Dream wedding in a castle budget of £2500.. can it be done?

lupyloo

OMG that is awful for you, I can't believe some people can act like that towards someone whom they say they love, big hugs coming your way (((((())))))

Your wedding day sounded fantastic too and I will definitely be checking out the seller on ebay. I have put a bid in for my shoes and bridesmaids shoes so fingers crossed. I will only wear them for that day so dont want to waste money. Love the place holders they sound gorgeous and the owl delivering the rings wow!!!! Just hiring grooms, best mans and page boys x2 outfits because it will work out cheaper. Need to go and have a look at the weekend.

Thank you for taking the time to share, I really appreciate it and do use a lot of the ideas I get on here xxx lupyloo

Scotsbride

theMull1 that awful big hugs he's a real idiot to do that!

Lupyloo was thinking about RSVP what to put what about:

Please reply by June 10th, 2010.

____ Accept with Pleasure
____ Decline with Regret
____ Number Attending
obviously change the date and insert the names number attending is a good idea if you inviting whole family units . Ie mum dad and the kids and put your or whoever they need to reply address or e-mail or phone number on it .

lupyloo

Update

After thinking I had a lot organised Im really starting to panic about how much is left!!!

After trying my dress on the second time I wasnt as in love with it as much as I thought. So after sleepingon it I knew I had to change my mind. I think the fact that other people had tried on the dress was putting me off. Its Benjamin Roberts 966 and I love the sound it makes when I walk in it I know I'm a bit wierd). The dress was cheaper too which helped a bit and my half of the bill is now reduced to £320.00.

Registrar is sorted but.......:( got wires crossed when talking about fees and they are not included. Not only that but the paperwork will cost an extra £70.00 so thats £540.00 to add to the costs.

Got the three men and 2 pageboys sorted. Managed to get some stuff off e*ay, I know it probably wouldnt be for everyone but needs must. Got all suits, shirts (these were BN) cravats and waistcoats, PB shoes for £134.27 . Even better is that grooms suit still had tags on and they all come from Next, BHS and Richard Jones shirts. If bought brand new would have cost £550.00, so was very happy with that.

Got mine and BM shoes from the H&M glitch and plan on giving mine the bling treatment. I have seen a pair on weddingbee and they retail for $3000.00. I think these will look fantastic when done and they only cost £3.89. Just need some rhinestones as already have glue.

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Got all of RSVPs back so very happy with that and thanks for the help with the wording Scotsbride.

Im sure that I was told that the chair bows were included but they are not and want to charge £150.00 to hire some. So that is out of the window unless I find some really cheap ones.

Totally changed my mind on the favours and decided to sell the gift sets on, couldnt believe I made £360.00 for those and some clothing. Should I use this for my wedding fund or would that be cheating? I got all of my favours from Whittards when the glitch was on, got packs of 8 heart lollies for 25p, little boxes of 7 chocoalte hearts to divide up, and jellubelly beans. Plus there will be enough to contribut to the sweety table. Forgot to mention that, jars where 6.98 for 15. Got 9 from halfcost at that price and the other 6 are jars from dowe egberts coffee, which I buy anyway. Then got the rest of the sweets I needed from approved food. Another great deal.

Found a fingerprint tree for free and it only cost £1.50 after cash back!!! These are normally £30.00 upwards. Just need cheap ink and frame......and wet wipes lol

Photographer is not sorted, Lecture emailed me to say she had someone very talented and interested in doing the photos. After many emails she eventually phoned me 3 weeks later and said she would do it for £350.00. I know I will be paying but I thought that was a lot for a student still learning and without much a portfolio. I would like to use her as I would like to think I helped her but bit unsure if she will be reliable after taking so long to get back to me. Then I contacted the chap Bridetobe mentioned obviously because it would be nice to use someone with good reviews. He contacted me the same day and after a chat about what i would like he quoted £500.00. So i just dont know what to do. Ive looked on Gumtr** and there are a few people charging approx £370.00 to £1000.00. Obvioulsly I do want this to be a fantastic memory for me so if anyone can recommend a photographer local to me could you pm me please.

Got rings, they were £1200.00 on goldsmiths so looked around for an age and finally found the same ones for £450.00. Fiance got platinum and I got a very simple court gold band. Was ecstatic.

I think thats it for the moment will add more as I remember....and also the dreaded prices and how far ive got with my budget x

Scotsbride

your shoes look lovely

lupyloo

Thanks scotsbride, have ordered the diamantes for them and will post a pic when they are done. I dont think it will be everyones cup of tea, but loved dorothys ruby slippers on the wizard of oz, so going to make myself some diamond slippers. If I dont like it when im done I will only be £12.00 down, but to be honest I think I will, because be like me they are sparkly and a bit of fun!!

Think I have got a photographer too but wont say too much until it is definate, dont want to jinx it xx

Scotsbride

lupyloo wrote: »

Thanks scotsbride, have ordered the diamantes for them and will post a pic when they are done. I dont think it will be everyones cup of tea, but loved dorothys ruby slippers on the wizard of oz, so going to make myself some diamond slippers. If I dont like it when im done I will only be £12.00 down, but to be honest I think I will, because be like me they are sparkly and a bit of fun!!

Think I have got a photographer too but wont say too much until it is definate, dont want to jinx it xx

diamonds are a girls best friend after all (espect when they cost a bomb)

lupyloo

I know I do love to shine lol

I have just booked 2 more rooms at the castle for some of the wedding party and saved £50.00, then researched wedding insurance on here and saved another £29.00 off my original qoute from Debenhams. Ecclesiastical have given me better cover to, so pleased I lokked into it. Been a good MSE day so far, off to look at more flowers and arrangements now xxx

Ohh and i have completed day 2of the shred and it wasnt too bad today:j

Scotsbride

Well done with all the being MSE rooms sounds fantastic. Good luck with the flowers

zoeisababe

lupyloo wrote: »

Update


Got rings, they were £1200.00 on goldsmiths so looked around for an age and finally found the same ones for £450.00. Fiance got platinum and I got a very simple court gold band. Was ecstatic.

where did you get your rings from in the end?

your doing well!!!

winterbride_2012

hi hun - well done for your budgetting so far!! you can buy flowers from e-bay they would be cheaper and put them together yourself. That's what I have done and for £37 I have made 4 bridesmaids bouquets, a flower girl basket, 9 button holes and a larger brides bouquet xx I used sarahrichards on ebay xx