August 2012 Brides and Grooms

Hollie84

I have purchased me shoes yay but im really peeved today,i rang up about wedding cars 2 days ago the guy said he would price it up and get back to me,i rang him last night and left a message saying can u get back to me asap as we really need to book the date up,ive heard nothing back.annoyed,ive rang again this morn (there home number) and again no answer,i refuse to leave another message

Jalapee

Thanks for all the advice and the checklist!

See silly me forgot about the wedding rings… LOL

I have a memory like a fish!

Hadley1

Tiara wrote: »

In terms of budget, I would suggest you work out what you can afford to save between now and the wedding, and then prioritise your spending on the things that matter most to you.

Here is my checklist. There will be some things on there that are already included in your package, and some things that you probably won't want, so cross those off to start with. I would then divide up your 1.2k between the remaining categories, so that you have a budget for each item. This will make it easier to see what is reasonable when you are getting quotes, and will help you stay on track with the budget

Church/ registrar+ giving notice
Venue hire costs
Drinks
Wedding breakfast
Buffet
Band/DJ
Favours
Centrepieces
Flowers
Wedding cars
Transport for guests if required to take them from wedding to reception
Wedding dress
Bride's shoes
Tiara
Veil
Bride's jewellery
Bride's underwear
Bridesmaid dresses
Bridesmaid shoes
Bridesmaid jewellery
Hair
Makeup
Groom's suit
Groom's shoes
Best man's suit
Father of the bride & groom's suits if applicable
Outfits and shoes for page boys/ ushers/ flower girls if having them.
Photographer
Stationery (save the dates/ invitations/ RSVP cards/ place settings/ menus/ table planner/ thank you cards- the list is endless, just pick and choose the bits you want!)
Stamps for save the dates/ invites (this can add up if you have a lot of invites you can't hand deliver!)
Cake
Cake stand (check if the venue will let you use theirs)
Cake topper/ decorations
Guest book
Hen party
Stag party
Confetti
Rings
Little activity packs to keep small children occupied
Thank you gifts for the bridal party
Honeymoon
Wedding insurance

I hope that includes all the big things. Some you won't want, and some will be more important to you than others. By prioritising your budget to the areas that mean most to you, you can stay on track with the budget and have such a special day

I hope that has been of some help. If I have missed anything, please holler and I'll add it in!

Thanks Tiara - thats a really useful list:T

Hadley1

Hadley1 wrote: »

Theres a thought... thanks for that.

have just remembered OH has day off tomorrow so he could phone in the morning, but 2b honest I want to know the prices myself. Part of me thinks that if they are really expensive (which I know some of them will be) OH will just say no without telling me. Not that his mean or anything - its just they mean a lot less to him. :rotfl:

Unfortunately, I didn't catch teh guy last night - so have left this with the OH. he is supposed to let me know when he has phoned. nothing yet, but guess it won't be top of his list.

BLUis

Hollie84 wrote: »

I have purchased me shoes yay but im really peeved today,i rang up about wedding cars 2 days ago the guy said he would price it up and get back to me,i rang him last night and left a message saying can u get back to me asap as we really need to book the date up,ive heard nothing back.annoyed,ive rang again this morn (there home number) and again no answer,i refuse to leave another message

I emailed someone last week, still havent heard from them! Apparently, they have so much business, they can afford to ignore us!

I do wish people would realise how important these things are to us!

Where have you got your cake from Hollie?

Hollie84

BLUis wrote: »

I emailed someone last week, still havent heard from them! Apparently, they have so much business, they can afford to ignore us!

I do wish people would realise how important these things are to us!

I know,i actually gave in,as there was 3 numbers on the site,a home number then his wifes and his as they run the business together so this time i rang his wife,suprise suprise no answer so i left a bit of a snotty message and asked them to let me know either way if they could do it as its a 60mile round trip and he ummed and arrd when i rang but said he would tot it up and get back to me anyway.dont say something if u arnt going to follow through.so far have found one company who will do the journey for a good price and there in b'ham,this guy is 10mins down the road so would have preferred him to do it,if i hear nothing im going to contact the b'ham one, i need to get this booked :mad:

Tiara_2

Any updates Hadley? Keeping my fingers crossed that the quotes are affordable

Hadley1 wrote: »

Unfortunately, I didn't catch teh guy last night - so have left this with the OH. he is supposed to let me know when he has phoned. nothing yet, but guess it won't be top of his list.

Hadley1

Tiara wrote: »

Any updates Hadley? Keeping my fingers crossed that the quotes are affordable

Hey

What a coincedence OH has just text with the quotes (though I did have to nag him earlier to ring - think he is wanting to keep me sweet at the mo as I am whinging about my cold :rotfl:) adn feeling rather sorry for myself over the last few days. Think he is worried I might start crying:rotfl:

I now have quotes:
His: £200 white gold, £236 (not sure what metal that is) or £800 for platinum. :eek:

Mine: (white gold to match the engagement ring) £340 without diamonds or £540 with.

I guess they are reasonable quotes as they would be handmade and mine would need to be shaped around my engagement ring. But its a lot of the budget, but they will be rings we will wear every day.

Now, the decision is do we go for it or not?????

Hollie84

If you can afford it Hadley and its what u want go for it.we went to a jewellery quarter and got a quote for OH its £125 and thats gold i will be having a wishbone shaped around my engagment ring so unsure on price but we have yet to see OH's friend who deals in jewellery and said he would do us a good deal so hoping to pop to his to see samples on sunday.were not looking for mega expensive jewelery OH especially as he does manual labour work

Jalapee

Hello- me again!

Less stressed than yesterday, me and OH sat down last night and finalised guests for the wedding, which is one less stress!

Also I was looking at wedding invites, whens best to send these out? Did you / are you sending our ‘save the date’ ones?

Reason I ask is that I have seen invites I love and want to buy them, and then send them out in March / April time? Is this a good idea?

Also I got a wedding book / folder today to keep me organised (I hope!)

Made a spread sheet too with everything we will need to purchase and sort out, and how much we have paid and when / how much we have paid towards it! Which makes me a feel a little better!

OK is it too early to look at wedding rings and purchase these? Would you wait until next year?

Thanks