Wedding Cost Poll

lux · by **lux** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 3:40 pm

janine10 wrote:
newie2011 wrote:I would love to hear from the wols who's weddings are costing less than 20k.

our weddings was just under 10k

Our is definately costing less than that, apart from honeymoon which is a gift from our families (travel voucher so we can decide).

by **janine10** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 3:44 pm

lux wrote:
janine10 wrote:
newie2011 wrote:I would love to hear from the wols who's weddings are costing less than 20k.

our weddings was just under 10k

Our is definately costing less than that, apart from honeymoon which is a gift from our families (travel voucher so we can decide).

hapy days lux, i saved on things i just didnt need. we said we wouldnt go over our budget and we didnt it can be done, and now the money we have saved we are doing our house up so im well pleased :o)ll

lux · by **lux** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:03 pm

That's us to, we're on a budget of about €12k (there or thereabouts, depends on venue negotiations go and how good the corkage can be!), but if we spend more on the wedding there is less to spend on the house, so every time I think "a chocolate fountain would be a nice touch" I swiftly calculate how much renovationing that would get us!!

Having said that, I don't think we're compromising TOO much, it'll be a great day for family and friends, we want them to get a slap up meal and keep the drink (non-alcohlic too!!) flowing and have a boogie!!!

buddylove · by **buddylove** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:30 pm

We are really trying to reign in the costs but there is always something i feel... I went back over the budget and we are looking at E30k + including HM... WTF!!!! now we are having everything and everyone we want for that but Im really hoping that we can have our savings in time for it!!! Our parents have said they will now pay for the venue (didnt expect or want it but my parents said they want to see us enjoy money while they are alive and not dead!! Morbid or what!!). I have done serious negotiation with hotel and have all in for about E50 per head as well. Its a fantastic help but even with that we need to come up with the bones of E15k ourselves...

As i said to OH on sunday.. its really only E150 to get married... Where the hell is the other E29850 going!!!!! But we work hard and can afford it all going well with jobs etc so its our choice and no point complaining!!

by **MrsEL10** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:19 pm

I am not even including honeymoon in the wedding budget as we are going on nearly a month long holiday - and I don't think that should come under wedding costs

The costs keep going up - as does the guest list - but we're only going to do this once

And with more guests it will cost more - the biggest expense is the venue which is totally dependent on the number of guests

We are spending a fair bit on band and photos - but I think these are very important

And I fell in love with a dress that I couldn't leave behind - and with four BMs and best man and three groomsmen the expenses add up..

But as I said we will only do this once and it will be worth it

by **vgrant** » Thu Nov 04, 2021 10:00 am

We're looking at about 12K for the wedding itself and then about 5K on the honeymoon cause we want it to be something that will be as amazing as the day itself :xox

. The honeymoon money is being kept separate though so that we don't borrow from there and get into debt. We are just at the start but it's mind boggling how the budgets could get out of control! O:|

by **bali** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 12:41 am

Oh god i hear you girls I thought I would do it no bother for 15-20K and now we are at 23K without HM. I sit and stare at the speadsheet everynight and I cant see where I can cut costs. The only thing I can do is cut down on the menu but OH says that the meal is the most important part and its something that will always be talked about if the meal is crap. I have gone for an expensive (2K) photographer but only because I am the most unphotogenic person ever and this guy does more contemporary style than the more tradtional posed style . I could have got someone for half the price but I know I would hate myself in every one. I dont think we have gone over board on anything else. i have no favours, going for cup cakes because they are half the price of a normal cake. have only budgeted 500 euro for flowers! & have sourced the sample of my dress which I can get for 900 quid less that retail price!!! I cant believe its all adding up to 23K and I have yet to book a honeymoon!!! In fairness we both have good jobs and are saving mad so the money should be there (please god) but when i think about it I feel guilty at spending that amt of money when there are people I know who cant afford to pay their mortgage. MY OH said to me tonight that he thinks I am having doubts about the wedding and he was worried. i told him its the money aspect thats freaking me out and not actually getting married. poor fella thought I was going to be a run away bride :duh:

by **tinyaprilbride** » Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:01 pm

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Sprocket · by **Sprocket** » Fri Dec 10, 2021 1:37 pm

tinyaprilbride wrote:Got gorgeous accessories: shoes, hair clips, wrap etc on etsy and ebay, also unity candles and other decorations and bits. It is time consuming. Always make sure anything I buy can be returned. Spending 150 on everything for my outfit. Including underwear. Not having a veil though. Shoes from Next.

Do you mean you're going to use your accessories and then return them for refunds?

by **tinyaprilbride** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:08 pm

No, of course not. I just meant that if you are buying online it is a good idea to check the policy of the company you are buying from to make sure you can return goods if you don't like them. Just because I'm talking about how to save money doesn't mean I'm dishonest.

by **PinkRibbons** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:25 pm

tinyaprilbride wrote:No, of course not. I just meant that if you are buying online it is a good idea to check the policy of the company you are buying from to make sure you can return goods if you don't like them. Just because I'm talking about how to save money doesn't mean I'm dishonest.

you make a good point on checking the returns policy of items bought, regardless of whether online or in store, I know I've been caught a few times with Ted Baker who will only give a credit note (which is well within their rights I know!) - but I think maybe MrsP was just asking a question for clarification, as it's not entirely clear on posts sometimes, that's all :wv

by **ladydenise** » Tue Dec 14, 2021 11:20 pm

We're definitely not going over 10k, we're both saving hard to buy a house so don't want to end up in debt for the wedding.

2013bride13 · by **2013bride13** » Wed Dec 15, 2021 4:35 pm

We are saving for a house and a wedding, but we have budgeted at max 20 k for everything including honeymoon which prob wont happen and at the moment we are well under thank god. However it is scary as I am only working part time but have 5k put away and oh is saving hard so we should be ok. I too want the day I have always dreamed of but doing as much diy as humanly possible, invites, cakes, flowers etc

It is scary to think how much we are going to spend.....

by **lavendergirl** » Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:50 pm

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by **Ilovetoast** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:32 am

Its mad money isnt it!!! suppose it depends on what you want on the day.. i think its can be done on a very very tight budget but you have to flexible as to what you want, like bm color/style of dresses as sales often dont give a lot of options.
When you have a very specific image of the day in your head a tight budget is difficult.

How much are you spending on your wedding and honeymoon?

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