Beginner Bride - Estimate Help!

[Agape Gems]

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Originally Posted by allaboutodd We are definitely trying to do something on the same budget as you. Some of the brides have easily spent 20k on a destination wedding and my whole plan was to do destination to save money and allow everyone to travel elsewhere. Where did you get your bouquets from? What kind of reception did you have? And how many people came to your wedding? Thanks so much, I don't know why I didn't utilize this forum earlier.

My mom and her friend do silk flowers and they did it for me. I just showed them pics of stuff I liked and they made it in silk from real touch flowers. Here is the bouquet they made for me:
If you're interested in silk, PM me and I'll give you their contact info.

I had the free reception at Mammee Bay, the free cake, and the 2 free bottles of champaign for the toast. We had 25 people total and there was plenty of everything. Chandlyn told me that each bottle would pour 7 glasses, but i just the waiter not to fill everyones glass all the way to the top. I think it was only like $10 for additional bottles, but a lot our guests aren't champaign drinkers anyway so i didn't see the point.

We rented the disco for 2 hours, which was last minute decision and was worth the money. We had a really good time.

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Originally Posted by md_ocr Sorry to hijack............. OMG 12 piece!!!! You're BACK!!! Ive been waiting for you! Can't wait to read your review and see pics! I'm going to hold my questions for later, cause you know i have a bunch!!

I'm back! And it was the BEST TIME I've ever had in my entire life! I promise to post my review and pics as soon as possible!

[serena]

I was planning on having the caprice package but have looked into it a lot more now have changed my mind to the free package, working out below.

 

 

Caprice wedding $2150

Decs

flowers b+g

reception meal

wedding cake

3 bottles of sparkling wine

24 pics and album

massages

room up grade

breakfast in bed

manicure and pedicure

hair try out

free gift

minster fees

 

Extras

chair covers 15pc = $195

b/m flowers $60

my hair $80

 

make up $40

b/m hair $60

steel band $250

 

Total = $2835

 

Free wedding $250

minster fees

decs

flowers b+g

reception meal

wedding cake

2 bottles sparkling wine

free spa gift

free gift

 

Extras

Chair covers $15 pc = $195

manicure and pedicure $70

hair try out $40

make up $40

my hair $80

b/m hair $60

b/m flowers $60

10 pics and album $180

steel band $250

 

TOTAL = $1225

[Spazz]

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Originally Posted by serena Hey lizz Where did you get the steel band quote from b/c i have it at $250 from the Riu??

I'm pretty sure I got that amount from past brides. I just went on the RIU website and it says that it is $350 for the free wedding package for 2008: Wedding Packages by Destination. Honeymoon Holidays. Weddings by Riu

[Agape Gems]

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Originally Posted by Lizz I'm pretty sure I got that amount from past brides. I just went on the RIU website and it says that it is $350 for the free wedding package for 2008: Wedding Packages by Destination. Honeymoon Holidays. Weddings by Riu

I paid $350 last week, totally worth it!

[serena]

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Originally Posted by Lizz I'm pretty sure I got that amount from past brides. I just went on the RIU website and it says that it is $350 for the free wedding package for 2008: Wedding Packages by Destination. Honeymoon Holidays. Weddings by Riu

i just looked and it says $250 did you maybe look at 2009 b/c thats showing $350?
i'm trying to find my email with the steel band quote at $250!!

not long for us now could do with out them messing around with prices

[Spazz]

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Originally Posted by serena i just looked and it says $250 did you maybe look at 2009 b/c thats showing $350? i'm trying to find my email with the steel band quote at $250!! not long for us now could do with out them messing around with prices

No, I looked at the 2008 Free Wedding package. Maybe it's less expensive if you get another package?

[jmhein]

You can really customize the wedding packages at the ROR to suit your budget! We were fairly budget-conscious but did splurge on some items (gazebo decorations mostly!), here is a rough breakdown of what I did:

 

Civil Ceremony: $200

Hair and Makeup: $140ish

Upgraded decorations - beach gazebo (See pic): $412

Aisle Runner: $45

Aisle Markers - I had 4 of them: $85 each

Bridesmaid Bouquets: $90

Steel drum band: I think I paid $250 but it might have been $350 - didnt get an itemized receipt

2 bottles of Champagne and Rum Punch for all guests: FREE

Reception Dinner at Mammee Bay Steakhouse: FREE

Cake: FREE and DELICIOUS!

Disco Rental: $250

Photography (used Michael) including and extra hour, 100 pics on CD and the DVD by videographer:

$1120ish...

 

Total approximate: $2867 ish...!! Worth every penny!!

 

 

 

[Marnie&Peter]

Thanks everyone for writing out your budgets and what you actually spent on what!! This is a great thread, especially for new ROR bride planners! THanks!

[bsullivan2]

I agree! This thread is great! FI and I were talking about our budget tonight and we were trying to figure out what we want for the ceremony and reception. We are trying to keep that cost down because we are planning on paying for accomodations and flight for the maid of honor and the best man. We are planing to stay 9-10 nights, so the bulk of our money is going to be spent on travel!

[allaboutodd]

twelve piece - What kind of music did they play? And YES, please send me their contact information for the flowers PLEASE?? Your bouquet was gorgeous and I really am leaning towards silk flowers especially for my hair.

 

im glad i started this thread too because you guys have already been so helpful as far as providing me with quotes. twelve piece, although you're now married PLEASE don't leave the forum. i feel like you may be able to help me a lot as far as getting this thing under a wrapped budget.

 

im excited but worried as far as this whole budget crisis and money spending thing goes.