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My husband and I are getting married April 23, 2011 in the most beautiful location of San Diego, CA. But to save money and to cut costs (since we live in Southern California) we opted to save $10,000 (literally) by having a 3 1/2 wedding/reception in the morning/afternoon. Our wedding will take place at 9:30am, then lunch will be served shortly there after until 1.

We’re saving so much because 1) it’s not a 6 hr event 2) there isn’t an open bar 3) no dj and most of all taxes, service charges, and we’re able to keep our wedding small at 50 people instead of having the minimum of 100 people at $130/per (before taxes) This way we’re paying $103/person with taxes.

Anyways! The few friends that I’m inviting are already complaining! "Why isn’t there any music and a dance floor?" "Why don’t you have an open bar?" "Oh you’re just wasting your money." "It’s tacky to make your own centerpieces" (which by the way are gorgeous!– White Orchids submerged in 16" in. vases with black pebbles at the bottom) and so much more trash that I’m just tired of listening to it!

What do I say to them? My fiance and I are on a budget. Our ENTIRE wedding with the reception, venue, dress, cake, photographer, etc.. is about $7500… and honestly, that’s all we can afford. Let’s face it, weddings are more about a show for the family and friends, than the bride and groom. The bride and groom just want pictures.

I want to avoid the added stress of trying to please everyone. Any suggestions? Thank you.
To MessyKatt- Most of my friends are "well off" and have parents who are willing to chip in.. so they expect more out of everyone else as well. I understand what you’re saying… there are 3 people in my life who are causing this stress. & everyone is right, time to cut it out of my life. Thank you to everyone!

You know what? CONGRATS!!! It sounds like it is going to be gorgeous!!!

I am also having a crafty, lower cost wedding (although yours sounds elegant with Orchids and mine is sort of crazy). Here is what you should say:

"Future Husband and I are being financially responsible so we can accomplish our goals in our marriage."

Here is what I say when explaining my $6000 budget: "I don’t want to deplete our savings or go into debt for one day when money saved could go into our future family. We are planning on starting a family after we are married and I can go without some flowers on my wedding if it means our baby will be better provided for." (baby isn’t planned for some years, but people don’t know that.)

And to anyone giving you hassle that isn’t married yet:
"Oh, you’ll understand when you start planning your own wedding." (It is a little catty, but I think well deserved in this case.

AND REMEMBER: it is YOU and YOUR HUSBAND’S DAY! It is what makes you two happy. I have been to weddings where I thought it was God awful boring, but it made the married couple happy so I didn’t regret being there one bit.

Also, making your own centerpieces aren’t tacky at all. Perhaps you need to stop sharing details with these friends that are stressing you out. Your supportive friends should be the ones you are turning to.

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We are planning a reception for about 90 people in September, and would like something with more character than a boring hall, but we are on a tight budget. Any ideas??

try these locations:

Gate Street Barn at http://www.wedding-venues.co.uk/gatestreetbarn

The Chase Lodge Hotel at http://www.chaselodgehotel.com/functions.html

Bury Court Barn at http://burycourtbarn.co.uk/

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Please I need help! My fiancee and I are planning a wedding on a budget and I’m doing this mostly on my own. What usually happens at the wedding reception? I had sort of thought about not dancing, not doing a first dance at all, but I think I want to. I know I will not do the guarder toss but I would like to throw the bouquet and dance with my new husband and my sister who is the maid of honor would like to write a toast. So how does this go? In which order? Thanks so much!!!!!

1- cocktail hour
2- receiving line (optional)
3. 1st dance, parents dance etc.
4. dinner
5. toast and speeches
6. cutting of the cake
7, dancing
8. bouquet toss and GARTER tos9
9. last dance

Good luck

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Have you heard of wedding favors? Wedding reception favors are considered as a token gesture from the couple as the thank you to wedding reception guests as for helping them celebrate their big day. The bride will pick out from a variety of wedding favors that her ladies will cherish for many years. In fact, shopping on account of the bridal party should be a lot of fun by capturing their personalities. From compact mirrors and antique jewelry boxes to pink leather hip flasks, or a silver plated tea set in consideration of the flower girl, there for sure is something on account of everyone. The object here is to personalize the favor with every recipient in mind. The history of wedding favors dates back several centuries ago in European countries. Wedding favors are typically small but thoughtful wedding shower favors that serve as a memento of your attractive day.

So what in the world is a bridal shower favor? Something cheap, something practical, something memorable, but something “creative”. No matter how modest or inexpensive the favor, it will communicate a kind and make all your guests feel appreciated and valued. In consideration of the newly weds wedding favors are another great way of adding a personal feel to any wedding party.

Custom printed wedding favors are also very popular lately. The way it looks them to include the photo, your wedding date and a special message signed by the couple. Once you are becoming with the the way it came out, duplicate it, laminate it and dress it up with a tassle or an organza bow. You could use the same idea to create your own make wedding favors.

Paper favors which will be simply beautified to work with any theme. For female guests, couples can settle on from favors like custom cosmetic bags, personalized lip balm, tote bags, crystal charm bracelets, and even toiletry bags.

Custom printed chocolates are gifts your wedding reception guests will like. Amercian chocolate manufacturers appreciate three and a half million pounds of whole milk to create chocolate. According to recent surveys, chocolate is America’s desired flavor with over 50% of adults favoring chocolate to different flavors.

Custom printed flower seed wedding favors are the cheerful reminder of your wedding day when planted. The guests at your big day are primarily your family and your friends, and your wedding reception guests will invariably like the petite memorabilia of the event.

Here is the most exciting wedding favor starfish bottle opener. These little favors make the more unique favor that your wedding guests will treasure. Small, durable and perfectly “packable”! You will locate them at favors online bridal shops.

Whether you purchase your wedding favors or make your own, you don’t have to spend a a lot of money. Your wedding party guests are an expression of your thanks to your wedding guests in consideration of celebrating common your special day with you and your fiancee. Your guests will value the sentiment of your memento, not how much you have spent on it. It wasn’t long ago which the ability to order scented pear soaps or silver-plated salt and pepper shakers came as a huge relief to brides and guests alike — what a refreshing change from five Jordan almonds wrapped up in tulle! But these days, a multitude of choices only isn’t enough. It is more influential to give appropriate wedding reception favors, while keeping in with your budget.

Although handing out wedding favors is the suitable gesture, it is not a requirement!

If you find yourself needing to save to stay within your bridal budget, this is definitely a practice that could easily be overlooked without feeling guilty. Some may not notice notice the lack of wedding favors!

Special wedding favors will not go unnoticed. Your special day favors will undoubtedly attention from your guests and the right sort can create a lasting awareness. You are able to also set up a favor table at your reception.

George Meszaros
http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/favors-and-weddings-85679.html

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I have been asked to be a hostess at my friends wedding and did not know what it was. I said yes but i just looked it up and it sounds like i am working for free and not there to enjoy the wedding. I might as well charge her to be a wedding planner, isn’t that what they are for anyway. A hostess is just there because you can’t afford a wedding planner? Please enlighten me.

My aunt was the hostess at my wedding. She offered to do it. She (and her daughter) set up the centerpieces at the reception venue on the morning of the wedding and then at the reception, she told tables when to go through the buffet. That’s it. She didn’t spend on evening doting on me or working.

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