At some point (unless we’re millionnaires) we all have to compromise somewhere on our wedding budget. Some things can be let go, and some are just more important than others. So, where did you SAVE, and where did you SPLURGE?
SPLURGE # 1 - Photographer. We’ve been through this before; I had to, had to have fantastic photos! It’s all you’ve got afterwards, and all you can show people who weren’t there, and all you can hang on your wall. So, bring on the big bucks!
SPLURGE #2 - Venue. We could easily have gone with a venue that didn’t charge venue hire, or a cheap one, but we loved this one, and we had to have it!
SPLURGE #3 - Honeymoon. We really can’t afford it, but we’re so going to Mozambique and staying at the fabulous Flamingo Bay Lodge anyway! We need a fantastic holiday!
SAVE #1 - Stationery - I’m DIYing all my own stationery. I just can’t fathom having to pay someone just to print some words on some pretty paper. The programs will all get left behind in the chapel anyway, as will the tabelcards and menus in the reception hall afterwards.
SAVE #2 - Shoes - I can’t bring myself to buy expensive high-heels that I’ll never wear again, mst likely. I’m not a heels girl! I bought red satin ballet pumps from Jet for R60. I love them!
SAVE #3 - Makeup - After being quoted over R100 (and in one case, over R2000) to do the bridal party’s makeup, I realised that my landlady is a makeup artist, and she offered to do all our makeup for free. I know, I got lucky!
SAVE #4 - Jewellery - I got my earrings at a YDE sale for R80, my necklace I’m borrowing, and my tiara was only R180 (talked down from R200 at the Plaza!)
SAVE/SPLURGE…????? - My Dress. I can’t decide which it is! On the one hand, it’s ten times more expensive than any item of clothing I’ve ever bought, which is ridiculous when you think about it, and I could easily have found a cheaper one or rented one. On the other hand, compared to what wedding dresses actually cost, it’s not that bad! So it’s a splurge for me, personally, but a save in wedding terms…heeehee.
Where did you guys save and splurge?
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Hi
I’m getting married in Jan 2009 and with the current financial state of our country I’m getting worried about the cost of my wedding skyrocketing due to increasing food & petrol prices!! I’ve already booked my venue & my photographer. What about flowers - that’s next on my list - save or splurge????
Great post Mizz HS -
Lollipop - flowers do make a wedding pretty but there are lots of things you can do to make them pretty without blowing the budget. Try combining flowers with feathers or candles…. It all depends on what type of wedding style you’re having. Let us know and maybe we can give you some suggestions?
I lucked out in that a friend is paying for my flowers as my gift. His sister is the florist. I’m just having one vase of either tulips, peonies or lilies on each of the eight tables, and three bouquets and five boutonierres - this is going to be roughly R1600, she says, wrst case scenario. I was like, “Holy crap, flowers are pricey!” I’m not doing any flowers in the chapel, just pew cones with dried flower petals, and lots of candles! Candles look fantastic!