Challenge: I want to get married.... for free?

chelbo1239

Anyone got any tips for someone who has no money? :rotfl:
I've been engaged for four years now, we have a daughter who's two.. and now he's decided it's the best time to do it.
Unfortunately, it's also the time where we have less than £200!

Does anyone have any tips.. such as getting something free for advertising? I know it's been done before not too far from us. Maybe it's impossible.. I don't know.
I'd love to hear your tips though! :j

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Taadaa

Umm I think you will find that a registrar alone costs £350... you won't get that free or discounted. Ive never heard of anyone getting a freebie for advertising as part of a wedding, but you might find some small local companies who are willing. If someone local to you has done it, suggest you try and get in touch with them for some tips.

kr15snw

We're having our ceremony photographer and video(graphed??) for FREE! Mainly because we are getting married in a very unique location (top of the sydney harbour bridge) and they want to use us for advertising. They'll use our photos for a huge promotion push including getting a peice on us in the local paper and also for all their promotional stuff.

We get all the photos we want on a disc, they get to use us on their website! Happy days.

Also getting my bodoiur shoot for free as it's a friend who's starting up and again I get it for free if she gets to put me on the website

katsmasterplan

You could look on Freecycle, and opt for people who need clients for their portfolio x

lazer

Taadaa wrote: »

Umm I think you will find that a registrar alone costs £350... you won't get that free or discounted. Ive never heard of anyone getting a freebie for advertising as part of a wedding, but you might find some small local companies who are willing. If someone local to you has done it, suggest you try and get in touch with them for some tips.

But a priest or minister doesn't! (Although they may expect a donation but you don't have to give it)

A very low key ceremony in a church would be possible
The choir/ organist/flower arranging etc might even been done for free or for a very small donation!

Wedding dress from a charity shop may only be about £50
Also try free cycle - have seen a few on it!

Reception - Barbeque in the park or some small outside function

bubbles0169

depending on your registry office its anything from £30 and thats just the office-a room with a table and two chairs
you can try freegle for the other stuff you need
have a look on the up your income board to find some money if you get stuck

frannyann

My next door neighbours are getting married for £200 on the 30/07/10! I have bought them a silk bouquet as a present! Her dress is from ASOS and by getting married on a friday the reg office only charges £100!

chelbo1239

Wow! Thanks everyone! You've really given me some ideas to think about.
I appreciate it very much!!

Chyna-s

Also check out the competitions thread if you have not already done so. There are many comps posted from wedding magazines.

chelbo1239

I never seem to win competitions, but i'll give it a go! Thanks x