My surprise wedding idea? Advice pls

[Kazbah]

I think this is a great idea

Friends of mine did this, we thought it was an engagement party, but it wasn't! So much more relaxed, and people who *wanted* to be there not felt they *had* to be there, IYKWIM?

Costs can be as much or as little as you want! Celebrant - ours was $800, but it can vary. That's about it!!!! Rings - $100 - $10,000 !!! Dress - $10 - $!!!!
Location - park - may be some costs. You could even do something like have the "birthday party" at the zoo with a special area reserved, that can cost $150 at Melbourne zoo. Food - well it's a birthday party, bring a plate? And cake - $100+ dependent on size / style.

Sounds great, I bet it will be a wonderful day!!!

[CinderToriella]

OMG thanks everyone , i have goosebumps now lol, i am so excited and i really really want to be able to do this .
Ring i am using my Nan's wedding band , just need to get it re dipped in the white gold .
Hmm where to have it...

Wow are Celebrants really that $$$?

[~*Niadalla*~]

My celebrant was $350.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

My aunty did this on her birthday, i was her bridesmaid and i didn't even know it
She told everyone it was a dress-up party (based around the yr she was born), we helped set up and then she was like come on we are going... WHAT WHERE.. off to get hair and make-up done.. your my bridesmaid

It was gorgeous, the people that REALLY wanted to be a part of her life and celebrate things with her were there, a special few who said they couldn't make it but really needed to know were told and they cancelled previous commitments but otherwise it was a total surprise.. good luck with ti all

[Purple Penguin]

I think it's a great idea!

Our celebrant only cost $500, but I guess it depends where you live. Is there a park or something close to you? Maybe you can have it there?

[CinderToriella]

Ok great thanks guys ,yeah that's what iv been trying to think of, as it would be a 1st birthday as well so has to be suitable for both,hhmm, food i am not fusses, would be happy with a BBQ

[CinderToriella]

Yeah i guess we would have to tell some ppl as they may not be able to come but if they knew it was for a wedding/birthday they would want to be there..

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Yeah i guess we would have to tell some ppl as they may not be able to come but if they knew it was for a wedding/birthday they would want to be there..

I think it's good NOT to tell them unless they say we can't make it, then you weigh up whether or not you should tell them.
It's a great idea and sometimes might just proove who's willing to fob you off

[Maruschke]

That is an awesome idea!

2 years ago we were invited to a wedding, the best wedding we have ever been to. They told us two weeks in advance. Got married in a registry office in Brisbane, walked down to thelocal gardens for everyone to take photos (which were later emailed back to the couple, they used them as their wedding photos) and after that we all headed to their favourite restaurant for dinner. Dinner cost them 400 bucks, one set of parents bought a cake for later. That was it. SO MUCH FUN!!!!

Never had more fun than at that wedding. Only a few of their closest friends and parents, 14 of us in total. No fuss. Just love and joy.

[MummaSue]

What a beautiful idea babe!! xxxx