Brides Helping Brides ™ - Ok ladies I need your advice

xBudgetBridex Posted: Apr 04, 2014 04:28 PM

Ok ladies I need your advice

Ok so all the things I listed are things we would like to add to make our wedding better. However do to money not growing on a tree like I had hoped lol we can't afford it all. I.go back and forth with what to save for and splurge on! I need help and opinions please! Be honest! TIA

flynn14 Posted: Apr 04, 2014 04:34 PM

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IMO there are so many diff foods already!
So maybe somethig to add actually to the party- that's why I did percuianist.
But u could do photobooth and have it as your guest book so you get somethig from te money you put in!

haw4 Posted: Apr 04, 2014 04:37 PM

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I think the photo booth is great. And it gives everyone a take home from your wedding!

modernbride Posted: Apr 04, 2014 04:53 PM

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I would either splurge on the photobooth or exit treat! Those are two things they will remember and can take home!

coffeeisgreen Posted: Apr 04, 2014 04:55 PM

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I almost put the photo booth, which I personally really enjoy and we are having. Then I saw you have an emcee for the DJ option and chose that...which I find to be important. A good one will get the crowd pumped up!!

emmaNrob Posted: Apr 04, 2014 05:14 PM

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You have mentioned several times that you and FH are foodies so I would put the extra to that since it would be something you both enjoy.

DebOst Posted: Apr 04, 2014 05:15 PM

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Posted by modernbride

I would either splurge on the photobooth or exit treat! Those are two things they will remember and can take home!

This! I totally agree! Photobooths and exit treats are what everyone really remembers. Im thinking about having fresh zepoles (sp?) ready to go for the guests when the show is over!

jenniepny Posted: Apr 04, 2014 05:20 PM

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I would also say exit treat or photobooth. FH and I have debated having sushi for our cocktail hour, but I don't feel it's worth the extra money, not everyone eats sushi, including me! The exit treat and photobooth are something every one can enjoy.

Alimm729 Posted: Apr 04, 2014 05:29 PM

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Posted by modernbride

I would either splurge on the photobooth or exit treat! Those are two things they will remember and can take home!

This exactly. We went to a wedding a few years ago, it was a fall wedding, and they had apple cider donuts as their favor/exit treat. Best. Wedding favor. Ever. It was a cute little box with 2 donuts and it was so perf hung over the next morning! I say go for the photo booth, always fun, or an exit treat!

ndc923 Posted: Apr 04, 2014 05:30 PM

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I'm all for the exit treat! When I realized it was possible to have a snack truck with McDonald's and Pizza waiting outside for people as they left I squealed a little bit. I had never heard of it before! FH and I secretly wish we could have a Halal Chicken and Rice truck! (gross to many probably lol , it's our guilty pleasure though)

msj288 Posted: Apr 04, 2014 06:01 PM

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I'd probably splurge on the photo booth. In my opinion, even though you may enjoy seafood, some of your guests may not, so you may end up spending all that extra money on things people won't necessarily eat. With the photo booth, I'm sure everyone will enjoy that. Every wedding I've ever been to with a photo booth, there was usually a long line for it. So its quite popular. You can even personalize your booth and add a monogram, or wedding logo to be printed at the end of each pic your guests take.

I totally missed the exit treat option...I'd go with that! I've been to a wedding in california and they had an IN & Out burger truck come by...def very memorable! But if I were you, I'd go with photo booth or exit treat :)

xBudgetBridex Posted: Apr 04, 2014 06:08 PM

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Posted by msj288

I'd probably splurge on the photo booth. In my opinion, even though you may enjoy seafood, some of your guests may not, so you may end up spending all that extra money on things people won't necessarily eat. With the photo booth, I'm sure everyone will enjoy that. Every wedding I've ever been to with a photo booth, there was usually a long line for it. So its quite popular. You can even personalize your booth and add a monogram, or wedding logo to be printed at the end of each pic your guests take.

I totally missed the exit treat option...I'd go with that! I've been to a wedding in california and they had an IN & Out burger truck come by...def very memorable! But if I were you, I'd go with photo booth or exit treat :)

LINE you just said the word that makes a photo booth 'scary' to me. I don't want a line for the photo booth and no one on the dance floor....

Alimm729 Posted: Apr 04, 2014 06:13 PM

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Posted by xBudgetBridex

Posted by msj288

I'd probably splurge on the photo booth. In my opinion, even though you may enjoy seafood, some of your guests may not, so you may end up spending all that extra money on things people won't necessarily eat. With the photo booth, I'm sure everyone will enjoy that. Every wedding I've ever been to with a photo booth, there was usually a long line for it. So its quite popular. You can even personalize your booth and add a monogram, or wedding logo to be printed at the end of each pic your guests take.

I totally missed the exit treat option...I'd go with that! I've been to a wedding in california and they had an IN & Out burger truck come by...def very memorable! But if I were you, I'd go with photo booth or exit treat :)
LINE you just said the word that makes a photo booth 'scary' to me. I don't want a line for the photo booth and no one on the dance floor....

This was one of the reasons we decided to skip it.

xBudgetBridex Posted: Apr 04, 2014 06:16 PM

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Posted by Alimm729

Posted by xBudgetBridex

Posted by msj288

I'd probably splurge on the photo booth. In my opinion, even though you may enjoy seafood, some of your guests may not, so you may end up spending all that extra money on things people won't necessarily eat. With the photo booth, I'm sure everyone will enjoy that. Every wedding I've ever been to with a photo booth, there was usually a long line for it. So its quite popular. You can even personalize your booth and add a monogram, or wedding logo to be printed at the end of each pic your guests take.

I totally missed the exit treat option...I'd go with that! I've been to a wedding in california and they had an IN & Out burger truck come by...def very memorable! But if I were you, I'd go with photo booth or exit treat :)
LINE you just said the word that makes a photo booth 'scary' to me. I don't want a line for the photo booth and no one on the dance floor....

This was one of the reasons we decided to skip it.

So what did u decide to do instead?

cj52514 Posted: Apr 04, 2014 06:22 PM

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Posted by coffeeisgreen

I almost put the photo booth, which I personally really enjoy and we are having. Then I saw you have an emcee for the DJ option and chose that...which I find to be important. A good one will get the crowd pumped up!!

I agree! People always remember a good party!

msj288 Posted: Apr 04, 2014 06:28 PM

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Posted by xBudgetBridex

Posted by msj288

I'd probably splurge on the photo booth. In my opinion, even though you may enjoy seafood, some of your guests may not, so you may end up spending all that extra money on things people won't necessarily eat. With the photo booth, I'm sure everyone will enjoy that. Every wedding I've ever been to with a photo booth, there was usually a long line for it. So its quite popular. You can even personalize your booth and add a monogram, or wedding logo to be printed at the end of each pic your guests take.

I totally missed the exit treat option...I'd go with that! I've been to a wedding in california and they had an IN & Out burger truck come by...def very memorable! But if I were you, I'd go with photo booth or exit treat :)
LINE you just said the word that makes a photo booth 'scary' to me. I don't want a line for the photo booth and no one on the dance floor....

Well if it makes you feel better, those weddings usually had over 200 guests, which could explain why the line looked so long. But even the exit treats had a bit of a line. I don't think they're much of an issue since they were brought out towards the end though, so maybe the exit treat is the way to go then if thats what you're leaning towards. You can do a food truck, or pretzel cart? We've hired vendors to come make 'fall' themed s'mores for our guests, and bought take out boxed in case they wanted to take them home.

Alimm729 Posted: Apr 04, 2014 06:44 PM

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Posted by xBudgetBridex

Posted by Alimm729

Posted by xBudgetBridex

Posted by msj288

I'd probably splurge on the photo booth. In my opinion, even though you may enjoy seafood, some of your guests may not, so you may end up spending all that extra money on things people won't necessarily eat. With the photo booth, I'm sure everyone will enjoy that. Every wedding I've ever been to with a photo booth, there was usually a long line for it. So its quite popular. You can even personalize your booth and add a monogram, or wedding logo to be printed at the end of each pic your guests take.

I totally missed the exit treat option...I'd go with that! I've been to a wedding in california and they had an IN & Out burger truck come by...def very memorable! But if I were you, I'd go with photo booth or exit treat :)
LINE you just said the word that makes a photo booth 'scary' to me. I don't want a line for the photo booth and no one on the dance floor....

This was one of the reasons we decided to skip it.

So what did u decide to do instead?

I haven't decided yet. Lol. Maybe nothing. I'm doing edible favors though, so that's kind of like a take home treat.

Karin Posted: Apr 04, 2014 06:51 PM

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If you don't have a MC for the DJ, who will announce when various things are happening like your entrance, special dances, etc.

rcotter90 Posted: Apr 04, 2014 06:52 PM

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Posted by Alimm729

Posted by xBudgetBridex

Posted by msj288

I'd probably splurge on the photo booth. In my opinion, even though you may enjoy seafood, some of your guests may not, so you may end up spending all that extra money on things people won't necessarily eat. With the photo booth, I'm sure everyone will enjoy that. Every wedding I've ever been to with a photo booth, there was usually a long line for it. So its quite popular. You can even personalize your booth and add a monogram, or wedding logo to be printed at the end of each pic your guests take.

I totally missed the exit treat option...I'd go with that! I've been to a wedding in california and they had an IN & Out burger truck come by...def very memorable! But if I were you, I'd go with photo booth or exit treat :)
LINE you just said the word that makes a photo booth 'scary' to me. I don't want a line for the photo booth and no one on the dance floor....

This was one of the reasons we decided to skip it.

This. We aren't a fan of the lines that form and there's really not a lot of room at our venue anyway. I would do the MC.. They really get the party started and that's their only job for the night to keep it going.