Nice one Liz!!
We're in the process of planning our wedding (or should I say I'm in the process because the males generally say "Whatever you think babe!"), although it isn't until october next year. So far we haven't stumbled across any bargains A friend of mine is organising hers to for March and they've gotten everything from the photog half price. It's driving me bonkers!! Although in saying this my best friend and brides main is a hairdresser and quite a good makeup artists so i guess i'm saving a couple of hundred in that department!!
That is a really cheap price for catering as well! The cheapest we've seen is about 15/25 bucks a head. But we're looking more for a sit down roast sort of meal.
I'm a bit stuck on what to do with the gift thing. I feel a bit rude putting out a wishing well and asking for money... But i don't really want people giving me towels and everything as my DF and I have been living together for 2 years and already have all that stuff!!
We still don't have a celebrant either.. no idea for a cake and i'm completely packing myself for a dress because I'll have bub 5 months before the wedding and I'll still need a couple of months to get into shape before i choose a dress! I've tried going to places to just try on a few things and at least get a style in mind so i know what i'm looking at but you'd be surprised how many wedding places are willing to help you when they know you won't be buying anything from them for at least 7-8 months. I have run into some really rude people!! Which is stupid because if they were nice and helpful i'd gladly go back there when i'm ready and actually buy something..