Help me with my last minute wedding :) !

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danielley wrote: »

Hi Wedding Twin Zimm190 :T

Thanks for all the replies so far!

Registrar Costs

It costs £100 for the service and £33.50 for the notice of marriage, but I hadn't realised that was each! So thanks Mrs Drink for that.
New budget cost £167.00

Sammy_wheeler The ceremony is at 11am; it is the only time that was available, but my H2B is pleased with this, as his team are playing at 12:45 on the day, so it means he can watch the match :rotfl:But it does mean we need to feed both day and night guests. Day guests are all very close family and would pay for their own meals at a push, but we'll see how the budget is nearer the day, as I would like to pay for them, if we can.

Evening Party Costs

The 125 does include the day guests and some children, so I will speak to the venue about their experience on how the buffet 'holds up' against guest numbers, thanks rainbowdrops.

There is no venue cost other than the buffet cost

I wouldnt cater for everyone coming in the evening as a pp said... most venues advise 75%.... your evening guests will have already had dinner so will just have a little pick - this is the best place to save money.

Invite Costs

I will get some estimates from ebay sellers, but if it is upwards of £50, I will look into making these ourselves.

Look on vistaprint. I got over £100 personalised invites for £40 (this was pushed up because I needed them on swift delivery so will prob be around the £30 mark for you!)

Photography Costs

I do know an amateur photographer friend, but when I previously asked if he would take wedding photo's he said he wouldn't want the responsibility! But I will ask him if he knows anyone who would do it for £50/100, and just give us a disc with all the shots. I would only want a few photo's for during the service and after the service, so they would only have to be around for 1 hour tops. I think £50/£100 is our max saintly, so that probably rules your friend out, but thanks.

Potential new budget cost £100.00 Max (with development costs later)

I put up an add on hitched and you and your wedding for a free photographer.. saying we just wanted a disc and they could use the photos for any promo work etc they wanted. We got a photographer that wanted to add a winter wedding to his portfolio, just paid his expenses of £50 plus gave him a meal!

For the evening, I would hopefully rely on friends and family to take lots of pictures, and then obtain copies of those.

Transport

The day guests will either be drinking or cannot drive, and I dont feel comfortable asking one of my friends to chauffer me, when I am only inviting them to the evening (even though it is only because of cost) If somebody offers, I will snap their hands off

Wedding Cake

I will speak to the venue about cutting the dessert from the buffet and then I can afford a cake. The M&S ones look great. Thanks rainbowdrops

Asda has lovely cupcakes which where 4 £1... get a few of those on a stand - gorgeous!

Outfits

I haven't spoken to H2B about this in great detail, but I budgeted £250 for me and £200 for him, so that he doesn't feel left out. I'm sure we can get this a lot lower, especailly as I am planning on having a low key dress.

Ebay is a lifesaver! My dress was Sacha James 2010 (i got married in 2010 so was a new design) brand new - it was stick from a bankrupt shop - never even tried on! and cost £200! You OH could get a new suit for £100 - are you anywhere near a discoutn village? My oh got a new suit from the M&S in freeport for £89!

Honeymoon Costs

We have budgeted the honeymoon seperately, and I will travel on my exisiting passport, but thanks for the heads up.

First night accommodation

Our venue is not a hotel, but there is hotel nearby where I think we will be having our meal with the day guests, so we want to reserve a room there, so we can freshen up in the day. I am a member of the gym at this hotel, so I will try and negociate the price of the room.

Wedding rings

lollyb84 I would love a platinum wedding, I only want a 2mm one. I have seen an ebay seller who can do this for a good price, but I dont want to force H2B down a cheap route in order for me to have a fab ring

Hair & Make Up

I was planning on going to the Clinique counter for make up, and buying a lipstick But I think that my hair will be money well spent. I think if I mention 'Wedding' prices will shoot up, but I will shop around and see what is what. I will also ask friends, but nobody springs to mind.

Good luck!:T

LEJC

Sorry Boris...but forum rules say that you cant advertise your own company on these forums...its classed as Spam and your post will be deleted if you dont remove it...sorry

Karrie2129

The Tesco cakes are just plain, white rich fruit cakes, ready to decorate. They are in a pale blue box.

bubbles0169

tesco do have white celebration cakes in large medium or small sizes already but they are bringing out a ready tiered, simply decorated one too just dont know when!