Archive for April, 2009
Ok, my boyfriend thinks a wedding cost at least 30k, which is complete bull crap because my cousin had a beautiful wedding for under 10k. I need a simple checklist of everything that will cost money for a wedding so I can put together my own little wedding cost thingy to prove to him that it doesn't have to be that expensive. All i need is a list (eg: cake, chairs, plates) like that so I can figure out low prices for everything. Thanks a bunch.
P.S. I don't like theknot.com
www.costofwedding.com
Before I got my wedding planner I already had a lot of the big stuff booked, i.e., photographer, reception area, church, DJ, etc. I got her after to assist with the little things that I might overlook, and to arange for some changes that I thought the reception area might not go for. Come to finde out, the reception area is willing to work with me on making some changes. The reception/country club does provide a coordinator. Should I keep my planner or take it from here on my own?
You don't need the wedding planner. I didn't use one. My wedding turned out great! I did have a coordinator provided by the hotel where we had our wedding. She did a great job getting last min. things done. I would let your wedding planner go. You seem like you did most of the stuff yourself.
Im looking into a destination wedding next year. I know that the brides family is traditionaly supposed to pay for the wedding, however, being that its destination and both of our parents, his brothers and sisters, and my grandparents and cousins are coming how do I pay for the travel? Do I (my family) pay for his parents and his brothers since they are going to be the groomsmen along with my cousins that are going to be my bridesmaids? Or would my family just pay for his parents?
Is there any good websites or information articles that can help me figure out who does what?
Also, does the brides family pay for the bridesmaids dresses or do they pay for their own dresses? I have a book that says that they pay for their own dresses, but i just dont know if its right or not.
Bridesmaids usually pay for their own dresses. If they are paying for the dresses, you may want to pay for their travel expenses.
Have you tried the Knot? They have a message board for destination weddings.
http://theknot.com/
Usually at destination weddings, each family pays for their own travel. I don't think it is fair for your family to pay for everyone. His family should handle their own travel expenses.
The exception would be if your family were wealthy . . . and his family so poor they would be unable to attend. In that case, it would be nice for your family to help.
I want to have an easy way to manage guest lists, budgeting, and host Wedding information pages.
Should I use theknot.com or weddingchannel.com ? What other websites are out there to help plan a weddding?
Cant go wrong with theknot.com there are checklists and answers to all the questions you could imagine (for a wedding), such as etiquette, seating and stuff like that. You can post your registries, make a guest list, track your RSVPs and more.
The best thing to do is get at least three quotes for everything: officiant, flowers, dj, cake, caterer, photographer. Then compare what you get for the money. It sounds like a lot of work but you'll at least figure out the range for each type of service so you know you're not getting ripped off. Don't do the cameras on each table thing (it's tacky and the pictures never come out nice). Don't start your married life in debt if you can avoid it. Decide what you want and work out the pricing with your various vendors and use quotes from other vendors as bargaining chips. Trust me, if you don't ask, they won't discount. Just tell them you're paying for it yourself (even if you're not) and that you're not rich. I got a $300 discount just by saying that someone else bid $250 less (which was a lie — they other guy was only lower by $100 — heh!). Seriously, I know it sounds shady but it's just business and everyone that does weddings will rip you off if you're not careful. Good luck and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
I need one that will give me lots of good tips!
What has been most helpful to you?
Thanks! =)
The knot has been most helpful, and its free. There are so many pictures to get ideas from, they have some DIY sections, they have etiquette sections, a checklist for planning, a budgeter, and so much more. I would be clueless and lost without it.
we started out with a limit of 60 guests now the guest list is up to 80 people! we cant cut anyone we have limited it to no kids or cousins we dont see. Its all grandparents, aunts, uncles, bros, sisters and good mates we see atleast 4 times a week. We didnt invite mates we see every now and then. Should we expect everyone to come? we dont really want a big wedding but its turning out that way
Well typical weddings have about a 10% no show rate. So expect about 8 people not to come (approx, could be more could be less). Otherwise, looks like you’re having 80 people. Don’t worry 80 is still pretty small.
I need a checklist of EVERYTHING that I need to bring home with me, even right down to the programs and the wedding favors and my drivers license!!! The wedding is saturday, I’m getting a bit nervous.
If you didn’t feel nervous there would be something wrong !
Hope you have someone to keep you sane and to help you… good luck I am so envious I have to wait until June and am counting the days.
I recently got engaged, and am not sure where to start planning my wedding. Do you know what book or guide that can help me? I want something practical. My goal for the wedding is simple elegance…
I am using the Knot Wedding Planner. The ideas are good and it has great checklists. I like it a lot, but you may have to supplement it with a three ring binder with pockets as it doesn't have pockets. Congratulations on your engagement!
My fiance and I just booked a Vally of Fire destination wedding with Chaples of Las Vegas. Has anyone gotten married here? If so what did you think? How was the heat? we are getting married in July. Any other information would be helpful or just let me know about your experience. Thanks!
As a Vegas resident, I would have to say NO WAY on a Valley of Fire wedding in July. You will roast to death. It is typically over 100 every day during the summer. You could do an evening wedding, but it is very dark there and probably won't be all that great for pictures after the sun goes down. It will still be in the 90s during the evening hours.
We got married at a local country club and it was beautiful. We did this in May, and it was still quite warm at 6:00 in the evening. If you are doing a summer wedding, I would suggest an indoor venue. The Venetian offers an amazing gondola package for around $800. Any of the casinos have lovely chapels that aren't too horribly overpriced, as well as all the little chapels on the strip. One of my favorites is the Little Chapel of the West. It is located right down for the famous sign-great picture opportunities.
Feel free to contact me for further ideas, I can tell you areas to stay away from and avoid!
