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Thank you for your comments yesterday :)
You had some fantastic ideas.
I thought I might break down everything and explain a bit more?:
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Ceremony Site - $303 (inc wet weather option) - $181 for the amphitheatre, $122 for the wet weather back up - We COULD always not book the wet weather back up but we do not want to risk it! Thankfully we do not need to get permits etc.
Celebrant - $580 - The running rate for celebrants in Melb seems to be $500....
Reception Food (Pizza) - $500 - We are having 100 people at the reception (approx). Feeding them for $5 per head is obviously a bargain.
Drinks - $750 - I think we can make this $500. We had nearly 2 slabs (from 5), 6 bottles of champagne (from 12), 5 bottles of white (from 9) and 5 bottles of red (from 7) left over from the engagement party. Just need to do a bit of research and grab things when they are on special.
My Dress - $300 - This is from an online site Becky gave me. There is no way we can get a dress cheaper than this (unless I bid on something local on Ebay)
My Shoes, Accessories - $75.00 - Thongs $20, so $55 for accessories - I am going to wear simple pearls, just a stranded necklace, stud earrings, perhaps a bracelet. I will stalk Diva for these on special. Re: Thongs - Can I get the $3 target ones when they are on sale? If so, we could make this $50
Bridesmaid Shoes - $200 - A lot of people have said we shouldn't pay for the shoes, or either to pay for the shoes and not give them presents. I have decided to pay for their shoes/accessories, and to bake cookies and give it to them in a giftbag. Once again - Can I get the $3 cheap thongs from Target (They look the same, but aren't really as comfy as Haviannahs) So this COULD go down to $24.00
Bridesmaid Accessories - $100 - See above - This is a very ROUGH estimate for how much. I am slowly gathering jewellery when I see it go on sale (Diva etc) and I am also going to DIY head pieces/flowers/belts.
Hair for ALL of us - $200 (Sos friends sister) - This is mega cheap already.......
Make Up - $0.00 (BF#1's sister is doing) - Free
BF#1 Suit - $200 - This is a rough guess.
BF#1 Shoes - $20.00 - Thongs again. Or perhaps his black ninja shoes he already owns? He has a problem with getting grumpy when his feet are uncomfy - maybe ninja is the best option! This could go down to $0
Groomsmen Shoes - $120 - Once again - Can I get the $3 cheap thongs from Target - This could go down to $18
Groomsmen Ties -$120 - This is another guesstimate. I am wanting simple black thin ties - Can anyone suggest where to get them?
Puffing Billy - $20 trip x 20ppl = $400 - We aren't hiring limos, etc, and we feel this will make the day so special for us to have that 1hr alone with our bridal party and parents. $400 is a lot but it's something we don't want to sacrifice. It's one of our "luxuries" I guess.
Marquees - $600 - 3 x 3mx9m Marquees with Walls from ebay - $200 each. They are $500 each to HIRE. We are having the reception in the backyard so this will provide a wet weather option, as well as privacy. I will email ebay sellers asking for discounts perhaps?
Stationery/Invitations - $200 - Yes this is high, but this also includes the stamps. We will be making all the stationery. I really think we can do it for under $100. Change the budget to $100. Thanks
Photographer - $500 - Cheap.
Cars other than Puffing Billy (Thankfully working at prestige car companies - we will get these for free).
Flowers - Sos and Tin's (2 BMs) Mum owns a florist - I am budgeting $500.00 - I honestly have NO idea how much flowers cost. I will go in to see her on saturday. She is basically my second Mum and I hightly doubt it will cost $500. I have also offered to go in on the saturday and help MAKE the flower arrangements! Lets take that down to $300?
Decorations for the Reception AND Ceremony (inc favours) - $500.00 - For favours, BF#1 and I are going to be giving everyone a plant - We will grow these :) Ikea have white planters for 99c each x 100 = $100., $100 for fairy lights (will get a lot while on sale after Christmas) and perhaps $100 for other decorations (we are getting everyone to save their jars etc) = $300
Other hire equipment - $500.00 - Chairs, Portaloo, ROUGH guess. Will do more research
Dessert Buffet - $300.00 - Ok I know we can change this to $100 already. Tin has volunteered to make cupcakes. I will make a whole heap of slices etc, we will spend $100 on getting 2 x cafe cakes. Ooo
Plates, glasses etc - $300.00 - I am researching this also - I do NOT want to serve the pizza on paper plates - I am sorry.
Ceremony Site - $303 (inc wet weather option) - $181 for the amphitheatre, $122 for the wet weather back up - We COULD always not book the wet weather back up but we do not want to risk it! Thankfully we do not need to get permits etc.
Celebrant - $580 - The running rate for celebrants in Melb seems to be $500....
Reception Food (Pizza) - $500 - We are having 100 people at the reception (approx). Feeding them for $5 per head is obviously a bargain.
Drinks - $750 - I think we can make this $500. We had nearly 2 slabs (from 5), 6 bottles of champagne (from 12), 5 bottles of white (from 9) and 5 bottles of red (from 7) left over from the engagement party. Just need to do a bit of research and grab things when they are on special.
My Dress - $300 - This is from an online site Becky gave me. There is no way we can get a dress cheaper than this (unless I bid on something local on Ebay)
My Shoes, Accessories - $75.00 - Thongs $20, so $55 for accessories - I am going to wear simple pearls, just a stranded necklace, stud earrings, perhaps a bracelet. I will stalk Diva for these on special. Re: Thongs - Can I get the $3 target ones when they are on sale? If so, we could make this $50
Bridesmaid Shoes - $200 - A lot of people have said we shouldn't pay for the shoes, or either to pay for the shoes and not give them presents. I have decided to pay for their shoes/accessories, and to bake cookies and give it to them in a giftbag. Once again - Can I get the $3 cheap thongs from Target (They look the same, but aren't really as comfy as Haviannahs) So this COULD go down to $24.00
Bridesmaid Accessories - $100 - See above - This is a very ROUGH estimate for how much. I am slowly gathering jewellery when I see it go on sale (Diva etc) and I am also going to DIY head pieces/flowers/belts.
Hair for ALL of us - $200 (Sos friends sister) - This is mega cheap already.......
Make Up - $0.00 (BF#1's sister is doing) - Free
BF#1 Suit - $200 - This is a rough guess.
BF#1 Shoes - $20.00 - Thongs again. Or perhaps his black ninja shoes he already owns? He has a problem with getting grumpy when his feet are uncomfy - maybe ninja is the best option! This could go down to $0
Groomsmen Shoes - $120 - Once again - Can I get the $3 cheap thongs from Target - This could go down to $18
Groomsmen Ties -$120 - This is another guesstimate. I am wanting simple black thin ties - Can anyone suggest where to get them?
Puffing Billy - $20 trip x 20ppl = $400 - We aren't hiring limos, etc, and we feel this will make the day so special for us to have that 1hr alone with our bridal party and parents. $400 is a lot but it's something we don't want to sacrifice. It's one of our "luxuries" I guess.
Marquees - $600 - 3 x 3mx9m Marquees with Walls from ebay - $200 each. They are $500 each to HIRE. We are having the reception in the backyard so this will provide a wet weather option, as well as privacy. I will email ebay sellers asking for discounts perhaps?
Stationery/Invitations - $200 - Yes this is high, but this also includes the stamps. We will be making all the stationery. I really think we can do it for under $100. Change the budget to $100. Thanks
Photographer - $500 - Cheap.
Cars other than Puffing Billy (Thankfully working at prestige car companies - we will get these for free).
Flowers - Sos and Tin's (2 BMs) Mum owns a florist - I am budgeting $500.00 - I honestly have NO idea how much flowers cost. I will go in to see her on saturday. She is basically my second Mum and I hightly doubt it will cost $500. I have also offered to go in on the saturday and help MAKE the flower arrangements! Lets take that down to $300?
Decorations for the Reception AND Ceremony (inc favours) - $500.00 - For favours, BF#1 and I are going to be giving everyone a plant - We will grow these :) Ikea have white planters for 99c each x 100 = $100., $100 for fairy lights (will get a lot while on sale after Christmas) and perhaps $100 for other decorations (we are getting everyone to save their jars etc) = $300
Other hire equipment - $500.00 - Chairs, Portaloo, ROUGH guess. Will do more research
Dessert Buffet - $300.00 - Ok I know we can change this to $100 already. Tin has volunteered to make cupcakes. I will make a whole heap of slices etc, we will spend $100 on getting 2 x cafe cakes. Ooo
Plates, glasses etc - $300.00 - I am researching this also - I do NOT want to serve the pizza on paper plates - I am sorry.
Gifts for Bridal Party - $400.00 = See above - $50 (for the bags etc)
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NEW total = $6045.00
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That's a bit better (and still includes some REALLY rough estimates)
I'll post pretty things later on :)
4 comments:
Good work with the changes :)
With the thongs, are you after particular colours? I dont think it's unreasonable to ask your bridal party to pay $25 for a pair of Haviana's (sp?) if you want a particular colour. It's not like they wont get heaps of wear out of them. If you offered me a pair of $3 thongs, I'd buy the Haviana's myself. Much more comfortable when you are spending all day in them. Hope that's not nasty but I have 1/2 doz pairs already, so it wouldnt bother me to buy another pair. And so much cheaper than most bridesmaid shoes.
I must say I agree with Kristy. Hav's are great! Even if you offer to pay half. At least you know they will wear them again and of course you want them to be extra comfy!
And of course, you know I can get all your stationery items wholesale, so please let me organise this for you :)
You know you will spend more on some things and less on others. Don't let the budget get in the way of the things you really really want, you don't want to regret it.
are you sure about suit? do you have to buy it?
wow, how inspirational. You have done an amazing job with your budget. I love the pizza idea, I think that you will have some very happy guests! Everyone love pizza it has to be the ultimate crowd pleaser! I do agree though that it is important to serve it on china plates so that it feels special.
I agree with girls above asking your BM to buy their own havs would be no problem as they will definitely wear again, and its only $25
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