i know i've been thru the same thing but just breathe and relax sometimes you need to make compromises in order to afford things also look into DIY projects!! good luck but try to enjoy it as much as you can!
I go through this all the time...But make sure you come up with a number that is affordable and try to stay within your price range.
go through and look to see where you can cut things out... for example, we went with low cp's to save some money, and even though i wanted a night wedding we ended up going with a day wedding in order to make it affordable... i know it stinks to have to sacrifice some stuff but like someone else said all that matters is that you are marrying the love of your life!! so don't stress it.
Posted by JenBill61210
go through and look to see where you can cut things out... for example, we went with low cp's to save some money, and even though i wanted a night wedding we ended up going with a day wedding in order to make it affordable... i know it stinks to have to sacrifice some stuff but like someone else said all that matters is that you are marrying the love of your life!! so don't stress it.
I know unless you have someone paying it all for you its is so hard! And most of us have to do it on our own. Just stay positive!!
Posted by JenBill61210
go through and look to see where you can cut things out... for example, we went with low cp's to save some money, and even though i wanted a night wedding we ended up going with a day wedding in order to make it affordable... i know it stinks to have to sacrifice some stuff but like someone else said all that matters is that you are marrying the love of your life!! so don't stress it.
I give you all credit for paying for the wedding yourself. Thankfully my parents are paying for the wedding, if they weren't I don't think we could have had a reception.
Posted by lori7570
I give you all credit for paying for the wedding yourself. Thankfully my parents are paying for the wedding, if they weren't I don't think we could have had a reception.
Posted by mosh424
Posted by lori7570
I give you all credit for paying for the wedding yourself. Thankfully my parents are paying for the wedding, if they weren't I don't think we could have had a reception.
Same here, FH and I always say how we are impressed with everyone that pays for their own wedding because I know if my parents weren't paying for it we would have to get maried in a Burger King or McDonalds. There is no way we would be able to afford a wedding and then a house/condo!
Posted by Alyssa79
Posted by mosh424
Posted by lori7570
I give you all credit for paying for the wedding yourself. Thankfully my parents are paying for the wedding, if they weren't I don't think we could have had a reception.
Same here, FH and I always say how we are impressed with everyone that pays for their own wedding because I know if my parents weren't paying for it we would have to get maried in a Burger King or McDonalds. There is no way we would be able to afford a wedding and then a house/condo!
and then FH can wear the cologne from BK!!!!!!! perfecto![]()
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Posted by Alyssa79
Posted by mosh424
Posted by lori7570
I give you all credit for paying for the wedding yourself. Thankfully my parents are paying for the wedding, if they weren't I don't think we could have had a reception.
Same here, FH and I always say how we are impressed with everyone that pays for their own wedding because I know if my parents weren't paying for it we would have to get maried in a Burger King or McDonalds. There is no way we would be able to afford a wedding and then a house/condo!
and then FH can wear the cologne from BK!!!!!!! perfecto![]()
i'm hoping for a woman's perfume that smells like their onion rings!![]()
Posted by Alyssa79
Posted by mosh424
Posted by lori7570
I give you all credit for paying for the wedding yourself. Thankfully my parents are paying for the wedding, if they weren't I don't think we could have had a reception.
Same here, FH and I always say how we are impressed with everyone that pays for their own wedding because I know if my parents weren't paying for it we would have to get maried in a Burger King or McDonalds. There is no way we would be able to afford a wedding and then a house/condo!
and then FH can wear the cologne from BK!!!!!!! perfecto![]()
Don't worry we had the same problem and then you learn to budget yourself.. you have to give up things but its soo worth it in the end... Also consider eliminating little things for example: save the date magnets. instead of buying them at $2-$3 each go to vistaprint.com and order them free.... ( you get 25 free magnets at a time) We did it and they came out beautiful.... you can get many other great things from that site also.... FM me if anything
Posted by mosh424
Posted by lori7570
I give you all credit for paying for the wedding yourself. Thankfully my parents are paying for the wedding, if they weren't I don't think we could have had a reception.
Same here, FH and I always say how we are impressed with everyone that pays for their own wedding because I know if my parents weren't paying for it we would have to get maried in a Burger King or McDonalds. There is no way we would be able to afford a wedding and then a house/condo!
I feel the same exact way. I start to cry just thinking about it!
I was overwhelmed at first also. But we realized we needed to compromise on certain things. I am having it in Queens instead of Long Island on the water. I am having a buffet instead of sit down, afternoon reception instead of evening. My mom is making my CP's. We arent having a Venetian Hour or a DJ with giveaways. There are so many ways to cut back without taking away from the day. Sit down and go over the budget again. Start out by taking out the things you really dont need. it will all fall into place. I promise you!
