With the layoff last week still a fresh wound, it was time to revisit the wedding budget and see if there was anything to trim.
W-Day is less than two weeks away and most things are already paid for, but I was able to trim down a few things this weekend:
* moved the hair trial and appt to a cheaper salon ($120)
* Doing my own makeup now ($75)
* Honeymoon is downgraded to three days and to a closer location ($300)
* photographers are down to three hours, ($100). I'm bringing my SLR, and asking guests to take pictures as well.
* I have the option to take back my favors which would save about $60, but I'm not sold on this yet...
Last day of work is the 1st of the month and they are keeping me as busy as ever. I'm not plunging myself into the jobsearch as much as I should because the wedding is taking all my free time and energy. Just trying to take it one thing at a time.
September 22nd, 2008 at 04:20 pm 1222100407
September 22nd, 2008 at 04:22 pm 1222100554
you are doing good though...saved yourself nearly $600. I would say yes to returning favors. Guests really never remember the favor, and never look for the favor. I really doubt anyone will notice them missing.
Hmmmm...other ideas...getting cheaper bridal party gifts too...if you are unemployed- your closest friends dont want you starting marriage in debt- especially at their expense.
September 22nd, 2008 at 04:23 pm 1222100600
Some people say it is cheap looking but i think it is fun, how can you see things happening in all parts of the wedding or reception? Just put a little note with the cameras asking for extra pictures. Those that are not used up, take on your honey moon.
September 22nd, 2008 at 04:32 pm 1222101176
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September 22nd, 2008 at 08:54 pm 1222116845
I bought some at walmart three weeks ago for my nieces and nephews (science project when they came to visit.) for 5.49 for 24 pictures. It was about $8 to develop each them.
September 22nd, 2008 at 09:03 pm 1222117424
so there is an idea for you. everyone thought it was a great idea and by the next day there were so many photos up there.
September 23rd, 2008 at 01:30 am 1222133404
Not sure if you have time to order them, but I think she got hers from some sort of knick-knacks catalog, where you could buy for a discount... and they were in white/black for the wedding. Just an idea!
September 23rd, 2008 at 01:57 am 1222135037
Buying the disposables and processing all of them in hopes of getting a few decent shots (they usually take lousy pictures) would cost you a small fortune.
September 23rd, 2008 at 07:13 pm 1222197216
greengirl - great idea. I might still be returning my favors (trying to save every dollar I can) but I will make sure to include something like "please upload and share your photos" with a link to flickr/google photos/etc on the place cards.
September 23rd, 2008 at 09:30 pm 1222205421