Well I think we're going to book our wedding - v. low budget

angel13

madmumof2 wrote: »

Hey, it's Oakham Castle. It doesn't look like a traditional castle but it's hundreds of years old and the big big of the castle has gone now lol. It's this on http://www.rutnet.co.uk/pp/gold/viewGold.asp?IDType=Page&ID=3628

thats lovely congratulations to you! we are going for cheap and I am sticking to it even if i cant find anything. been looking on and off for 2 years - we were going to elope due to family issues. now thoroughly doing another search of things near us as we thought a few hour garden wedding with picnic/afternoon tea and then leave for honeymoon. all casual and relaxed and nice but we cannot find a thing ive tried halls etc etc etc etc. one village hall quoted me £800 for a bare hall and my budget is a £1000 for everything :eek:

angel13

madmumof2 wrote: »

Hey, it's Oakham Castle. It doesn't look like a traditional castle but it's hundreds of years old and the big big of the castle has gone now lol. It's this on http://www.rutnet.co.uk/pp/gold/viewGold.asp?IDType=Page&ID=3628

i am now wedding envious theres a wall of horseshoes!!! how great will that be for photos :eek:

angel13

i sooo wish that was nearer me! at this rate i might have to consider it as i cant find anything i like here. i cant believe its so reasonable either. is there outside space as well for gardeny style things?

vicki+1

ive just bookes one of the old english inn £1000 weddings.
The registry office is £175, £60 to give our notice.

The rest must be cheap cheap cheap.
Might skip the photgrapher. Got a load of m&S invites cheap years ago from dunelm mill. Sister is making a cake, will make favours, mum is making me a bouquet.
Dress will come from debenhams or suchlike as will brides maids a nd paige boy outfits.

madmumof2

angel13 wrote: »

i sooo wish that was nearer me! at this rate i might have to consider it as i cant find anything i like here. i cant believe its so reasonable either. is there outside space as well for gardeny style things?

Yeah there's a massive green and gorgeous grounds, with beatiful backgrounds for pics.

The horseshoes, I think are there from every lord (I think?) who has ever visited the castle for luck. Think they all have the names of the Lords that gave them. It's on the link somewhere but I've not read it properly lol.

madmumof2

madmumof2 wrote: »

Yeah there's a massive green and gorgeous grounds, with beatiful backgrounds for pics.

The horseshoes, I think are there from every lord (I think?) who has ever visited the castle for luck. Think they all have the names of the Lords that gave them. It's on the link somewhere but I've not read it properly lol.

Oh wow, just read it properly!

'240 horseshoes hang on the walls of the Great Hall. These represent the unique custom that every peer of the realm must give a horseshoe to the lord of the manor on their first visit to Oakham. The custom has been followed for at least 500 years and probably dates back to the 12th century. The oldest surviving horseshoe is said to have been given by Edward IV in about 1470. The most recent were given by HRH The Princess Royal in 1999, HRH The Prince of Wales in 2003 and HRH Princess Alexandra 2005.'

angel13

well i am definitely jealous as the place looks lovely. just the sort of thing i am looking for and i would have booked it instantly if i had seen it! but i dont live anywhere near you

as for the horseshoes they would have sold it for me

angel13

madmumof2 wrote: »

Oh wow, just read it properly!

'240 horseshoes hang on the walls of the Great Hall. These represent the unique custom that every peer of the realm must give a horseshoe to the lord of the manor on their first visit to Oakham. The custom has been followed for at least 500 years and probably dates back to the 12th century. The oldest surviving horseshoe is said to have been given by Edward IV in about 1470. The most recent were given by HRH The Princess Royal in 1999, HRH The Prince of Wales in 2003 and HRH Princess Alexandra 2005.'

see i am utterly jealous if i ever go on holiday there i will want to sneak in and see the horseshoes are you going to be carrying horseshoe as well for luck if i had that wall my theme would definitely be horseshoes! ive got a candlestick holder a friend made me out of old ones which is beautiful so id be getting him to make me more for all the tables

angel13

when is your wedding btw as i cant wait to hear how it went?

kr15snw

The Toby Carvery idea sounds great, that would be very me and my OH. Lol.

My brother has contemplated a cheap wedding and we've come up with the following idea to keep costs down:

Church Wedding (both regular attenders of stunning local church): £500 to include bells and all other costs
Choir with Musicians: FREE as brother is a teacher at primary school and he's always wanted the kids to sing / play. I think this is well cute, lol.
Suit: Will rent one for the groom and best man and father of bride and groom have offered to pay for their own (so £80)
Car: Uncle has a brand new Jag so that will do nicely!
Bridesmaid dresses: High street sales, so budget of £100 for 3 dresses and shoes (2 are kids though)
Reception: Meal for just the family in a nice pub / restaurant of choice. Will only be 20 people there.
Stationary: Im a graphic designer so Ill do all of this as my gift to them
Flowers: Mum and Nan have offered this as their gift to them
Evening Party: Big party in social club so you pay very small fee, buffet done by family at no cost (each person brings a big plate!).
Rings: Neither are hugely bothered for now so they are planning on a cheapish pair from H Samuels. May replace in years to come when they have some money.

The only thing they arn't including is the brides dress as she's always dreamed of a big white dress. So for this they are saving seperately and I think the brides parents are going to help majorly on this one.

Theyve worked out it should be just over 1k for the day

Do you have any family / friends with talents who could help?