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mrs
Devoted May 2011

A Wedding With an $800 Budget!

mrs, on August 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM

Posted in Do It Yourself 232

Hi ladies! After my man proposed we started thinking, "How are two twenty-eight-year-olds with tons of college debt going to have a nice wedding??" We only had under a grand of spare cash and didn't want to have to have our parents chip in. We decided a "budget wedding " was all that we needed....

Hi ladies! After my man proposed we started thinking, "How are two twenty-eight-year-olds with tons of college debt going to have a nice wedding??" We only had under a grand of spare cash and didn't want to have to have our parents chip in. We decided a "budget wedding " was all that we needed. Here's the breakdown: marriage license - $40. Invites - $50. Flowers - $50. Other decor: $30. Food - $550. cupcakes - $15. Rings - $20. Material for dress - $20 and I'm not a seamstress. Minister/DJ - free (a friend). Tuxedo - free (massage trade). Wedding planner/band and vocal coach - free (a massage trade) and hair - free. My point of this post is to encourage couples that are broke that with some creativity, you can still make your day special.

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  • Shannon S.
    Master March 2011
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    I'm inclined to believe it's a trolly fantasy.

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  • countrybride*H*
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    I would love to see pictures from this so called "wedding for $800". I don't see how this pulling a wedding off for $800 is even possible.

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  • mrs
    Devoted May 2011
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    Ok guys geez!! Here are some pics. The one of me in the air is because we had the minister say "you may now dance with the bride" and we did a swing dance we choreographed to our favorite song. Lol


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  • Elizabeth
    Master October 2012
    Elizabeth ·
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    I'm not 100% on believing this post.

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  • A
    Super October 2011
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    There is ONE pic, not SOME

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  • BreJá
    Devoted April 2012
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    I am sure you have better pictures than that o.O

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  • MrsHaire
    Super September 2011
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    Do u have any more pics?

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  • ADamN
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    What are those people in the background doing? Just hanging out on their deck? I think that's kind of funny for some reason.

    Do you have pics of you with your girls?

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  • Mallory
    Super September 2011
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    Thats not a tux. thats not a handmade dress. and there are an ass load of people in the background.

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  • Meghan
    Master August 2011
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    Knowing the cost of fabric- $20 only got you about 3-4 yards of decent quality fabric. Your dress also shows lace. That is pretty pricey. And considering you've never sewn before- I'm highly inclined to question your story.

    Many of us are much mroe financially stable. Our relationships are also stable. We are planning the weddings we want, and paying cash. We didn't rush into getting married because wanted to have a calm, relaxing planning time period and because we know a piece of paper won't change our commitments to each other.

    I'm sorry you felt the need to hurry through your event. I'm sorry you aren't more financially stable and had to cut corners at every turn. I'm glad you are happy- but please don't belittle those of us who are in better financial positions. We share money saving tips all day long. And we don't break ettiquette rules to save some cash.

    And since our officiants are actually licensed, our marriages are legally valid, where as yours may not be.

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  • elizabeth
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    Is your dress lace?

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  • Analy aka T-waffle
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    Analy aka T-waffle ·
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    Coughbullshitcough

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  • mrs
    Devoted May 2011
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    Geez you guys are so impatient! I'm downloading these from my facebook so they're taking forever


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  • Kathryn
    Super September 2011
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    I think her hair looks great Smiley smile

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  • elizabeth
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    Ok now that i see the whole dress. that dress just has a lace trim and lace sleeve. this is actually very duable

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  • mrs
    Devoted May 2011
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    Bridal party


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  • mrs
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    I told everyone I wanted them in brown white or yellow but most people only had black. But that was ok. The point was to not spend a lot of money and to just dance and have a fun time. Oh and to get married. Hehe

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  • mrs
    Devoted May 2011
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    I told everyone I wanted them in brown white or yellow but most people only had black. But that was ok. The point was to not spend a lot of money and to just dance and have a fun time. Oh and to get married. Hehe

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  • ADamN
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    Glad you enjoyed your day.

    I like that chick's dress who is holding the child.

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  • Megan
    Expert June 2012
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    As long as you had fun and enjoyed your day that's all that mattersSmiley winking

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