2005 Brides.....

See, I save a lot, and JT has no idea what the word save means, only because he never has any money to begin with! But that's just because he's only finishing college now. He will have a real job soon and money matters will be fine. I just think it's funny because whenever we talk about saving, I picture him as a little kid asking me, 'Do I have enough monies for that?'

*lol*

Welcome Daisy

I am getting married in October 2005. I know I have plenty of time. I can't decide where I want have the wedding. I have a couple of possibilities in LI, but my dream is a destination wedding in the caribbean. Any ideas on how to start planning?

Also what is a realistic budget for a LI Bride. I originally said $10,000 (without the honeymoon), but I am seeing that that will be nearly impossible.

Hi Oct05bride! Welcome and Congrats! I think a destination wedding is a great idea! I will try and see if I can find info on it. Maybe look under wedding services up top and email a travel agent.
As for the budget......if 10,000 is all you want to spend, then you can certainly make it work. You don't need to spend 50,000 on a wedding to make it beautiful and special. I mean, the good thing about planning so early is that we have enough time to shop around and look for ideas. Maybe to save money you can make your invites with a software program, or look for them onsale at a place like Party City (which, I have to say, I am going to look there, I hear they have nice invites.) And try to finnagle prices at halls. It never hurts to try. I know of plenty of DJs with reasonable prices, and to cut back on photography, just pay for the proofs and enlarge them later. BUT, I am sure there are affordable photographers who can make albums for you at a reasonable price. Definitely go and look at the vendors under wedding services. You can email them for information from their page. So far, the vendors I have spoken with from the site have been so nice and helpful. Let us know if there's anything we can help with too! Good luck and welcome again!

Welcome Oct05bride! Congrats on your engagement! Prncssrachel said it best, you do not need to spend $50,000 to make a wedding beautiful and as 2005ers, time is definitely in our favor. We have time to shop around This site is very useful and the ladies here are very helpful. Good Luck in your planning!

Thanks prncssrachel. Any help will be greatly appreciated! I am getting my MBA part time and working full time, so I have very little time for anything.

By the way, I just have to tell you all that this board is very helpful. I am glad that I found it!

Oct05bride, we also are in school and working full-time (actually, I work two jobs too), so I know how it feels. But the good thing is that with two years to go, you don't have to worry about that overwhelming feeling of having to get everything done right now. I will look into some vendors and prices for you so you can get a general idea of what to expect. Just give me a minute Also, where are you looking to get married?

Bumping for NYCHICK


Welcome all new 2005 brides!!!

Hey room, i thought I was the only 05 bride. I say thank God because it is sooooo much work. I never thought there could be this many choices

Its about time we got an update on our 2005ers!!
Everyone - please check if you are on here - so we dont miss anyone - I think i may be missing some girls -

January

01/07/05 - Ronnie&Theresa - *Russos on the Bay*
01/09/05 - AtticaQT - *North Ritz Club*

February

02/19/05 - mbent1 - *undecided*


March

03/??/05 - cookiek1 - *undecided*
03/18/05 - shigrl517 - *Chateau La Mer*
03/26/05 - NYCHICK - *Terrace on the Park*
April

04/23/05 - nj42305 - *Fox Hollow*
04/30/05
- jonspenguin11552 - *Stewart Manor*
- JimmysBride - *Sandcastle*

May

05/??/05 - Lee31200 - *undecided*
05/07/05 - jd414 - *Chateau La Mer *
05/21/05
- Pecantan - *undecided*
- Shelly227 - *undecided*
05/29/05
- gailb - *Leonards*
- 2005bride - *John Anthony's*

June

06/11/05
- kal8878 - *Leonard's*
- MrsBtoBe2005 - *Villa Lombardi*
- smilealways - *undecided*
06/18/05 - nehaliasz - *Giorgios*

July

07/??/05 - crisct - *undecided*
07/03/05
- prncssrachel - *Bourne Mansion*
- dbcrosby - *Lands End*
07/09/05
- xcitedbride - *Watermill*
- bella0979 - *Chateau La Mer*
07/10/05 - BriBri529 - *Villa Lombardi's*
07/15/05 - nikkijill33 - *The Inn @ East Wind*
07/16/05
- wyntersky84 - *Magestic Gardens*
- bluesky - *Chateau La Mer*
- cciurro - *North Ritz Club*

August

08/28/05 - divadeluxe1114 - *Vanderbilt Mansion*

September

09/09/05
- dmorris8 - *Thatched Cottage*
- pumpkin79 - *undecided*
09/12/05 - mbrsigma - *undecided*
09/21/05 - Kim921 - *undecided*
09/24/05 - Happy_Bride - *undecided*

October

10/??/05 - Oct05Bride - *undecided*
10/15/05 - bridetobe05 - *undecided*
10/23/05 - Chrissy - *undecided*

November

11/01/05 - daisy122 - *Grand Wailea Resort*
11/19/05 - bridget&jimmy - *The Inn @ East Wind*

December

Honorary 2005 Brides

white-wolf

welcome to all the new 2005 brides.

This is sooo coll. I am getting married on March 26 05 at Leonard(tentative). I think we are the smartest bunch to wait a while. We have the most time and don't need to feel pressure to choose anything right away. I haven't booked anybody yet but saw alot so I can take my time YAY FOR THE 05 BRIDES!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome NYCHICK!