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Posted by eroxgirl

My wedding budget was in that range. It can definitely be done AND be a very nice affair. I always considered my wedding to be low-end, but many of my guests have told me otherwise (of course, none of them are members of LIW so they don't know any better ).

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Tag teaming you, Rebecca.

She had a beautiful wedding, I was there and had a blast. It wasn't as lavish as some others I've seen on here, but honestly the food was great, the whole affair was tons of fun.

My wedding budget was the same and my guests are still talking about it, saying it was the best they'd ever been to, etc. My hall was $60pp (150 guests all in all) and we didn't do many extras at all. The basic package was more than enough for my guests.

Seriously, you've got a lot to work with! There are a lot of really classy things you can do to up the look of a wedding that cost almost nothing (That's what LIW is for, check the DIY threads - you'd be amazed how professional homemade things can look!)!!

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I would spend the bulk of your budget on a great hall and a great band. Those are the things that people will remember the most. The extras will be a nice touch, but if your hall isn't beautiful or if the food is mediocre, the extras will go unnoticed.

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Ours was 90 per person and we had 147.

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I agree. Food and music are the things that people remember most. It's really about quality and not the quantity of the extras you provide. One of the best weddings I went to was about 100 people and I know they're budget was $25k. To save money they had their wedding in March on a Sunday. The ceremony was in the same location as the reception - saves on transportation cost and additional site fees. They had a set menu (no multiple options which drive up cost) but the menu was amazing, 5 courses with amuse bouche / intermezzos in between and presented beautifully. It really was a fine dining experience.

They used candles, no flowers. I hardly remember flowers unless they are very impressive. The only one I remember was from a wedding who I know spent $15k on flowers. Kept the wedding party small. Used a great DJ (this was actually their splurge). It was so simple and elegant...very well done.

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Thanks ladies!!!

Anyone been to Dougladton Manor?

Any comments on the grand ball room?

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Posted by nferrandi

I would spend the bulk of your budget on a great hall and a great band. Those are the things that people will remember the most. The extras will be a nice touch, but if your hall isn't beautiful or if the food is mediocre, the extras will go unnoticed.

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I agree.

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thanks

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Posted by Blu-ize

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Posted by nferrandi

I would spend the bulk of your budget on a great hall and a great band. Those are the things that people will remember the most. The extras will be a nice touch, but if your hall isn't beautiful or if the food is mediocre, the extras will go unnoticed.

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I agree.

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I also agree. I'd rather have a basic package at a place where I know the food will be good than getting extras at a place where the food isn't as good. Of course, the food at the $70pp place may be better than the $100pp place. Do your research, read reviews, and if possible, have taste tests of the food. Guests most likely notice the food, band, and service the most.

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We went with a moderately priced classy place and are spending extra money on flowers, entertaiment, food, etc. I think people will remember the extras.

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where is your wedding btw? love mansions Vanderbuilt was our #1 choice but can't plan in a year