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Average costs of wedding items? Experienced coordinators help?

techdude — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:01:52 +0000

Okay, so I found a venue I like that costs $6,500 for 75 guests. That is for the ceremony, reception and dinner, centerpieces, cakes and cutting fees, security (which I don’t feel comfortable not having for personal reasons), DJ, etc.

I have to buy the following things. How much should I look to spend on average?

Officiant/Minister
Calla Lily bouquets, corsages, boutonniere’s (real or silk)
Paper for invitations, RSVP cards, and place cards (printing is free)
Red/White wine (price per bottle?)

What percent of a budget should be spent on the reception, and when I say reception what all is included in that?

I mean, I am getting a lot included in that package. My dress is $680 (that is everything but shoes), my hair/nails/makeup should be $160 altogether, I’m doing candy in tulle bags for favors for $40ish, we’re spending $400 on rings, probably $35 dollars on the knife and server, and flutes, and I’m creating a wishing tree for roughly $30 in lieu of a guest book because I am going to do a wedding scrapbook with the pictures… and have the tags next to the guests in the album etc.

I got some rude answers yesterday saying I was being unrealistc. Now, our budget is $11,500 (I even found a photographer that is only $700 for six hours). That includes the honeymoon, which I don’t know exactly when or where we are going, we just want to get away haha. The reception cost ($6,5) is tax AND service included… it is linens, napkins, dishes, dinner, decoration, setup, ceremony, cake, and several extras that are included in the package. Is $6,500 on all of that too much for my budget??
I think if I move the date back to November, on a Sunday, they might take off more than just $500. I’m going to do as much as possible myself. I just can’t pass up such a nice place with so much included! The fruit tree and chocolate fountain were thrown in dirt cheap at $150. The ceremony is included. She is decorating outside for free. There is a pool table and two TVs for kids and a slideshow!!
The photographer and DJ are friends! So I can trust them.
I’m also in a heavily populated area.

Groom’s wedding dance surprise for the Bride

techdude — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:59:32 +0000

I surprised my wife by singing to her during our first dance. Being that I hadn’t told anyone I also had no one record it. Afterwards I was bummed that it hadn’t been captured on video but weeks later our DJ sent us this CD. Seems he found the whole thing on the computer that he had been using. The sound quality isn’t the best but we’re happy to have it.

Use Your Photos & Home Movie Footage to Create a DIY Wedding Video

techdude — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:55:44 +0000

www.reeltimedvd.com – How to Make a Great Wedding Video on a Budget. Do it Yourself (DIY) ease and savings meet professional quality, themed DVD technology. Your custom wedding package is created from home movie footage, digital photos, and even still camera prints. For a fraction of the price of a videographer, you’ll get the best of your picture albums, the rehearsal, the wedding ceremony, reception, and honeymoon highlights. Media is edited, embedded within a theme of wedding-related transitions, effects, and music, and is preserved in a digital format that lasts a lifetime.

Has anybody been to a wedding at Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Jacksonville, Fl?

techdude — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:55:27 +0000

What was it like? Did you enjoy it?
And if you had your wedding there, how was the management? Were they easy to work with? Would you recommend them as a reception venue?
I’m considering planning a wedding reception there. I was looking online for any details of what a Cummer Museum wedding would be like and I haven’t found any.
Any information and feedback about weddings there would be greatly appreciated.

I was thinking of becoming a wedding planner or an event coordinator?

techdude — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:54:11 +0000

I am a junior in high school, it’s kinda a risk thinking about being one for the rest of my life, since the economy is terrible, and weddings ain’t that big of a deal, and you would probably have to be amazing to work with celebrities. And most people want to plan their own weddings. But it’s something I have always dreamed about. I am a very organized person, and I love to be creative! I was wondering what classes I should take next year to help, and also what kind of college do I go to? For any wedding planners out there: Do you think it is a good idea in this kind of economy? what’s the best and worst part about your job?

Thanks!!

October 10, 2007 Wedding by Virginia Beach Wedding Chapel

techdude — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:54:08 +0000

October 10, 2007; Virginia Beach Wedding Chapel, Oceanfront Wedding

Weekend Wedding in Gatlinburg, TN?

techdude — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:57:28 +0000

My fiance and I want to get married down in Gatlinburg just me and him. I was wondering if anyone knew about weddings down there? All I want is an officiant and my fiance and I. We are planning a larger wedding with the family and friends but I need health insurance and can no longer wait for our real wedding date. I was thinking we could make a weekend out of it. I looked up everything on weddings down there, but everything seems so “planned.” I just want easy and simple a half and hour ceremony!!! So can you share your thoughts or own wedding day story! Thanks:)

When I get married to my fiancee someday in the future, should i have a traditional wedding ceremony?

techdude — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:57:20 +0000

I would marry her in vietnam and I was debating this with my mom asking her if we should do a traditional ceremony or a western ceremony. We would have a western style reception anyway afterwards. It’s an arranged marriage in vietnam, this is common in my culture. So, do you think we should have a traditional wedding ceremony or a western style ceremony ?? We would have to wear traditional clothes if we do the traditional ceremony, which is fine with me.

i need to buy 300-400 yards of fabric for a wedding reception. any ideas on where to go? cheap?!?

techdude — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:57:06 +0000

i need any kind of white fabric
our reception is in a gym and we have this wooden circle hanging from the ceiling that the fabric will be draped/stapled to and draped to the corners to hide the basketball hoops. technically making a huge inside tent. we have seen pictures of it done and they told us it took that much fabric

Help i need a wedding entertainer! esp 13 part 3

techdude — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:56:59 +0000

Big Brother lovers Grace Adams-Short and Mikey Dalton are on the quest to find the perfect wedding entertainer for their big day