Those with budget under £3k, how is it broken down?

74jax

sugarwalsh wrote: »

74jax, I will put a note on mt face book group if you would like? You never know!

Ooo please

wanchai wrote: »

74jax, fabulous dress!!!!

I love it. tried on loads and my friend picked this one out for me. I didn't like it at all off the peg and wondered what on earth she was doing :rotfl: but OMG tried it on and just loved it, it's so soft too and fits in perfectly with a beach theme. I first saw it about 5 months ago now, and was hopeful it would be discontinued and so in the sales at end of the season, but sadly not. Still I am going to give myself until around August this year to find it cheaper, then bite the bullet and buy it. Wedding isn't until June 2013, so i do have loads of time, but also as i know that's THE dress, I don't want to run the risk of waiting..... and waiting..... and missing out.

pearly77

I wish our wedding had a 3K budget! :rotfl: We are doing the full sit-down meal and all the other bits, but I guess I wouldn't change it for the world. :d

The catering is the BIG expense. Cut that way down and you can do it.

Also: Have fewer attendants. Buy dresses/veil/accessories from Monsoon/eBay. Don't bother with favours. Get friend/relative to drive you. Cake from M&S. Make your own invitations/stationery. Buy anything you can in the sales. Ask anyone you know who has a talent to do something for you as their wedding gift to you. I'm sure that it can be done with a little imagination.

spongybobby

our wedding is comming in at 2700 which isnt too bad.

venue, including sit down 3 course meal for 20, DJ, 6 bottles of wine,welcome bubbly, and honeymoon suit is £1000
Registrar fees and room hire including registration costs £200
Rings came in at £540
Wedding dress i helped pay £200
Suit £150
Flower £100
brides maids are buying own dresses.
Cards and other bits £100
Hair and beauty for the bride £80
Stag and hen total £300
Table bits £40
Photography (mates rates) £100

its scarey how much everything costs

scrumpy78

So far my buffet reception for 40 Inc wine is £1000, church is £500, photographer i want is £600-700, bridesmaid dress £6.50 (eBay!) rings £200 (using tesco vouchers at goldsmiths). I plan on my dad driving me, making my own invitations etc, I'm gonna get cake from m&s and make my own bride groom n two flowergirls from polymer clay to match us, make flowers from paper or felt (I'm a big crafter).

MrsDrink

Ours comes to £2621.88. (plus £797 given to us by our parents towards my dress and MrD's suit).

Things paid for/finalised costs
Notice...............................................67
Wedding Dress....................................120 (my mum paid £705 towards it)
Mr'Ds suit...........................................38.75 (his parents paid £92 towards it - includes shirt, tie and cufflinks)
Wedding Insurance..............................18.2
Decorations........................................178.72
Our underwear....................................50.7
My shoes............................................48.99
Makeup..............................................0 (using what I already have)
Flowers..............................................37.96
Invites & Thank you Cards & Stamps........75.42
MrD's shoes.........................................48.94
Marquee.............................................34
Photographer.......................................205.49
My ring...............................................152.71
Seating...............................................40 (outdoors party so we're hiring 20 chairs)

Things left to pay for/finalise cost (and hence actual cost could increase/decrease)
Registry Office......................................260
Marriage Certificate................................5
Catering..............................................300
Cake...................................................60 (individual cheesecakes and cake stand)
MrD's ring............................................250
Entertainment......................................50 (want to get a giant jenga and giant pick up sticks)
Gifts...................................................100 (granddad-cufflinks, parents-a photo in a nice frame)
Hair....................................................30 (if I decide to get a hair comb)
Accessories..........................................50
Alcohol/Drinks.......................................400