Budgeting

Hi Colby! Welcome to WeddingWire!!

You can keep an eye out for other conversations posted in the Florida Planning group, and also jump into this recent Florida weddings discussion: What's your countdown?

And if you need some help figuring out your budget, WeddingWire has some really great resources! You can check out the Newlywed Report for recent data on weddings, and use the Cost Guide to see what wedding services cost on average (and what goes into that price)!

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much! My wedding date is January 12th. 2021 !

View Quoted Comment Hey there! I’m getting married in a 15 person minimony in Destin. In addition to the WW site and resources, I’ve found a few Facebook groups that are extremely helpful in identifying vendors and sharing ideas: (1) Florida Brides to Be and (2) Florida Wedding and Event Services/Vendors/Couples.

We recently just changed over to a small 15 person ceremony about an hour outside of Panama! We are planning on getting married on December 15th. We had originally planned for a larger wedding next year, but life changed so here we are. I have learned a lot the past 4 months I have been engaged and would be more than happy to chat!

Hey! I’m from Pensacola, getting married in March in Destin! If you need any vendor recommendations , a planner, or day of coordinator let me know! My wedding planner does all of my budgeting and has a website that she puts it all into for you to see every little breakdown.

View Quoted Comment Hi! I’m curious who you are using for your cake and rehearsal dinner?

View Quoted Comment Oh goodness! That would be lovely !!

View Quoted Comment I have not picked one yet! Do you have any recommendations?

View Quoted Comment Emerald Coast Custom Cakes! I have used her before & she is amazing! Her shop is in Gulf Breeze but she will travel. My rehearsal dinner will be at WaterVue in Fort Walton Beach but I haven’t decided on a caterer yet. We are using culinary productions for our wedding food.

View Quoted Comment My wedding planner is Melinda Orona! Her email is *.***********@*****.***


Let me know if there is anything else you need help with!

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Hi Chelsi! I'm also getting married near Destin in March and am searching for a day of coordinator! Would you share your planner's information with me?

View Quoted Comment Hi! Her name is Melinda Orona. You can find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melindaoronaweddings/


Her email is *.***********@*****.***

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Thank you so much!

View Quoted Comment You can bring in your own catering/food at WaterVue? My fiancé and I are looking for a rehearsal dinner location that is not too expensive that will allow us to bring in our own food. We want BBQ!

Hi,
Nice to meet you all virtually. So, my fiance are just beginning the planning process for a Spring or Summer 2021 wedding in Destin. We will keep the guest count under 30. I'll read post to get ideas. I really interested in renting a home for a few days and having a nice reception around the pool. Maybe a beach ceremony or beach view location.

View Quoted Comment Yes! & the view is gorgeous at dinner time! Here’s a few pictures I took a couple weeks ago when we went for a tour! It’s $250 an hour.

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I’m getting married at Destin Bay House. It’s on the water with gorgeous sunset views! Right across the street they have “Cottages by the bay” which is 6 or 7 houses varying in size that you can rent. They have a community pool, and it’s literally a 30 second walk across the street to the venue! Here are some pictures.

I’m getting married in Pensacola at a beach house on March 20, 2021. We have a budget of $4000 with family contributing to the cost of the beach house. Our guest count is 56.

View Quoted Comment Was it very expensive? & for how many guests ? Such a beautiful place !

View Quoted Comment It ranges from 2k-7k+
It depends on what time of the year & what day of the week! I’m going to have about 120 guests. They can accommodate more I’m sure! I will have some indoor seating & some outdoor seating for the reception. Here’s the pricing from their website!