Simlpe wedding ideas.?

Question

My fiance and myself is prego and were 8weeks and 6days . We were going to have a nice size wedding but now she doent want to wait because her stomach will be bigger for the date we had set. She wants to do it for The new year now. How can we go about doign this? Please help shes driving me crazy..

I have about 5k to make this work

30 ppl only

Answer 1

Have a church wedding or a backyard event, with 30 people it shouldn't be too cramped. Not to mention churches don't charge nearly as much as hotels or other hot spots (backyards are free!) Have it in the morning and then serve finger sandwiches and other light lunch items. You'll save by having no alcohol and people will totally understand since your wife is with child! You can check your local Costco or Sam's Club to see if they will be able to make large platters of food instead of a caterer who might be more expensive. Costco had great flowers too, or your local super market. You can even go without flowers on the tables and just do candles. Ask around and see if there are any family members or friends who can take pictures. Also, check Craig's List! Good luck and enjoy your wedding, you'll have a baby to save for soon!!

Answer 2

Good news--because you are trying to plan a wedding in such short notice, most places will cut you a great deal if they are available.

Since you will only have about 30 people, you might try calling up some restaurants to get some pricing and availability. Some smaller catering halls will also accomodate smaller parties, so don't count them out. To save even more money, you can also do it all at your house (or someone else's) and bring in a caterer.

If you can find a reasonable dj--great! Another alternative since it's a small amount of people is to download songs on an iPod and you get instant entertainment for little to no money.

I do suggest getting a photographer because you'll want nice pictures. If you can't afford one, think about hiring a student photographer who will shoot just like a professional but for A LOT less and in exchange they get to use some of your photos in their portfolio. For video--it's not necessary and will add to your costs, so ask a relative to be videographer. Check out Craigslist for some good deals.

Don't spend too much on flowers--they die anyway, so if you can do the DIY route, then go for it. Check out your local supermarket too because now many do bouquets and arrangements for special occasions.

Remember to negotiate everything. Don't be afraid to haggle with vendors...especially since you are planning on such a tight schedule. Most have some room to lower their prices, so it never hurts to ask.

Congrats and good luck!

Answer 3

Congratulations! And Kudos for trying to plan the wedding for her. You might want to have a small, family only wedding now and then, after the baby is born have a big party for the Christening, which will give you time to save more money.

Many places are closed New Year's Day if they have a big affair New Year's Eve. If you wait one or two weeks after the holiday, you can most likely get a good price for a small reception at a nice restaurant.

Much happiness to you both.

Answer 4

Hi. I think with 5K....you have LOTS of options for only 30 people. You can do it up really nice for that kind of money. Have a small wedding....church? outside location?

Have a nice simple reception.....a private room at a restaurant? small banquet room? bed & breakfast? someone's home?

There are soooo many options for you with keeping the wedding small. I absolutely LOVE small weddings. They are so intimate and elegant!

I see in your other post that you are considering Vegas. That is fine, too, if that is what you want. But are all 30 of your guests going to be able to make it to Vegas?

I would want my closest family and friends with me on my wedding day. Why not have something small at home...and then use your money for a honeymoon somewhere?

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Answer 5

My sister had 8 weeks to plan a wedding and did it for around 6K. Good luck! (Her photographer was free, and the cake, too.)

She had the wedding at around 8:30, and served appetizers beforehand to save costs on the catering. Kept it to one champaign toast and one keg of beer, and kept the guest list to around 125 or so. Hired a guitar player as the only music, but held the whole thing at a historic castle, and the entire thing was gorgeous.

Best advice, when she gets upset, tell her how beautiful she is - how happy she makes you - and - how you want to make her happy too.

PS - She let iPod be the DJ and gave people she trusted the "DJ duty" of making sure people were dancing to the music.

Answer 6

how many people? If you have the space at home (to fit your guests) then go for it

start calling some restaurants to see what they can offer you

you can also rent out a woman's center in your area or a commmunity center and invest time and money in the food (catered buffett style) and decorations -

photography can get really pricey - put disposible cameras around and have ppl take pictures

DJ - they range from $400- $5000 - you'll have to work with what you can afford

Answer 7

well i can understand how she feels.... personally if youve got 5k..and only a few weeks to plan.. i would suggest possibly a harbor cruise? Ask her what she wants would be the first thing.. and let her know about the budget, and see what money she's got saved. Good luck.

Answer 8

Just have a small family wedding. And you're 'prego' fiance has a right to drive you crazy. You aren't married and you already got her pregant, you should be groveling at her feet and wanting to make her wedding dreams come true...

I suggest hiring a pro photographer though.

Answer 9

Just have a small wedding as soon as possible, with a ceremony and dinner for family and close friends.

Answer 10

i would wait let her be ready dont force her to get married early