FireCracke
I have been with my fiancé for 8 years. We have been engaged for two of those 8 years. I am 22 weeks pregnant and ideally wanted to be married before having a baby. But that's it. So, I brought it up to him about wanting to get married so that our lil one will have a complete family. We planned for 2015 to give us enough time to save up and get everything read for the baby and remodel our basement and garage. To make a long story short, we contacted a few places and we're looking at 25,000 for 70 people. I'm American and he's Canadian so, the wedding would be back in New Orleans. And that's not including my gown, tux, and ect. So, we started talking about Vegas and whoever wanted to come was welcome. I know it would be exciting but my mom wouldn't be there. She's old fashioned enough. She won't even come for the birth of her granddaughter/or son in Nov. And we were paying for everything for her to come. I don't mind getting married in Vegas, just wish my family would attend, that's all. Has anyone else dealt with something similar?
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why in the world would you want to pay 25000 for only 70 people in new orleans? there are tons of places to have a much cheaper wedding than that right in new orleans so you don't have to give up the wedding you want.
for instance, these places would cost you less with food, drink and all the tables, linens and everything you need as well as including the location rent, than 5000 dollars for 70 people.
http://www.houseofbroel.com/index.html the cost for a wedding ceremony and reception in this lovely spot is 49.95 per person. for 70 people that would be around 3500 dollars.
http://www.smiliesrestaurant.com/ only charges 31.95 per person for their wedding packages and that includes open bar too.
http://www.benachihouse.com/ rents on saturdays for 2250 and any other day of the week for 1750. your catering can be from any licensed catering company so if you use http://www.copelandsofneworleans.com/ you can get them starting at only 14.95 per person.
http://www.therosegarden.com/ is only 30 dollars per person.
there are tons more but really, spending 25000 on a wedding for only 70 people is just ridiculous.
why in the world would you want to pay 25000 for only 70 people in new orleans? there are tons of places to have a much cheaper wedding than that right in new orleans so you don't have to give up the wedding you want.
for instance, these places would cost you less with food, drink and all the tables, linens and everything you need as well as including the location rent, than 5000 dollars for 70 people.
http://www.houseofbroel.com/index.html the cost for a wedding ceremony and reception in this lovely spot is 49.95 per person. for 70 people that would be around 3500 dollars.
http://www.smiliesrestaurant.com/ only charges 31.95 per person for their wedding packages and that includes open bar too.
http://www.benachihouse.com/ rents on saturdays for 2250 and any other day of the week for 1750. your catering can be from any licensed catering company so if you use http://www.copelandsofneworleans.com/ you can get them starting at only 14.95 per person.
http://www.therosegarden.com/ is only 30 dollars per person.
there are tons more but really, spending 25000 on a wedding for only 70 people is just ridiculous.
what can I start planning for my wedding.?
Victoria
I have been engaged for 5 months and have looked at dresses (bridal and bridesmaids), looked at churches, gone to wedding expo's, set a date, chose colors and started my guest list and my wedding isn't until 12/12/2015. What should I do?
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Did you actually book the church, along with a reception location? If not, then your date is not actually set. You need to book those things before you actually have a wedding date.
You have a TON of time until December 2015.
You shouldn't be looking at bridal gowns now. Styles will change between now and the time when you actually need to order it (early/mid-2015). And you may gain or lose weight in the meantime, or even get pregnant. More than likely, your mind will change on the style you want, I promise you.
You should DEFINITELY not be doing anything in regards to a bridal party yet. Don't ask anyone or even hint that they might be in it. Say NOTHING to anyone about a bridal party until about 10 months before the wedding date. If you've already jumped the gun and asked them, well then, just tell them that they will get some details within a year of the wedding and then do not involve them in the planning until then. You don't need to shop for bridesmaid dresses until 4-6 months before the wedding (for all of the reasons I listed above), and tuxes/suits only need about 2 months max.
You can draft a rough guest list now, but DO NOT tell anyone that they're invited just yet. Do not send out Save the Date cards until maybe 8 months before the wedding (you actually don't need them at all ... they're mainly for destination weddings, and people who want to show off their engagement photos on cutesy little magnets, barf). Draft a rough list now so that you know what you can afford and how big of a hall to book and how much food to order, but understand that your guest list will definitely change a bit within two years. Trust me.
Have you and your fiance set a budget yet? If not, do that right now.
Book now: church, reception hall (without these things, your date isn't set and you can't hire anyone else). The church will talk to you about Pre-Cana or pre-marital counseling.
OK to book within the next year or so: photographer, videographer, florist, DJ or band, limos
Wait until you're under a year: ask the bridal party, order invitations, order favors (or skip them, they're not mandatory), book a honeymoon, set up a hotel block for guests, buy the bridal gown and accessories, set up a gift registry (but DO NOT organize your own shower or ask anyone to throw you one!!! Sit back, keep your mouth shut, and see what happens), book your hair and makeup artists and go for trials
Wait until 6 months or less: buy the bridesmaids' dresses, rent tuxes or get suits for the men, get outfits for any children in the wedding party, finalize guest list, rehearsal dinner venue, buy the rings
2 months out: send out invitations, make sure you have final payments (including tax!) available for the vendors, make sure your shoes are comfortable and broken in
1 month out: touch base with vendors, and make sure to set aside gratuities for vendors. Make welcome bags for the guests staying in hotels (optional)
Did you actually book the church, along with a reception location? If not, then your date is not actually set. You need to book those things before you actually have a wedding date.
You have a TON of time until December 2015.
You shouldn't be looking at bridal gowns now. Styles will change between now and the time when you actually need to order it (early/mid-2015). And you may gain or lose weight in the meantime, or even get pregnant. More than likely, your mind will change on the style you want, I promise you.
You should DEFINITELY not be doing anything in regards to a bridal party yet. Don't ask anyone or even hint that they might be in it. Say NOTHING to anyone about a bridal party until about 10 months before the wedding date. If you've already jumped the gun and asked them, well then, just tell them that they will get some details within a year of the wedding and then do not involve them in the planning until then. You don't need to shop for bridesmaid dresses until 4-6 months before the wedding (for all of the reasons I listed above), and tuxes/suits only need about 2 months max.
You can draft a rough guest list now, but DO NOT tell anyone that they're invited just yet. Do not send out Save the Date cards until maybe 8 months before the wedding (you actually don't need them at all ... they're mainly for destination weddings, and people who want to show off their engagement photos on cutesy little magnets, barf). Draft a rough list now so that you know what you can afford and how big of a hall to book and how much food to order, but understand that your guest list will definitely change a bit within two years. Trust me.
Have you and your fiance set a budget yet? If not, do that right now.
Book now: church, reception hall (without these things, your date isn't set and you can't hire anyone else). The church will talk to you about Pre-Cana or pre-marital counseling.
OK to book within the next year or so: photographer, videographer, florist, DJ or band, limos
Wait until you're under a year: ask the bridal party, order invitations, order favors (or skip them, they're not mandatory), book a honeymoon, set up a hotel block for guests, buy the bridal gown and accessories, set up a gift registry (but DO NOT organize your own shower or ask anyone to throw you one!!! Sit back, keep your mouth shut, and see what happens), book your hair and makeup artists and go for trials
Wait until 6 months or less: buy the bridesmaids' dresses, rent tuxes or get suits for the men, get outfits for any children in the wedding party, finalize guest list, rehearsal dinner venue, buy the rings
2 months out: send out invitations, make sure you have final payments (including tax!) available for the vendors, make sure your shoes are comfortable and broken in
1 month out: touch base with vendors, and make sure to set aside gratuities for vendors. Make welcome bags for the guests staying in hotels (optional)
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