Bride on A Budget (7,000.00 WEDDING CHALLENGE)

[TiarraBeautyJ]

Originally Posted by Sehausle 

 

Our wedding is at Dreams Tulum. We did have to give up photography (using resorts) but we have two guests in our party who went to school for photography (though are not professionals), so I feel confident that we'll get some good ones.

 

Great Idea and money saver.

[TiarraBeautyJ]

Originally Posted by Sehausle 

 

Here is our Budget Breakdown:

 

Total Cost of wedding plus trip $10,633

TA Deposit- $50

Resort Deposit-$500

Trip Downpayment-$400

Invitations/Stickers for Cake Box & Cake Box /Reception Cards/Thank-Yous-$80

Postage-$48

Caligraphy Pen + shipping to grooms brother to do free caligraphy- $13

Reception Location Private Rental- $278

Wedding Package- $3,000

Outside Guitarist + Vendor Fee-$420

Brides Dress, Shoes & Veil- $1,650

Grooms New Suit- $500

Weddings Bands Total-$1,307

engagement photo shoot - $200

Guest Book (frame that can be signed) -$33

Flowers/Centerpieces -$300

Favors Wine Stoppers/Welcome "Survival Kits"-$150

Extra Guests-$260

Wedding License & Cert. - $70

Flights & All inclusive trip cost- $2,325

Very nice Break down

[TiarraBeautyJ]

Ladies another tip is not to purchase your flight tickets so early. My TA alerted my fiance' and I of sale seats....in which we are able to buy flights at discounted prices. She is keeping an eye out for them. 

[zeman321]

Just wanted to let you all know that shutterfly has their postcards 50% off right now if anyone needs them for anything!

[AnaSteele58]

Originally Posted by zeman321 

 

Just wanted to let you all know that shutterfly has their postcards 50% off right now if anyone needs them for anything!

 

Thanks!

[Icis]

Just wanted to let you all know that shutterfly has their postcards 50% off right now if anyone needs them for anything!

Thanks for the tip!

[Recy]

Originally Posted by Sehausle 

 

Our wedding is at Dreams Tulum. We did have to give up photography (using resorts) but we have two guests in our party who went to school for photography (though are not professionals), so I feel confident that we'll get some good ones.

 

Sounds like you made it work for you!!!!

[brownsugarbride]

I can't remember if this has been posted, but here is a link to discounts on plane tickets from the airlines. Savings for you and your guests! http://airtravel.about.com/od/giftoftravel/a/weddingonline.htm

[Recy]

Originally Posted by brownsugarbride 

 

I can't remember if this has been posted, but here is a link to discounts on plane tickets from the airlines. Savings for you and your guests!

 

http://airtravel.about.com/od/giftoftravel/a/weddingonline.htm

This is AWESOME!!! Thank you!!!

[megssweet1]

Thank you!!

Originally Posted by brownsugarbride 

I can't remember if this has been posted, but here is a link to discounts on plane tickets from the airlines. Savings for you and your guests!

http://airtravel.about.com/od/giftoftravel/a/weddingonline.htm