed my veil from afriend. The hair was over budget because I didn't get my quote in writing so get everything in writing!! Also check out Moores for tux rentals they have a package deal as does the Bay. I don't know where in Ontario you are but, call the Welcome Wagon and get tickets to the next show they will hjook you up with local vendors. and the tickets are free and you might win prizes good luck!

Answer 7

I think it depends when you want to do it. If you wait until late spring or early summer, you could just have a nice outdoors wedding and reception, without tons of extra costs. Rather than getting a fancy dress, youl could get a pretty summer dress, keep everything much more "natural".

Answer 8

Go to the knot.com and fool around with the numbers. It really depends on what you can spend. Our wedding is costing $20,000 but the I live in NJ so wedding normally cost 30-40,000.
Cater is the most expensive part. Booze is actually pretty cheap if you can find a place that will let you buy it yourself. We are only spending about $2,000 for a full TOP shelf bar.

Answer 9

Rent a hall and go to a party supply store get beer soda and if you want mixed drinks go to a liquor store invite close friends and family and it shouldn't be much. Drinks in bars are expensive so its cheaper to rent a hall and buy your own booze.Or have your party at your familys home in the yard if its nice out and have a pig roast

Answer 10

The only ones that will remember your wedding is you. Seriously most of the guests will not want to be there anyway. Save the money because there's no such thing as a cheap but nice marriage.

Answer 11

Have the reception at home. There you can keep control of quality and cost. In a familiar surrounding folk will be more relaxed that at a formal "do". Go for it - and be happy. (Sale or return from your local off-license will be as good as an open bar).