Thanks for sharing girls

Alleycat - DP did say a 50k budget would be better, but I think 30k is do-able. If we need another 20k the money is surely there

Friends of our's spent 70k on their wedding, and it wasnt extravagant, there was just ALOT of people(Bride and Groom are both Greek) That is a tad extreme for me tho

DP and I are aiming at 30K but after the bridal expo - which was full of useful info and brochures etc I had a browse. There is a venue not far from our house that is reasonable (95pp) and looks so fantastic! The inclusions are fantastic too!!

There is no doubt in my mind we willspend AT LEAST 30k on our wedding, it wont be anything elaborate tho. We do not expect the bridesmaids/groomsmen to pay for their own dresses/accesories etc (I feel rude asking to do so, as THEY are doing ME a favour) and there is no way DP would ask for people to pay for their own dinner (that is something that just is not done) PLEASE do not take offence to my opinions.

It won't be an elaborate wedding though, basically the 30k should cover us. (I hope)

We will be browsing at rings on the weekends, which will be fun I have allowed approx 7-8k on a ring, but DP says 10k should cover us.

We did consider his sister in law designing my engagement ring, but I would rather now have his family know how much we've spent on a ring or when we will get engaged. His sister in law would run back to his mama straight away and tell her (another awesome thing about Greeks LOL)

I am looking forward to all the planning cos it will be My BIG fat Greek Wedding