Ebay

MrsShawToBe

I just can't think what stuff I could buy off ebay to make out big day cheaper now!

So far I have bought our favours (100 mini love heart tubes = £5.40ish) and 50 purple organza bags (1p!)

But now I'm stuck as to what I could get. I only need my veil but will be buying that from the bridal shop where I got my dress, and the decorations for the reception are all under control by the venue.

any ideas at all what I could buy off there? just throw any ideas into the wind

Hollie84

ive bought off ebay the following

invites as im doing my own
favor bags
sweet bags for the sweet buffet
plain ivory headbands which i will decorate myself
mini ivory and gold roses to go on the headband
3 sets of cufflinks for the men in ivory
3 tie pins for the men
my underskirt (jupon)
artificial flowers (decided against real)
dimante pins to go in the bouquets
wishing well (wooden one)
scatter crystals

cant remember anything else at the mo but will be getting a roll of organza and place cards wil have them printed as there was only £2 difference to get plain or printed already

MrsShawToBe

Oh the idea of a wishing well is brilliant! I was thinking of maybe a wishing tree though? We won a guestbook with our wedding prize, so I could stick them in after like a scrapbook I guess

With the placecards, do they come printed with everyones names on them?

PinkPrincess83

So far from ebay I have got:
my jupon petticoat
ribbon for the invites
place name cards
sweetie bags
2 X bridesmaid tiaras
pearl hair pins
Post box
Pair of low heeled shoes for the evening (bargain buy it now 99p and about £4 p and p)
scatter crystals

I know quite a few people have got bridesmaid and best man gifts from ebay.

I cant think what else we have got from ebay, will add if I think of anything else.:)

For invite bits I have found the range to be very good value. It depends really the kind of thing you need. I have also used local wedding facebook groups and got some bargains on there.

Hollie84

MrsShawToBe wrote: »

Oh the idea of a wishing well is brilliant! I was thinking of maybe a wishing tree though? We won a guestbook with our wedding prize, so I could stick them in after like a scrapbook I guess

With the placecards, do they come printed with everyones names on them?

Yes hunni they do,think it was £9 for 50 printed with guests name or £7 just plain.u can choose from whatever colour writing u want on them to

the well we won but my OH has made some aswell for business purposes

Hollie84

o yes i got my shoes from there to,i love them

MrsShawToBe

What is the link to the place cards hun? And just looking at the wells and trees, and they seem a bit too expencive for me

sugarwalsh

Why not make your own tree? I'm going to have a go. Find someone who will let you take some branches. fix some battery operated lights, tape bulbs, spray in chosen colour. Stnad in suitable vase/pot with sand, cover with something pretty.

Voila.

MEgan

PS - what do you need to buy? There is little point buying things for the sake of it. Also, Ebay isn't always the cheapest place for things, unless you are looking for one off items.

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I got loads from ebay for our wedding.

Flowers
Topiary Trees
Bridesmaid dresses
Scatter crystals
best man & ushers gifts
bridesmaid & flowergirls gifts
MOB gift

Probably more but I cant really remember at the mo

Dxxx

MrsShawToBe

sugarwalsh wrote: »

Why not make your own tree? I'm going to have a go. Find someone who will let you take some branches. fix some battery operated lights, tape bulbs, spray in chosen colour. Stnad in suitable vase/pot with sand, cover with something pretty.

Voila.

MEgan

PS - what do you need to buy? There is little point buying things for the sake of it. Also, Ebay isn't always the cheapest place for things, unless you are looking for one off items.

I was asking incase anyone could tip off a spark in my head for something I needed as I've got a complete mind blank. I don't know if i could make my own, I'm pretty rubbish at those.

I found a nice well though: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOODEN-WISHING-WELL-PLANTER-POT-FLOWER-BED-0610-/130451184966?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Garden_Plants_Pots_Window_Boxes_CV&hash=item1e5f7f1d46#ht_500wt_1054

Can paint it white and then use it after for a nice plant

Hollie84

here you go
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110685131944?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649