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Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:18 pm
by kitkat
Hi all
I was just wondering if anyone else is trying to organise a wedding on a budget?
I'm looking at the 'credit crunch' wedding package with the Holiday Inn, £999!!! has anyone else seen this? know anyone whose done it?
Kate [:)]
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:51 pm
by Julie
Wow there must be something in the air....Angel Rainbow is considering getting married withiut overspending too.
£999 is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much in my opinion.
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:24 pm
by Adam Davies
Hi
I remember reading recenly of a bride who purchased a wedding dress off ebay for 99p !!
Regards
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:26 pm
by MelanieGiles
Don't let your daughter's know you are having ideas like that Andy!!!
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:26 pm
by Adam Davies
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:27 pm
by Julie
Don't know about getting married on a budget...but the way hubby is annoying me tonight I'll be divorcing on a budget [}:)]
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:29 pm
by Adam Davies
Lol.........they know that I will be very careful.
I would rather help them out with buying/renting a house etc than spend loads on a one day bash
Regards
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:31 pm
by Skippy
I'm not showing that to Dave - I don't want him thinking we can do it too cheap!
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:35 pm
by orchid5
Wasn't there a story recently of someone having got married for just under a £1000, they too got their dress of Ebay, the grooms outfit off the internet, had a marquee and a double garage turned into a function room, nice one and more friendly i think too. Maybe we should start a thread about how to save money for that big day whilst in an IVA.
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:36 pm
by angelrainbow
I am - and it really will be very low budget - So far our costs are:
Notice of marriage - £60
Marriage Certificate - £3.50
Invites - eBay - £20
Wedding dress - eBay - £70
Two Flower girl dresses - eBay - £60
Reception - £300
Wedding Cake - £80
Hairdressing - Freebie from a friend
Rings - FREE - using Tesco rewards vouchers in Goldsmiths jewellers
Photograher - friends and family using our digital SLR
flowers
Registry office service - £94
We have other things to still cost out, but as you see this is all done very cheaply so far!
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:42 pm
by Adam Davies
Hi
Good old ebay
Regards
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:45 pm
by orchid5
Nice one angel and i'm sure there will be many other good things coming your way as they say just ask and it will be provided in some form or other.
Good luck on your pending marriage, take care and be safe.
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:08 pm
by kitkat
Hmmm, interesting subject matter obviously!! [:D]
Here's the link to how I first heard about it...
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/28 ... nd999.html
I'm thinking of a November the 5th wedding next year.....lots of free fireworks!!! [;)]
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:17 pm
by orchid5
nice one kitkat i remember millenium new years eve we stayed at home and had a party in the street and watched all the fireworks in the distant was a great display and free too lol.
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:23 pm
by Shining
Makes it more fun and meaningful to be thrifty. Lots of thought goes into it. All the best to both of you x