Just a quick reply - going out, but I'll give a longer one when we get back.
Dress, fees, license etc - less than $1000
We didn't have any money for a reception, so we said everyone could come as long as they paid for their own meals. I don't think my day was any less special - we know that only those who ACTUALLY wanted to be there came.
Be back probably tomorrow morning, feel free to PM me
A friend of mine got married at the registrar, then celebrated with friends and family that night at a nice restaurant for dinner.
She bought a semi casual white dress and had 2 bridesmaids. They did their own hair and make up, and their flowers were very simple.
They asked their guests for no presents, but for them to buy their own dinner.
They had a fantastic day. The most expensive thing for the day was the photographer, which didn't cost the earth either.
If you didn't want a restaurant setting, then you could have a celebration at the beach or in a backyard with caterers. Or you could find somewhere to have a ****tail reception.
It doesn't need to be expensive. You can either pay for meals, and guests buy their own drinks. Or guests buy their meals and you provide drinks.
Weddings can certainly be done on a budget. I wish I lived closer to you cause I love orgnanising weddings!
I am getting married on Feb 28th and we wanted something small. First it was to be a suprise in a garden. Then our option was a lovely garden in Mornington for the ceremony (costs approx. $350 incl. photos for ceremony) and we were not going to have a reception. I wanted a dress for me and DD, suit for DF, simple flowers and a celebrant. (no bridesmaids etc. just us and DD) I was to invite 11 people. Parents, Grandparents, Siblings and Neices/Nephews.
My cousin then sent out engagement party invites for the date of our wedding (she didn't know as it was still a suprise) and it was the only day they had free for the garden until March.
Now... we are having a bush wedding in my Aunties LARGE yard, ceremony as above and a reception of a spit roast and desserts. I plan to have only 2 tables (for the elderly and pregnant etc) and some picnic rugs, I want it to be a casual affair and for everyone to interact which I do not believe will happen if they are 'allocated a chair'. We plan to spend under $2000- and we now have 50ish people coming as we included Aunties/Uncles/Cousins.
Sorry for the long post just thought I would throw out some ideas.
Good Luck with your plans! It is hard to remember it is about 'you' not your rellies etc.
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