She wants me to help plan her wedding for the spring 2010 and said that she only wants to spend $1,000 for the wedding and reception. They already have the rings, wedding cake is being done for free, location of the ceremony is free too. But, can you give me any ideas about how to plan a wedding on a tight budget such as reception, food, flowers, etc? They have about 50 people so far who will be attending.
my sister recruited family members to make the food for the reception. the only flowers were the ones carried by the bridal party, and i think a couple other small arrangements. the decorations for the reception were simple; plastic tablecloths with a simple paper center piece. a friend of the family agreed to dj for cheap.
if you need a place to hold the reception, then i would suggest someone's yard or a park, or even the same venue as the reception. it'll be hard to find a rec hall or anything you can rent for $1000, without even considering other expenses.
Thanks Hheath. What kind of food did they have at the reception and what did the paper center pieces look? I am considering a park would be nice for the spring, but I worry of the possibility of it raining.
it's been about 10 years, so i don't remember what all food was there. i do know there was bbq chicken, potatoes, baked beans, bread, and i think there were a couple casserole-type dishes.
the center pieces were just those simple paper things that you unfold and them become a round decoration. her's were purple bells.
if you're worried about rain then make sure the park has shelter houses. you could also rent one or two of those tent roofing things. i want to call them awning, but i don't think it's the right word.
I had a pig roast.....Caterers only cost about 300....Flowers bought at a nursery (petunias) and placed in home made crafted vases....still in the soil (took home to plant in my front yard for the rest of the summer).
That's pretty cool J_9 growing with your own flowers. Hheath that sounds like alot of good tasty food. Maybe I should plan a potluck then and just create the menu of what people should bring. My friends initially opted for just the appetizers, but I think potluck will be better as people are able to eat a good meal and it will cost much less.
...so I will have to brush up on my craft-making skills. Though I am also an artist, I am by no means a good craft-maker. But, this will come in handy with creativity.
J_9 spending $800 for a wedding is a success. I don't drink alcohol or eat pork, but I don't know if my friend wants these as she completely put it in my hands to plan. What did you do about bridesmaid' gowns, wedding dress, etc?
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