We're are trying to work out whether we can get married sooner or later depending on how much the wedding is going to cost and how long we have to save for...but where does one start?! We are thinking of doing it in France or Spain with around 70 people and as laid back and unfussy as possible, well under 10k would be ideal. But I can't get through all the websites without feeling totally bamboozled and sick with the expense. Any tips? thank you
2007-01-26 08:23:49 · 10 answers · asked by DS12221 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think that the first thing you need to do is take a deep breath. Weddings definitely can be expensive and overwhelming. I think that the next thing you should do is get a free wedding checklist off of a site like www.weddingchannel.com or www.thenest.com. That will give you a starting point.
Then decide whether it is more important to you to have your friends and family with you or be married in France or Spain. If you want your friends and family with you (face it, unless you want to pay to fly them all to your destination they may not be able to make it) you may want to plan a small, inexpensive local wedding and have a great honeymoon abroad. It might be easier to plan here rather than there.
If you have your heart set on marrying there, you might look into eloping and having a kick butt reception here where everyone can celebrate after you return from your wedding/honeymoon.
Either way, take a check list start at the beginning and pick out what's the most important to both of you and get ready to compromise on the small stuff.
Good Luck and Congrats!
2007-01-26 08:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by ST 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want something laid back and unfussy, I recommend a simple ceremony with a cake and champagne reception to save on food. If you don't live in France or Spain, have the wedding at home and use the money to honeymoon there. Honestly, at the end of the day, it's your marriage that you want to be great, not a wedding that will last for less than half a day. Starting off with debt for a party can be disasterous.
2007-01-26 08:34:38 · answer #2 · answered by Luvly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations!
The first thing you need to do is get organized. I usually suggest getting a 3-ring binder and some dividers and setting up a "chapter" for each item you need to worry about (clothes, food, cake, music, location, flowers, etc). Then go through some magazines or just brainstorm about what you think you would like in each area. Decide which areas are more important and allow more of your budget for them. See if you have any friends or family who can help you out (cousin who's a photographer? sister who sings? mother-in-law who used to decorate cakes?).
You can really control costs in a lot of areas if you are willing to do some things yourself and you aren't afraid to ask for help (our wedding cake was our gift from my husband's sister, and it was stunning).
Don't let the websites and other people stress you out. Talk to your fiance and decide what is important to you both, and remember that this day is about the two of you and your life together, not just about the dress and flowers. Relax, enjoy yourselves, and make this day an expression of who you both are. That way you'll be able to control the costs and have a day that you can joyfully tell your grandchildren about someday!
2007-01-26 14:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One big factor is where you live right now. Expecting your grandparents to attend if they have to fly for 12 hours will surely cut down on your food expenses because many people will opt out. Unless you live in France or Spain, I'd ditch that idea.
I'm relatively middle-class weath-wise, but we got married without much fan fair, just us, the family, and a little courthouse chapel. Has no less meaning, intimate, and ultimately cheaper than alternatives.
But then, if you can afford the glitz, then expect to pay for it.
Good Luck
2007-01-26 08:35:43 · answer #4 · answered by snvffy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 20:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting seventy people that far is a primary concern of mine. Are you planning to pay for that or do you expect them to? The most expensive things I've found are photography and food. The closer you stay to home the easier it will be on everyone involved (and much less expensive). Think about saving the trip for you and your hubby to be.
2007-01-26 08:47:56 · answer #6 · answered by orangeflameninja 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try www.customweddingsolutions.com. They have free planning guides and are a great place to get all the stuff you need for the big day like cake tops, veils, gifts......
They have really great service and affordable prices. We used them for almost everything for our wedding.
2007-01-26 09:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy-of-Twins 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to imagine yourselves in a decade or two's time - thinking back to your wedding, what memories would you like to have of it? The food, the music, the outfits, what? Whatever you decide, that's where to spend the cash.
(Speaking as someone who said, "sod the wedding cake, I want profiteroles"!)
2007-01-26 08:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My one and only suggestion is weddingchannel.com. Find the discussion boards and then go from there. One thing I have discovered is that no matter what you want to do ...someone in the world... has already done it.
2007-01-26 08:31:58 · answer #9 · answered by Sophie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi have you brought your dress yet. If no you need to go to davis braidal
2007-01-26 08:45:24 · answer #10 · answered by naomi walters 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋