we both want to get married however we have no money and keep using that as our reason not to, so any helpful creative ways to get engaged and married that is inexpensive yet personal would be great, thanks
2007-03-01 01:21:46 · 11 answers · asked by SimplyHappy 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
several great answers I cant choose
2007-03-01 12:38:08 · update #1
To save on rings, avoid jewelers and go to a department store instead. We looked at Kmart, Target, Walmart for ours and the one we agreed on was about $125 for both the engagement and wedding ring for me and for his we paid about $100. Don't go to jewelers because you will be lucky to find something for under $700.
Go to a courthouse vs a church to tie the knot. Although it was only $100 for me to get married in my church and I didnt think it was that bad.
Have a summer wedding and have it at a park or someones back yard and have a pig roast or some other grilling thing and have everyone bring a dish to pass, or ask certain family members you are closest to like your parents or siblings to help you make some of the food.
Make your own invites on the computer, it is cheaper than ordering them from the printer. Michaels craft store has card paper made special for this and they have a few different designs to choose from.
2007-03-01 01:25:42 · answer #1 · answered by trishay79 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to popular belief you don't need money to be engaged or married. He can ask you (without a ring or with a plain, inexpensive band) to be his wife. As for the getting married, just get a nice dress and suit and go down to city hall and get married. In most states you need only apply for the license - may have to wait 3 days - and then go back for the ceremony. I would call and find out just what the procedure is in your area. Then as for a celebration - you can invite your closet family and friends and go to dinner or have a backyard barbecue. There really is no need for all the fuss and must - it's nice if you can afford it but few of us can afford the $20,000 job. I'm having my wedding for $6000 tops, if I can't afford something, I'll just do without it. Good luck.
2007-03-01 09:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by Brandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Me and my Hubby were together for 8 years before marrying. We had the same excuse. But we did wind up spending some money at our wedding. But Engaged can be free. You dont really have to have a ring when you got love. It just would be nice.. And as for marriage. you also dont need a ring. Here we pay a small fee for our marriage liscence. Then a small fee for a pastor or justice of peace. My first wedding costed me a marriage liscence and $20.00 for the preacher. So it was less than 40 dollars. Then about $15,000.00 . for the divorce and custody stuff...LOL :) Then my second husband and i spent a little more. But not much. Congratulations and Great Luck....
P.S. Me and my second husband planned our wedding in 2 days. And we were not disappointed about anything. We didnt get our hopes up for things to get screwed up... Alot less stressful than what i see alot of people go through .....
2007-03-01 09:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by corpes_bride1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't need an engagement ring to be engaged.
And, Justice of the Peace. Go to the courthouse and get married.
You can always save up and have a huge renewal of vows ceremony after 10 years (or 5 or whatever) in the future when you are more financially comfortable.
2007-03-01 09:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on where you live i live in Michigan and i am about to get married to save money you can get married at the court house and as far as rings go if money is the problem try going with the simple matching gold or silver wedding bands which will run you under $200 for both the court and paper work should be under a $100 and once you are married if you have a house have a backyard barbecue with your family members helping by bringing a dish to pass it is about you and him being happy not what everyone wants you to have or how you do it good luck
2007-03-01 09:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by 313 libra 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the courthouse. Afterwards, have an intimate dinner at a restaurant with your maid of honor, best man, children (if any), parents, and siblings.
Getting married is not about how elaborate the ceremony is. It's about making the commitment to spend the rest of your life with a person. You don't need a lot of people or a fancy party. Simple and intimate is much better, actually. On your wedding day, you'll be around the people closest to you and who really care about you and your marriage.
2007-03-01 10:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could always get married at a court house or city hall by a justice of the piece. i dont think that costs very much. maybe have a nice dinner after by yourselves or with close family like parents and siblings. you could use a simple gold band for wedding rings. all you have to do to get engaged is for either you or him to ask. theres no law saying you have to have an engagement ring to get married.
if your using money as an excuse, then maybe neither one of you is really ready for marriage. there are so many ways to get married with little money available.
2007-03-01 09:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by Awesome Rockin Mom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It costs nothing to get engaged! The justice of the peace will charge you no more then $40 you can invite all your friends and family and spend the money on pictures and clothing!
2007-03-01 09:26:41 · answer #8 · answered by Bryan's Wife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could get married any where with no money but you should tip the preist and a reception can be simple at home possibly are out doors
2007-03-01 09:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by dee_ann 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have the wedding you can afford.
If you can only afford to go to the court house - then that is all you should do.
Do you want a marriage or a wedding?
2007-03-01 10:10:49 · answer #10 · answered by rickybobbi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋