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I want to have a small indoor wedding for about 30 people but I'm not sure how i can keep the costs down any more than I plan to. A friend told me it should cost no more than 1,000, but so far, our bill is up to $3,000. We are planning to have the wedding at a local restaurant and the reception will follow at the same place. We're having an open bar for 3 hours and a food station style dinner. I'd like to get costs down on the flowers, the decorations, ect. Also, has anyone ever used disposable cameras on each table for their photography? I really want to have a nice party that doesn't take too much money away from paying our credit cards and other more important bills. instead of an 'open bar' limit the drinks to beer,wine & soft drinks- up to a certain amount /time - anything else guests pay for themselves- have someone make an announcement about this as soon as all the guests are assembled - or put it on your invitations - maybe provide some champagne/wine for any toasts you wish to have decorations/favours are really just an extra cost that is NOT totally necessary . also if you do have your reception at arestaurant - they will possibly decorate the tables you may just need to provide place cards for seating arrangments lots of good suggestions for your flowers from others - another 1 - if someone asks what you would like for a gift - then ask if they would be prepared to pay for you bouquet - so long as the cost was reasonable - or even a bunch of flowers that you can then arrange yourself I heard of a bride who asked all her female guests ot bring a single bloom of their favourit flower - which she then gathered into a bunch & tied with a ribbon to make her bouquet - this made the guests more a part of the celebrations If you ahve not already asked anyone to be bridesmaids - it is not essential to have attendants - you just need to have someone (maybe 2 people) to sign your papers disposable cameras are a good idea- my daughter did that & got some fantastic candid shots BUT do have 1 person assigned to take some specific shots that you want GOOD ON YOU - for wanting to keep costs down- it is not necessary to spend heaps to still have a memorable day. & if you ahve those people who are really important to you sharing your celebration it will be. you could also say on your invitations that you invite your guests to contibute to your "treasure chest" in lieu of gifts & have a ** chest or wishing well "" set up at the reception venue. this is happening quite a lot here - particularly as some many couples have been toghter for some time prior to the marriage & ahve most of the household items they need. you can find a number of amusing verses to put on your invitation that state your wishes for this. also if you haven;t already done your invitations you can make these yourself - there are program on the net to help - or do your own wording & just get some nice paper Source(s): LIFE Amy, I wish more people were as sensible as you. Weddings are a total waste of money. Anything that has the word 'wedding' in front of it suddenly sky rockets the price. If I ever had to do it again I would do it in Vegas. I've known people to take out massive loans to have the 'perfect' wedding. One couple I used to know had a loveless sham of a marriage, but she felt too guilty to leave him because they had not yet paid off the wedding. Meanwhile they lived in a crappy rented house and drove awful cars. That money could have been a down payment on a home or even two better cars. Or perhaps a decent divorce lawyer! Good luck with yours. Although honestly, $1,000 may be a little on the optimistic side. I have just gotten married myself, yes very expensive!!!! To to honest the dispostable cameras good idea about three on each table. For decorations try a 99cent store they usually have good things in there I good my favors form one it saved me about 200.00 dollars. Congrats on your wedding! you're on the right track to plan an affordable wedding. Yes, cost can be a factor, especially with all "the trims." Have you considered a sponsorship type of wedding? The idea may sound cheap to some, yet affordable when you can have someone set up your dinning, lining and special trimmings for free! Believe me, I have considered it for myself. I want a lavish honeymoon to splurge on and $$$ in the bank when I return (...NO CREDIT CARD PURCHASES...) Don't start your marriage out in debt, once the 1-2 hour ceremony is over, it's over; the money should be spent wisely to begin your new lives together (DEBT FREE). Right, the first thing I would ditch would be the open bar (does this mean that its free to the guests)....would you expect the be invited to a wedding and not to pay for anything....honestly get rid of this one. A complimentary glass of bubbly or one of whatever each guest requests is absolutely fine. Flowers are expensive, could you find a flower wholesaler yourself and get somebody to make up some arrangements for you?? For yourself why not have a nice corsage? very 'funky' at the moment and something different. Decorations could be quite simple and sophisticated too.... We did the disposable camera thing just to get a few off the record shots, wouldn't advise it for your proper photos as many of them are gash. It doesn't have to cost the earth, a few different things makes it unique and funky and you may start a few trends among your mates. I had never been to a wedding where corsages were used, I had one (quite large obviously being the bridey girl...it was ace and now people always comment). I would advise that you cut back on the food and drink thing and maybe splash out on a photographer as these are what you'll look back on for a lifetime. Most of all...enjoy YOUR day. Hope I helped. Newlywed!! |
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