Registary / Courthouse Nuptials

[The[cookie]Doctor]

I was too slow

thanks Jodi and Kitten. Yup C I was thinking of you Thanks for the info too.

I'll have to come back DS is crying

[briggsy's girl]

A - we had the bigger wedding because we could afford it at the time - BUT, due to extended family issues, we spoke to our celebrant about doing a private ceremony in advance. all it was going to cost was her fee (about 300 i think) and the registration of intent to marry (which i think was 50) - all we had to do was show up with two witnesses. maybe that's something to think about. just take two friends, and go and get married! there is no need to do a big wedding at all - it's personal choice

family will whinge - no matter what you do - but the important thing to remember is that this is about YOU - no one elses opinion means anything at all! as long as you are happy (well, you and your hubby to be!).

as to what to wear - if you're not going the big wedding, find something nice that you like - it doesn't have to be "gown"ish - you could go a skirt and top or a simple dress - find something you love hun. don't let the traditional expectations take over!

ultimately, your venue and how you're dressed won't change anything - gazing into your partners eyes and declaring your love and commitment will be what you remember for always. i can't remember much of the whirlwind that was our wedding day - but i can close my eyes and picture DH's face when i said i'd be with him forever, i can remember the tears in his eyes when i declared the same to him - THAT is the stuff your memories will be made of

and if you can do all of that and still have a few bucks left from your budget - throw a bbq, invite everyone to BYO, get people to help with salads etc - and party! but if you can't afford that - simply go out with your DH, and share a special dinner with him...

[Hollybolly]

Ash,

BG's first paragraph in her post reminded me that my mum & stepdads best friends got married this time last year - they went away for the weekend (Mum, Stepdad, bride & groom) - and had organised a celebrant in the area.

They went down to the beach that morning & said their vows with my parents as witnesses.... and afterwards the 4 of them went out for lunch at a nearby winery.

The groom wore a nice shirt & jeans rolled up, the bride wore a really nice 3/4 skirt & nice top... no shoes - easy
(And Mum said it was perfect )

[kawazuki]

we went to fiji
all up cost us 3grand and we got honeymoon, wedding and weeks fooda nd drink included that included 2 kids adn teh flights and the dress and photographer.

[rhyb]

Ash I reckon go for it! Its clear you and Ant love one another and personally Im more into the small wedding as its more intimate. I always said if I got married Id go to Sunnygirl to get my dress and white was not important. Make it YOUR day, have it as laidback as YOU BOTH want it and bugger anyone else. They want a big thing, THEY can pay for it. Sorry sounds a tad aggressive but make yourself happy darl you deserve it

[Visitor7]

There are plenty of gorgeous dresses out their that are relatively cheap. Shop around, even look at op shops, you'd be surprised what you'd find there.

rhyb - I got my bridesmaids' dresses at sunnygirl, and they were gorgeous! They have some beautiful dresses there.

[Gabrielle]

A - we had the bigger wedding because we could afford it at the time - BUT, due to extended family issues, we spoke to our celebrant about doing a private ceremony in advance. all it was going to cost was her fee (about 300 i think) and the registration of intent to marry (which i think was 50) - all we had to do was show up with two witnesses. maybe that's something to think about. just take two friends, and go and get married! there is no need to do a big wedding at all - it's personal choice

family will whinge - no matter what you do - but the important thing to remember is that this is about YOU - no one elses opinion means anything at all! as long as you are happy (well, you and your hubby to be!).

as to what to wear - if you're not going the big wedding, find something nice that you like - it doesn't have to be "gown"ish - you could go a skirt and top or a simple dress - find something you love hun. don't let the traditional expectations take over!

ultimately, your venue and how you're dressed won't change anything - gazing into your partners eyes and declaring your love and commitment will be what you remember for always. i can't remember much of the whirlwind that was our wedding day - but i can close my eyes and picture DH's face when i said i'd be with him forever, i can remember the tears in his eyes when i declared the same to him - THAT is the stuff your memories will be made of

and if you can do all of that and still have a few bucks left from your budget - throw a bbq, invite everyone to BYO, get people to help with salads etc - and party! but if you can't afford that - simply go out with your DH, and share a special dinner with him...

I would like to know which kind of wine has been afforded on wedding party.I hope you guys enjoyed a lot.Thanks for sharing.