budget woes

Original post by sportif7

Dec 12, 2011 06:36 PM

how many of you are already going over budget? i'm already finding everything i liked to be over my planned budget...

dj- didn't want to go over 4K, spent 4600, but wound up with a jazz quartet for cocktail hour and lighting which i didn't expect

photography and video- budget 6K, looking like 7-7500...torn between two photographers and two videographers

florist- budget 4K, scared to even shop it because i want tall centerpieces and my hall makes me use spitz and peck or stefans, or pay a 1500 bond fee to use elsewhere (aka budget now 2500)

limos- 4K, no idea what to expect, haven't priced and don't know how many i will need, but FH and I def want a private car like a rolls royce from ceremony to reception

honeymoon- A LOT...already have a separate bank account for that sucker

plus we want a photobooth (1K) annnnnnnd we have to tip all these people hahaha

Abbam13 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 04:21 PM

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Posted by nyrvixen

So I've been pretty good with not stressing but today it hit me. I saw a centerpiece I fell in love with but I got quotes from others brides as to how much they are and my mouth dropped. I never thought flowers would cost so much. I'm going to have to clear my mind of those centerpieces and keep looking around

I had that same experience. We are doing a mix of tall and short centerpieces, and I found a tall one that I LOVED, but the price was crazy. So as a compromise, the florist is doing just 1 of those centerpieces and we are placing it on the seating chart table.

Abbam13 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 04:25 PM

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It also helps to find vendors that are friendly with one another if you can- they can also help give you some negotiating power. We did that and it worked out saving us a bunch of $$.

SummerBeauty Posted: Dec 14, 2011 05:23 PM

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My budget is so far gone I don't even know what a budget is anymore

DB2013 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 06:48 PM

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Budget? HMMM I wish when I heard that word my heart didn't drop to the floor!!! I am trying to save money with everything! (AKA im a crazy couponer!!!)

hunterM Posted: Dec 14, 2011 07:02 PM

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I am trying to save money. So far im under budget but im not too sure how long its going to last. My attendee list is growing every day.

xtina27 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 07:51 PM

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Im definitely going over budget and havent even booked much yet. My next thing to book is the dj, do you think I can bargain with them?

sportif7 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 08:06 PM

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yes- everything is negotiable...they shouldn't charge you tax either so if you say if u pay in cash if it makes a difference, they are bs'ing you if they say they'll keep the tax off...according to tax law, you can't charge tax on a service where you don't receive a good or something...

jassy119 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 08:20 PM

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Posted by Abbam13

It also helps to find vendors that are friendly with one another if you can- they can also help give you some negotiating power. We did that and it worked out saving us a bunch of $$.

What florist did u book with??

JNB818 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 09:05 PM

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Hmmm..BUDGET...yeah ok..Lets just say i doubled this budget that I had by just booking the RH

Let just see if there will be a Honey Moon when we are done

Abbam13 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 09:11 PM

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Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

It also helps to find vendors that are friendly with one another if you can- they can also help give you some negotiating power. We did that and it worked out saving us a bunch of $$.

What florist did u book with??

Lovin Oven Floral Designs. Keyth is amazing and really helped us shape our vision. Our flowers are very inexpensive b/c of the deal we got from the RH. We are getting a ton for our money. I absolutely recommend them!!

jassy119 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 09:20 PM

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Posted by Abbam13

Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

It also helps to find vendors that are friendly with one another if you can- they can also help give you some negotiating power. We did that and it worked out saving us a bunch of $$.

What florist did u book with??

Lovin Oven Floral Designs. Keyth is amazing and really helped us shape our vision. Our flowers are very inexpensive b/c of the deal we got from the RH. We are getting a ton for our money. I absolutely recommend them!!

Thats is great! Im checking out a rec florist frm my RH and a rec florist from Gil. Hoping to get a good deal at either of the 2 places.

Abbam13 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 09:22 PM

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Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

It also helps to find vendors that are friendly with one another if you can- they can also help give you some negotiating power. We did that and it worked out saving us a bunch of $$.

What florist did u book with??

Lovin Oven Floral Designs. Keyth is amazing and really helped us shape our vision. Our flowers are very inexpensive b/c of the deal we got from the RH. We are getting a ton for our money. I absolutely recommend them!!

Thats is great! Im checking out a rec florist frm my RH and a rec florist from Gil. Hoping to get a good deal at either of the 2 places.

Gil is awesome- he found us a graphic artist for our STDs. Good luck with your florist searching- let me know how it goes!!

jassy119 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 09:27 PM

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Posted by Abbam13

Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

It also helps to find vendors that are friendly with one another if you can- they can also help give you some negotiating power. We did that and it worked out saving us a bunch of $$.

What florist did u book with??

Lovin Oven Floral Designs. Keyth is amazing and really helped us shape our vision. Our flowers are very inexpensive b/c of the deal we got from the RH. We are getting a ton for our money. I absolutely recommend them!!

Thats is great! Im checking out a rec florist frm my RH and a rec florist from Gil. Hoping to get a good deal at either of the 2 places.

Gil is awesome- he found us a graphic artist for our STDs. Good luck with your florist searching- let me know how it goes!! [/
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Oh really? That is awesome! Did u have them designed yet?

I will keep u posted!

Abbam13 Posted: Dec 14, 2011 09:30 PM

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Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

It also helps to find vendors that are friendly with one another if you can- they can also help give you some negotiating power. We did that and it worked out saving us a bunch of $$.

What florist did u book with??

Lovin Oven Floral Designs. Keyth is amazing and really helped us shape our vision. Our flowers are very inexpensive b/c of the deal we got from the RH. We are getting a ton for our money. I absolutely recommend them!!

Thats is great! Im checking out a rec florist frm my RH and a rec florist from Gil. Hoping to get a good deal at either of the 2 places.

Gil is awesome- he found us a graphic artist for our STDs. Good luck with your florist searching- let me know how it goes!! [/
QUOTE]

Oh really? That is awesome! Did u have them designed yet?

I will keep u posted!

Not yet- we are actually using the tall centerpiece that I loved (that is going to be on our seating card table) as inspiration for the STDs. I will definitely post the finished product.

bigislandbride82 Posted: Dec 15, 2011 12:04 AM

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I only have my RH booked, but just in my head with everything else, we are already over budget. I agree with everyone that at least we have time to still save, but still deposits are still quite costly in themselves!

Butterflyfaye Posted: Dec 15, 2011 12:41 AM

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Posted by bigislandbride82

I only have my RH booked, but just in my head with everything else, we are already over budget. I agree with everyone that at least we have time to still save, but still deposits are still quite costly in themselves!

I am sort of in the same boat as you. I only have my RH booked and - yikes!

I'm on a strict budget that is lower than the quoted national average of $29K. It seems like a tiiiinnny budget here on LI. I've got to figure out ways to make it -stretch-. anyone good at that?

I do have friends offering help who have some professional experience in some areas. I'm hoping that helps!

BIg Plus - we have money set aside for the honeymoon as a gift. I want to try to keep that strictly for honeymoon fun.

Pretty_In_Pink Posted: Dec 15, 2011 08:05 AM

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Posted by Abbam13

Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

It also helps to find vendors that are friendly with one another if you can- they can also help give you some negotiating power. We did that and it worked out saving us a bunch of $$.

What florist did u book with??

Lovin Oven Floral Designs. Keyth is amazing and really helped us shape our vision. Our flowers are very inexpensive b/c of the deal we got from the RH. We are getting a ton for our money. I absolutely recommend them!!

That sounds great!!! I will be reaching out, where are they located??

Pretty_In_Pink Posted: Dec 15, 2011 08:07 AM

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Posted by Butterflyfaye

Posted by bigislandbride82

I only have my RH booked, but just in my head with everything else, we are already over budget. I agree with everyone that at least we have time to still save, but still deposits are still quite costly in themselves!

I am sort of in the same boat as you. I only have my RH booked and - yikes!

I'm on a strict budget that is lower than the quoted national average of $29K. It seems like a tiiiinnny budget here on LI. I've got to figure out ways to make it -stretch-. anyone good at that?

I do have friends offering help who have some professional experience in some areas. I'm hoping that helps!

BIg Plus - we have money set aside for the honeymoon as a gift. I want to try to keep that strictly for honeymoon fun.

Im trying to stay under 30K too, its just my realistic budget. what are you doing for flowers and bouquets???

Pretty_In_Pink Posted: Dec 15, 2011 08:09 AM

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Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

Posted by jassy119

Posted by Abbam13

It also helps to find vendors that are friendly with one another if you can- they can also help give you some negotiating power. We did that and it worked out saving us a bunch of $$.

What florist did u book with??

Lovin Oven Floral Designs. Keyth is amazing and really helped us shape our vision. Our flowers are very inexpensive b/c of the deal we got from the RH. We are getting a ton for our money. I absolutely recommend them!!

Thats is great! Im checking out a rec florist frm my RH and a rec florist from Gil. Hoping to get a good deal at either of the 2 places.

Gil is awesome- he found us a graphic artist for our STDs. Good luck with your florist searching- let me know how it goes!! [/
QUOTE]

Oh really? That is awesome! Did u have them designed yet?

I will keep u posted!

Do you have the info on your graphic designer?

DB2013 Posted: Dec 15, 2011 09:32 AM

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Posted by hunterM

I am trying to save money. So far im under budget but im not too sure how long its going to last. My attendee list is growing every day.

Same here! Everytime I turn around the list keeps growing!