I planned on spending 20G Now I am at 30G. Hopefully I won't go over that!
btrflygrl
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Holy COW!! Looks like my wedding will be around $15,000.
julz33
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Going to stay under 25K... but that is for over 200 guests!!!!
groovypeg
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hmm i am more like 40k for about 230 guests and i am afraid that wont be enough! we are fortunate to have both of our parents pay for half, so in reality we only have to save 20k!
Ericia
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About 25K - 30K at that is for 100 guests. I would like to know everyone's secret is who spending less, and are having more guests than I am.
AJsMommy122
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set my budget at 25,000 for 150. So far so good.. definitly wont go more then a thousand over that!
nsgraham
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I'm at $16,000 for 120, but doing *GLATT KOSHER*, so beat that.
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Posted by Ericia
About 25K - 30K at that is for 100 guests. I would like to know everyone's secret is who spending less, and are having more guests than I am.
I agree????????
How are you doing it?
Mine is budgetted for $28,000 (but I hope I overestimated) and includes everything!!!! What did I do wrong???
Here is what's in my budget (mind you a lot I am making to cut cotsts, only 8 in entire bridal party, & only 80 guests) Church Church Organizer Precana Music Alter Server Marriage Certificate Rings
Rehearsal Dinner
Reception hall Maitr'D Tip Bridal Attendant tip Bartender tip Coat check tip Vallet Parking tip
DJ DJ Tip Photographer Photo Tip Video Video Tip Limo Limo Tip Flowers Personal Flowers C-Pieces Flower Tip Hair & Make-up/Trial H & M Tip Nails Nails Tip
Invitations Stamps Thank you Stamps Rehersal invites
Tuxedo Dress & Slip Alteration Shoes Veil Tiara Gloves my Shawl Bra Thigh Highs Garter belt Throw Garter Bag Dress Cleaning jewlery/necklace
Cake & knife server Toasting Glasses Ring Pillow Flower girl basket Unity candle holder Unity Candle church throws Basket for church throws & programs program guestbook Card Holder
Favors Candle Seat Cards/Seat Chart Frame
BM shawls MOH/BP Gifts Best Man Gift Groomsmen Gifts Flowergirl Gift Ringbearer Gift Readers Gift Parents Gift
Hotel Honeymoon
soon2bmrs2004
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My orginal budget was $25K now it looks more like $27k
AJsMommy122
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well my budget dosent inclue the rings - already have them and the honeymoon. But EVERYTHING else is in there ( I hope! )
AJsMommy122
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ps. also not including the marriage license .. and all the tips. I know that adds up but my FFIL is gunna take care of that for us
nsgraham
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I don't think anyone did anything wrong. I'm going with a lot of unknown people I searched very hard to find:
Reception: $9,800 or so DJ: $350 Jazz Trio: $300 Photo: $1150 Video: $700-800 Flowers: $870 Makeup: $40-$60 Jewelry: $50-$70 Hair: Nothing (little sister is a hairdresser) Nails: Little sis Corset: $35 (fredricks of hollywood sale) Shoes: $50 Tiara: $65 Dress: Mom's making it, about $100 for material Veil: $7 (mom's making it) Honeymoon: $1700, plus $1500 spending money BMs gifts: about $40 each (i have 6, got monogramed spa wraps and totes, and their jewelery) GMs gifts: about $25 each (6, got eddie bauer duffel bags and monogrammed keychain) Limo - no, just renting luxury car, $155 FG, RG gifts: $40 Parents Gifts: $100 Invitations: $180 (made myself) Favors: $70 Cake card box: $30 Cake boxes for people to take cake home in: $60 Table cameras: $50 Officiant: Friend of family
I think that's everything. I haven't added it all up, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't go over $16,000 (except for HM)
kdelace
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whats a budget seriously I really tried to set up a budget but it is so hard. between the major things and the little things, it all adds up!!! We were planning on spending $30,000 on eveything but we are looking more of $40,000.. and I am not having an extravagent wedding at all... How did I do this
Xelindrya
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We hoped for 18k Budgeted for 20k
We are just barely over 19k now So we are on budget.
mrswask
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Nadine - I am so impressed!! You have put a lot of research and effort into your wedding - and you budget - and it shows! Congrats!
julz33
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Posted by Ericia
About 25K - 30K at that is for 100 guests. I would like to know everyone's secret is who spending less, and are having more guests than I am.
My budget doesn't include the rings, and only includes airfare for honeymoon (we are getting a timeshare for free in Hawaii but will need a lot of spending money for food and excursions).
Here is how I am saving money: I got a great price from the HTH. My first choice was Atlantica, but there is a huge price difference. If we were to have it somewhere in that price range we would have to cut our guest list in half. I am doing my own centerpieces. I now estimate it will cost $15 per table. Compare that to $100 a table flower arrangements. For 20 tables it add up! A friend of mine is doing my make-up. She does make-up at ULTA so she knows what she is doing, and it will be free. I got my shoes from JC Penney, not some expensive wedding shop. I got a lot of stuff from ebay! I am trying to make and do as much as I can myself (for example save the dates and programs) We are doing a donation favor! These are all ways we are saving money. A little here and there really adds up. I feel like I am still spending a lot of money, but for the amount of guests I'm having I think I'm doing good!
