October 2015 Weddings

Thanks girls, had a great time yesterday! I was really nervous but needn't have been- my consultant was lovely and totally understood that I wanted something a bit different. I'm having a dress made so get to pick my fabric- just waiting for them to pop some swatches in the post for me so I can made a decision, then I have to go back to get measured.

Currently having problems with our photographer- we only booked them for the ceremony (we have a separate photographer for the reception as there's a huge gap in-between) and they've been awful so far. Terrible communication, and despite sending the booking form and cheque for the deposit back in October they've never confirmed it or cashed in the cheque.

PRINCESSX87 wrote: »

Oh Fizzy duck: That was one of our most important things the photographer and we held out to find the best person & ironically the cheapest after getting various quotes. Maybe have a ask on local selling pages on Facebook for recommendations and see whether someone else pops up?

I think compared to you girls, I am doing everything backwards lol.
I have managed to sort some of the “big” things to do, But I still haven’t tried a dress on, Still have no outfits for anyone & I haven’t arranged the small stuff, Like, make up, hair ect.

We’re not looking to go on a honeymoon straight away. We knew it would be more chaos then we could handle arranging one whilst sorting out all things wedding, So, we’re holding out on that one.

I do have a question for you ladies, What money saving things are you doing for your wedding.? I do have a few idea’s but I keep getting told that its not traditional.? Huff….:(

Well we have got someone else for the reception- I found him highly recommended on another forum so should be okay with him! Didn't have a lot of choice for the ceremony as most photographers won't cover just one hour I'll check Facebook though, assuming I ever manage to cancel the first one!

Your progress sounds right to me- you've got to be careful with stuff like outfits as people might lose/gain weight before the wedding. I think nine months before the wedding is generally advised for wedding dresses, but if you're going for ready-made or something else entirely it shouldn't matter too much As for hair and make up, unless you have someone specific in mind or a popular date I think that can wait for a bit too.

I've done a few money saving things:

- Registry office followed by a reception in a brewery rather than a wedding venue
- Buffet and hog roast rather than a 3 course meal
- Serving ale instead of fizz as welcome drinks (very appropriate for a brewery )
- Artificial flowers
- Having bridesmaids and best men wearing shoes they already own
- Cutting out anything we don't consider necessary, so not bothering with things like favours and having minimal decorations

All very non-traditional I suppose, but more and more people are scaling back their weddings so don't feel you have to have anything you don't want just because it's traditional. We cut our guest list right down as well- didn't see the point in inviting people that would hate every minute of it because it's not formal enough for their liking.