my fiance is going blind and will be completly blind in 6-8 months, he wants to see me in a wedding dress, so we are gettting married in april. we cant leave the state of colorado, our honeymoon will be in apsen, we are both catholic so we will be getting married in a church. but other than that i cant think of any cheap quick ideas.
2007-02-27 07:33:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It really depends on how elaborate you want your wedding. I had about 25 people attend mine, I had my dress made and we spent a week on our honeymoon and only spent $2000.00. I had my dress made for about $250.00, what a deal, I found a lady in the paper that was advertising as a seamstress for the prom and we made a deal with her. We had the reception at the church in the hall they provided, we attended the church so it was free to us. We ordered a cake from Walmart, it was actually quite beautiful. We supplied the food buffet style, my mother and mother in law helped with all the cooking. No DJ but we had a friend bring his stereo, it held like 50 dics or something like that and we put it on random shuffle. A cheap party supply store will have pretty good decorations, we made our own invitations and I made my bouquets, boutiners and coursages plus the center pieces. My sister rented her dress and the men wore suits. I have been married over 9 years.
My brother just got married this past December. It was lavish, obscene even. They spent upward of $50,000. I am just as married as he is.
2007-02-27 07:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by Question Addict 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will a lot of help and cooperation of family and friends.You did not say whether you already had the dress or not. If not Try looking at some bridesmaid dresses in white or off white, They will be less expensive than a wedding dress and once you put on a veil with it you will look just as beautiful. If you or one of your friends or family is creative and handy with a needle you may be able to modify the design to make it one of a kind. Keep the wedding party small, perhaps 1 or 2 close friends for each of you and a flower girl.If a relative or friend has a lovely garden, think about asking if the reception can be held there. An afternoon tea reception will be less expensive and lovely. Rent or borrow china tea sets and have your mom or another close relative make tea sandwiches and cakes. Buy your flowers at a flower market rather than a florist. A single rose or lily with simple ribbon bow can be carried by the bridesmaids. You can carry a bouquet made up of a dozen roses that you can hand one to each of the people who are special in your life like your mom, dad, etc. All of the festivities can be over before dark and the 2 of you can ride off into the sunset.
2007-02-27 16:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Receptions usually cost the most when getting married. Consider having a buffet or BBQ or even a pot-luck. (Given your situation, I would imagine that family and friends would be more than happy to pitch in.) Or instead of a full meal, do hors d'oeuvers or dessert only.
The cheapest flowers are whatever are currently in bloom. A florist might be able to stear you in a cheaper direction. There are also wholesalers who will ship you fresh flowers allowing you to put together your own arrangements. (A potential pain, but again, cheaper.) Gerber daisies are lovely, in my opinion.
Other thoughts:
* Instead of a DJ, do an "iPod" reception.
* Have a family member or friend do the photography.
* Think outside the box for reception locations.
* Get married on a day of the week other than Saturday.
* Alcohol can get pricey, so limit what you serve or have a "guest pay" bar. (Those are quite common, in my experience, and you shouldn't have any gripes about it.)
Good luck and congratulations. It sounds like your fiance is lucky to have you by his side.
2007-02-27 16:13:20 · answer #3 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry about the big wedding stuff. Just worry about the stuff that people will remember - get a nice dress for your future husband to see, make sure the food and drinks are good, and that there is good entertainment. Don't worry about expensive flowers, or table arrangements, or favors. Nobody remembers those things, in fact you probably wont in a couple years! And find a friend or family member who can take the pictures. That can save some money.
2007-02-27 15:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by lwil82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there's always Vegas, but you said you can't leave Colorado. Just hold a small reception with a small guest list, that will cut the prices down tremendously. Better yet, don't have a reception at all. Get straight to Aspen and start the honeymoon.
2007-02-27 15:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by beachdarryl0202 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know anybody who has a house which will fit all of the people you invite to the wedding? Maybe someone with a nice back yard?
Have friends and family bring a favorite dish of theirs (or yours) to the reception. For refreshments, have bottled water and individual sparkling apple juice bottles and/or champagne/wine.
Are there any friends or family who just got married? Maybe they have decorations left over.
I always see clearanced stationary at stores (Wal-Mart, Hallmark, drugstores, etc.) that would make great wedding invitations. Do you know someone who is real crafty?
It always seems to me, when you are in a bind, there are friends and family there to help. Have you been telling people about your dilemma and are asking for help?
2007-02-27 15:48:51 · answer #6 · answered by Jen P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually the churches will have someone who decorates the church for a relatively inexpensive price. Or ask the church to give you the info of a bride who is getting married at the same church and near the same time. maybe the two of you can split the cost for the church decorations.
2007-02-27 15:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't help you with the actual wedding, but I can think of something that would be wonderful for your fiance as a wedding gift.....a scrape book with pieces of your wedding day in it. Every time he runs his fingers over the items in the book, he will have a clear picture in his mind of your wedding. Things like a small piece of your wedding dress, a dried flower from your bouquet, anything that have a texture or a smell. This will be his way of looking at "picture" of your wedding once his sight is gone.
Good Luck with your big day.
2007-02-27 15:49:22 · answer #8 · answered by sugar 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree go straight to vegas and just go on your honeymoon don't worry about a reception or anything else.
2007-02-27 15:45:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sound like you have the basics covered: you in a lovely dress, a church, a honeymoon.
good luck.
2007-02-27 15:45:12 · answer #10 · answered by atlas shrugged and so do i 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋