2015 bride-to-be chat thread

[Aidan's Mummy]

So I couldn't see a chat thread for 2015 brides, so I thought I would make one. If there is one then just point me in the right direction please

Thought it would be nice to talk about our plans, share ideas, vent frustrations and share our excitment x

 

[auntiesarah25]

Hi! I might be a 2015 bride - we haven't set a date yet but the way everything is going it might not happen until then.

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

hi hun :wave:

 

[missZOEEx]

Ooo! ME! ME! I'm a 2015 bride-to-be!
Was planning on getting married THIS year - but have had to push it back a year. Date not 100% set.... but we're thinking in March/April or October/November.
I feel like I have the whoooole thing planned. I know exactly what I want & how to get it done. Just need to save the finances!

will be good to meet some other 2015 brides!

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

Paying for it is so hard isn't it! I never released how expensive a wedding was until we actually started planning. Been engaged since 2012 and we are only just in a position to actually book and start paying for things. Have the venue sorted and we have an appointment on Thursday with a lady that decorates rooms. What are your colors? We are cadburys purple and ivory x

 

[Bartness]

Hi, I got engaged Christmas eve, and am planning on getting married in June of 2015!

MY OH is the one who has no clue how much weddings costs, he thought we'd be able to rent a ballroom at a hotel, feed 200 people, get married at the most expensive ceremony site in town, and rent a limo for us, get an awesome DJ, and photographer all for 8 thousand dollars. I laughed in his face...seriously he has no idea.

Im looking to book the ceremony site and reception venue here in the next week or two...am I crazy?

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

No not crazy at all hun. I booked my venue in November and even then the lady said she wold see if she had it available. They say too book as early as possible to avoid disappointment x

 

[missZOEEx]

I agree! ^ booking early is definitely not crazy.
As for your husband-to-be....... If only $8,000 could get all that.
We're looking at a $6-10,000(AUD) budget which I think is doable because we're going for an extremely laid back, intimate wedding.

I LOVEEEEE Cadbury Purple & Ivory! very pretty.
I think we're going with ivory, silver & pops of coral (orangey-pinky colour)

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

Ooo that sounds so pretty I got a wedding organised today to write everything in. Hopefully help me get more organised x

 

[Bartness]

Well yesterday I got OH to FINALLY agree on the reception venue, and he asked "why don't we have the ceremony at the same place?"

DOH! I suggested this last week, as it will save money and he said "it was stupid" ...but now that its 'his idea' its fine. LOL. Men.

Im going to call our first choice for the reception venue this coming Friday, and make an appointment to see it, and book it!

AS for colors I want do a wine theme wedding so I was thinking Dark Purple (think eggplant or plum) and not sure of an accent color yet...any suggestions?

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

:ROFL: Men ey! Are yo excited about going for a viewing? I was so excited before ors I couldn't sleep lol. Umm I think white, Ivory, lighter purple or red may look nice with dark purple x

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

Or black? x

 

[Emma&Freya]

Hiiii

Im getting married on 8th Aug 2015!

My wedding is costing 4,100, it includes wedding brekkie for 50 people, buffett in night, bridal suite, DJ, drinks when we arrive

Im lucky my Dads paying for it

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

Hi hi :wave: Our's are so close! We should be wedding buddies That's so nice I think in total with a wedding breakfast for 60 and evening buffet reception for 90 people is costing us (well my dad) 1,600. Then My sister is giving me a dress as a present. With everything else added on I think our wedding in nearing the 6 thousand mark. Facebook has been a godsend. I got all my chair covers with sashes, favors and a sweet cart for 185, all my flowers including top table for 125 and my hair, make up, eyelashes, nails and a trial for 125. Local venders can be so cheap especially those working from home.

Is anyone nervous already? I am. My main worry is set up can't be done until the morning and I won't be there to over see the people dressing the room! x

 

[Emma&Freya]

Oops forgot chair covers are also in it too.

Im nervous! I ccan see there being arguments over peoples kids not being invited to day time. My OH has 42 people in his family so we have had to cut couisns out!

Ive got my sisters and my little girls as bridesmaids. Probs be arguments about that!

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

We are only letting family bring children hun, then friends can't bring children. Like yo the family alone is big let alone friends. At the end of the day hun you don't have endless amounts of money. If people wish to bring children maybe say they are welcome but they have to pay? x

 

[Emma&Freya]

Thats what Im going to say if they kick off. Extra £45 each!!

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

45 each do you not get children cheaper? x

 

[Emma&Freya]

Dont think so.

He has 12 cousins too, some of them will be 15+ but not worth the arguments with whys she going and hes not etc

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

Can totally understand that. What a nightmare x