my wedding- June 7, 2008?

Question

My fiance and I have set our wedding date for June 7, 2008 (06-07-08) but are trying to decide exactly what we want, we have very limited finaces as I will be in college, we want to make sure our family is there but he is German and has a HUGE family, as for me I really only have about 15 family members to invite. We want out family to be there with us on our special day so any ways to cut cost would be appreciated. Also inexpensive recption ideas as we would like to invite more friends to the reception.

THANK YOU

See what we want so far in my "wedding ideas" album @ my myspace

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Answer 1

There are many ways to cut the cost of a traditional wedding.
1. I am not sure of the place you are looking for but check out community centers, backyard of friend, or family member...that's up to you.

2. get married in the evening and have a coctail reception. You don't have to have a sit down expensive dinner with tables, etc. Have bar or bistro tables around and serve lots of appetizer or tapas (small bites) like foods. And for dessert. A small cake for you to cut, but a chocolate fountain with fruit adn pound cake and marshmallows, etc for the rest of the guests. And no bar. A signature drink, and wine and water, and sodas. we had sangria in champagne fountains. Red and white, that we made ourselves.

3. go to your cities flower district. Find someone who knows about that. We went to the flower mart in Los Angeles for my wedding (where all the florists pick up there stuff wholesale) last year. It's less expensive and you can put your own arrangements together.

4. make your own favors. They are not so important anyway,. do something cute that reflects your style.

5. Make your own invites. It can be less expensive, but more time consuming. (I do custom invites. I could do the job if you'd like. I've got great, simple inexpensive ideas! Plus, save the dates)

6. Do all your own decorating. You can do elegant things inexpensively, without just going to an art store and buying those big ugly bows.

7. Spend the most money of a good photographer and ask family members to videotape instead of hiring one. The pics you will have forever. Video won't be watched as much as the pics will be viewed in your house.

8. DJ is important too. OR download all the songs you want and keep them playing (lots of songs so there is not a break) and just appoint an emcee to announce things.

Most of all have fun. Don't stress out too much. Remember that something will happen that won't be according to schedule. Roll with the punches. MOST IMPORTANT!!!!!!---It's about the marriage...not the wedding. Don't forget that!!!

Email me for any ideas or if you need help!

Answer 2

Well First Of All Congratulations!
Couldnt Give You an Exact Place Or Price Emm..If You Aint Got a Really Big Family It Can Be Slightly Cheaper!Its Like The Smaller The Cheaper But Wedding Planners ALWAYS Looking For That Stuff ££££
Em...Try The Internet Search Engines/Magazines Sure Youll Fnd Something There
Good Luck For The Big Day :D xxx

Answer 3

Here is a great idea, which I cannot claim as my own, my cousin actually did it:

Have some good cooks in the family cater the meal. You and your future husband can pick out what you would like to serve. Try having it at a hall. Do you know anyone who is a volunteer firefighter? A member could rent out the hall at your local station, or try the VFW. It can be rented at no cost (or low cost). If you didn't want to get a hall, you could have it in someone's backyard. My cousin had my Aunt and my Nana cater his wedding by making homemade goodies and they had the wedding in his (now) wife's backyard. It was beautiful and didn't cost them a cent!

Answer 4

hold the reception outside - in someone's yard with a big yard. hold the ceremony at someone's house. don't spend a lot on flowers. don't get pictures. you could have a potluck wedding - it's been done. or just have cake - no food. have musicians jam instead of hiring a band. make your own inexpensive dress or get one at a garage sale. have the guys wear their on suits, not tuxes. don't have bridesmaids and groomsmen. you get the idea.

Answer 5

You can cut costs by not getting married and waiting until you graduate colledge by that time you both should have enough saved up that you don't have to worry about costs You will have your education and something to do besides bug your new husband. Like focus on your career. But if you insist .Do it like we do it, go to the JOP, its always cheaper. have your reception at home, It will be warm enough out to decorate the back yard. Invite your guests and everyone will be happy unless it rains.

Answer 6

my husband and i chartered a boat on the 4th of July and had the reception/bbq in our yard. now the boat may not work with such a large amount of people but you could even have the ceremony outdoors (in the yard). and i know it's your day and all but people really don't like going to weddings..make it FUN for everyone and you will have the best memories and some of the greatest pics!!!

Congats and best of luck to you and you fiancee!!!

Answer 7

Have the reception near a lake it will make a great spot for pictures and fun

Answer 8

These sites should help you with your wedding. Just as a note...Make as much as you can yourself. People don't find this cheap, they find it charming.
http://www.razzledazzle.com/quanity/memorable-wedding.htm
http://budgetdreamweddings.com/weddingplanning/?cat=15
http://www.do-it-yourself-weddings.com/wedding-finger-food.html
http://www.southworth.com/page.php?id=128

Answer 9

hehehe day before my birthday!!!!

good luck best wishes