Weddings and other Special Events on a Budget!

[to1drland]

Originally Posted by LunaAislin I just celebrated my 1 year anniversary! :) Total: about $350 after misc expenses

congrats on 1 yr!
sure wish i could do it that inexpensive! it will be too cold in march for an outdoor wedding here! so I'm stuck renting a hall or something similar

[to1drland]

Originally Posted by Shopz2Much Not sure if you are near The Christmas Tree Store but they tend to get LOTS of wedding supplies in and are very cheap. They are sort of a nicely organized overstock/clearance store. http://www.christmastreeshops.com/ They usually have boxes of the big white bows (for pew ends, etc.) and the little bubble jars for the kids, porcelain bells, candles, vases, floating candles, etc.

that would be a very long drive for me- we're in Iowa! but thanks for the idea- I'll be checking out the xmas stuff once it hits the shelf! and of course the after xmas sales too!

they have the little bottles of bubbles at the dollar stores here- i think they are either 8 or 10 in a box ( have to get atleast for the kids!)

[BzyBee DH]

If you are a member of a church, you often can have access to the reception hall at no charge.

(And the wedding ceremony itself, no charge for the facilities)

[to1drland]

Originally Posted by BzyBee DH If you are a member of a church, you often can have access to the reception hall at no charge. (And the wedding ceremony itself, no charge for the facilities)

future DH says "no church wedding"- so that's why I'm on the hunt!!

I wish you luck it can be so expensive to get married at a hall. A friend of mine got married at her house and it wasnt bad at all! I guess it depends on what you guest list looks like.

[jessica117]

my bf 's,friend will be marrying us.hes a pastor and we get the reception hall and church free for the wedding and party I'm having mine in may so I want to do mine outside at close to night so I'll be on the look out for after christmas stuff also.Thats about all I have done except founed about what I wanted the wedding party to where.I have pics if anyone wants to see.I want everyone including my babys to have an awesome time so where going to rent a castle boncy thing for the reception

[to1drland]

Originally Posted by jessica117 I want everyone including my babys to have an awesome time so where going to rent a castle boncy thing for the reception

what a great idea!!!

[Kristen.C]

I was going to do "kiddie favors" at my reception but we ended up not having many little ones there so I didn't. I was going to get a large clearance basket and stuff it with crayons, coloring books, mini puzzles, etc so that the kids could go and take things out of it to do together. I remember hating all of the weddings I went to with my mom and dad when we were young. All of us ended up sitting at a table in the corner while everyone else danced and talked.

Don't forget Oriental Trading when doing your wedding planning they have TONS of wedding related items and lets of cool favor ideas! I made a post about our "budget wedding" on another board. I will have to go find it and move it over here!

[jessica117]

heres my dresses and stuff i havent narrowed it down{my fave is Style #: 9E8052}

http://www.davidsbridal.com/favorite...?id=AFOBKJPCAF

other brides maide and uhser ringbearers outfit


this one will be the girl usher
http://www.formalkids.com/cgi-bin/sh...Dresses&pid=15

http://www.formalkids.com/cgi-bin/sh...resses&pid=240

http://www.formalkids.com/cgi-bin/sh...Tuxedo&pid=304

[papadsgirls]

for the reception which is where u spend most of your money. We always did a pig picking. All the fixings and then used the wedding cake in a table by its self. Then guests get to really have fun when you use your home stereo for your music. Make your flowers. use artificial. Then all the wedding party has a wedding favor to show. If you have a doller tree see if they have some wedding supplies. Votive Candles in windows is a cheap decoration. If you want an outdoor wedding instead of renting candle arb. use a large wrought iron candle stand. Home interiors has them, and use magnolia leaves and blooms to decorate. Or running ivy. I've used both and both hold well for the humidity. If you have friends who make cakes this will be your best bet. A friend made mine and saved me about $300. Use white sheets to decorate with.
If you need any more ideas, give me more ideas on how you want the wedding and i'll give you all the ideas i can. If I was close to you i'd help decorate. My parents have had several wedding on there gazebo, and i've done all the decor. for them. None have had the same thing.