absolute bargains! what have you got?

zoeisababe

I have Julie Mawson shoes. Cost me £16 on ebay too and they retail at £150 but the box says £199!

wanchai_2

Things we're saving money on:

Cake - from M&S (the florist says he will make it look AMAZING with flowers in between the tiers) - cost about £60
Car - asking a friend with a fancy car to drive us - cost £0
Ring cushion - I have the most gorgeous little hanging heart that will do for this - cost £0
Bridal jewellery - I will borrow pearl earrings and bracelet from my mum and hopefully wear a necklace as a hairband - cost £0
Bridesmaid jewellery - I won it in a competition! - cost £0
Bridesmaid shoes - hopefully she will be able to wear a pair that she already has - cost £0
Groom's suit - he's thinking of wearing one that he bought last year and has only worn once to another wedding - cost £0
Best man's suit - his own wedding suit matches OH's so he might wear that - cost £0

So we're doing ok so far!!!

My dress, on the other hand, is costing £1,300 :rotfl: :rotfl:

White_Sapphire

At the moment my entire outfit, including dress, jewellery, underwear and shoes is coming in at about £200. Still need to find some lining fabric, although I have some as back up (not quite the right colour) so it might edge just over, but not by much. Quite chuffed with myself! The only thing I splurged on was the underwear; a corselette at £63, but it's worth it as it'll make the dress hang much better.

I've also got some sweet pea seeds to grow into my MoH's and my bouquets; total cost £10. I'll buy a few orchids as well (Ikea do them for £5 each) but total flower cost, including fake flowers for corsages and buttonholes will be less than £50.

My mum, MiL2B and I are making and decorating the cake, which we will have as dessert, so just the cost of the ingredients there.

We're fighting tooth and nail to keep costs down as much as possible, as we're spending quite a lot on the venues, and on food and drink. We want a sit down meal for up to 80 people, and have separate day and evening venues, so the price mounts up very quickly!

johannalf88

Best bargin so far (updated from previous post) has got to be my dads tie! I got it free for him from TM Lewin! Worth £65. Ok I brought a £2 paper to get the voucher, but still best bargin by a long shot!

sugarwalsh

I have got a few - vases for the tables, £2.50 instead of £10. Hurricane lanterns £2.50 instead of £5. /Little glass frames for table numbers - 99p, all sainsburys. Battery operated fairy lights - £2.99, Primark. OH's wedding ring - £330 but had Tesco vouchers so only paid £50.

megan

wanchai_2

I went looking for those fairy lights a couple of weeks ago on your recommendation Megan, but they were all sold out

sugarwalsh

Oh, what a shame. It is no wonder though. There isn't one near here or else I would have a look for you!
MEgan

wanchai_2

Aw, thanks xxx

Roz_V

wanchai wrote: »

Aw, thanks xxx

Keep an eye out though, I bet there'll be loads of fairy lights etc coming up on sale after Xmas.

In fact, I had a bit of a moment the other day and said to OH we should have booked our wedding for December because then could have had an Xmas theme & got everything really cheap in the January sales :rotfl:Bauble centrepieces in September anyone?!?!

lisajane8482

My latest bargain is my MOH's necklace. Hot diamonds necklace £70 on the hot diamonds website for £20 off ebay new. I am so proud of myself. I originally bought her a cheapy necklace from Asda as she doen't really wear jewellery but when I saw this I just couldn't resist. I am so pleased with myself right at this moment in time