Wedding Advice needed

[helster]

Hi
My partner and I got engaged a couple of weeks ago and I'm already starting to panic about wedding preparations. Issues include: money (lack of), venues etc, etiquette etc.
Any tips? Thanks so much.
Hx

[melons]

register with places as well, for information and quotes, if you have a bridal fair in your area nip over to it, loads of ideas and tips!
remeber that Claires Acces sells childrens tiaras and adults, so you dont need to spend a fortune everywhere!

[redcrx]

if having wedding favours (those little nets with sugared almonds in) make your own. My friend made hers and instead of having almonds in she put miniature whiskeys in the mens and lush bath bombs in the ladies. the childrens had sweets in.
She also made her thank you cards herself and had bought all the bits and pieces online and they looked great.

[melons]

Clintons cards sell wedding invites and so do all big department stores. I had me to you bears dressing in wedding out fits i got 50 for �5, cheaper than big printing firms!
redcrx shall we be the wedding organizers? LOL! xx

[redcrx]

melons, I think we should start writing this down and then start selling our advice to those in need. :)

i also heard of a couple who, instead of wedding favours, set each place with a charity pin for testicular cancer (men) and breast cancer (women) as each family had been affected by cancer. the little pin brooches are pretty little things and a nice keepsake as well as doing their bit for charity.

Another friend who came back from australia to take wedding vows here gave every guest a little wooden boomerang with the wedding details on, that may be taking things a bit far though lol

[Octavius]

Found it....

Stationery
Invites
Order of Service
Service
Licence + Fees
Church
Altar Servers/organist
Choir
Bell ringing
Photographer
Flowers - Bridal Boquets
Flowers - Church
Rings
Wedding Car
Wedding Dress
Groom O/fit + Ushers etc
Bridesmaids Outfits
Reception
Venue hire
Welcome drinks - corkage
Meal (Adult)
Meal (� portion)
Meal (Childs)
Meal (Baby) - n/a
Wine - corkage
Champagne toast - corkage
Eve Buffet
DJ
Other Costs
Welcome drinks - supply
Wine - supply
Champagne toast - supply
Table decs/ placenames
Favours - women
Favours - men
Favours - children
Cake
Gifts
Misc

[unruliejulie]

wow, octavius's list has just reminded me why i got married at Greta Green!!!! Lol

[Octavius]

It didn�t quite look as what it did when it was that I writ it originally!

These bits are the main headings, with the remainder being sub-headings.

Stationery
Service
Reception
Other Costs

[helster]

Hi. We're in the North Lincolnshire area.
Everyone's advice has made me feel so moch more positive about it all. Thanks.Hx

[maggie01]

Hi! helster. My daughter is getting married shortly and it is costing quite a lot of money. Luckily they are footing most of the bill. It doesn't have to be that way. A friend of hers had six weeks to plan her wedding as her partner was being posted abroad. It was nowhere near a lavish affair but they were still married, everyone had a brilliant time and she looked every much the blushing bride. Go with what you can afford and enjoy the day. Get family and friends to help out with anything they can. They will love to be involved. Good Luck!

[Mammar]

Everybody's given such good advice but best of all is to set a budget then cut your coat according to that. Don't start married life with too much debt hanging round your neck.
- you don't have to cut too many corners .
And I know you're thinking about a church wedding but can reassure you that if you decide to cut costs a bit Register Offices are much more welcoming than they used to be and you can really tailor your ceremony to your needs.
Having been to the one in Sunny Scunny near you, they were lovely!
And don't worry too much - enjoy the process!