Budget wedding help!

Sit down and havea discussion due to many factors to look into.


Budget
Guest list
Venue - 2 seperate or 1 conbined
Cash Bar vs. Open Bar and plated vs. buffet service
Decor - rental vs. purchase
Head table - sweetheart or wedding party included
Wedding party - need?
Wedding dress - rental vs. purchase
Invitation - style and formality

Friday is less expensive, if that's an option. The more shopping around you can do, the better. The more DIY you can do, the better - but be careful! Sometimes it's MORE expensive. Having a buck & doe (or jack & jill) can be a great way to raise some funds, too. If you can keep your numbers down, that will help with costs.

I'm working really hard on keeping my budget under $10,000 as well - so far so good!!

Good luck!

I think you guys need to sit down and really have a discussion about your expectations and come to a compromise. You may have to give on some things but so will he.

Keep in mind that destination weddings aren't necessarily cheaper either.

It all depends on how many guests you want there. You could pull off a back yard bbq wedding for under $10,000! What about a potluck and BYOB? It would save sooooo much on food and alcohol.

I feel your pain! Has been a hot topic for months and plans keep changing. We have 3 teenagers so our financial priorities are not directed to a wedding. That said id be happy to elope haha. He and his family...not so much

You could do an evening ceremony. If you are paying for booze then its less time that people are drinking. Also you dont need to have a full meal if its later. Most venues are less expensive on a friday night. Maybe look at what is most important to you both and then ways to save in other areas?

Good luck!

How many guests do you want to invite? I see that you're from St. Catherine's, do you want it to be there or are you open to other cities? You certainly have more than enough time to plan a wedding for $10000 so long as you have realistic expectations (and it sounds like you do!).