Need help with Brisbane Wedding....

[tga86]

Hi, well my df and I have finally decided to get our butts into gear. We have between now and April 2012 to get married (personal deadline) and want to do it as budgeted as possible. We have found a perfect ceremony, reception and first night venue, have the rings and dress...but seem to be stuck now.

If anyone could help that would be great... (oh we have a max of 60 guests)

:flowerz: We want to find a photographer who is cheap but still offers some great packages (pref inc ceremony and some reception, we don't want mock pics of cake cutting and first dance, we want the real things)


:flowerz: We want ideas for Bonbonierre that isn't going to cost us a fortune...preferably a keepsake and not something that would be eaten etc


:flowerz: we have found some beautiful bridesmaids dresses on eBay (anyone with feedback on the chinese companies etc would be great) but havent seen any suits (our son is 18 mths, but may be as old as 4 when we get married)


:flowerz: Table centrepieces...the reception package does include flowers but we were thinking something a little different like Big bowls filled with lollies etc (lots of kids are attending) and I wanted a bowl in the middle of each table with goldfish but someone said they apparently die really easily with all the flowers and lights etc


:flowerz: Lastly we are trying to keep it small, close friends and our families. Unfortunately this is where we are tempted to elope. So far we have our immediate families - parents, siblings, grandparents...the problem is with all the aunts/uncles. My df has only one aunt that is associated with his family and we would like her to come. I would also like my mum's brother and his family there but then there is my mum's sister & family (who we see just as often as mum's bro), and then my dad's 2bros, & 1 sis +families who we don't see as often but who i would still like to be involved. The prob is some of them don't get along and cause trouble, i don't kow whether to chance them coming or not, and i don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. I have thought of talking to my mum and dad (who are separating) but my dad would prob get upset and take offence to us even considering some of his family not being there...I am really stuck on what to do


Anyway if anyone can help with anything it would be great to hear from you

Thanks :wave:

[Miss_N]

Hey! :)

We have just started looking into our wedding/planning our engagement party and I read your post thinking 'Wow! I could of written this myself'! :laughing:

We are planning an April 2011 wedding. I am also VERY interested in the dresses from China. I am considering even buying my Wedding Dress from that sort of an Ebay seller. I figure if worse comes to worse and I don't like it I can sell it back on Ebay! And where else am I going to find a beautiful dress for $200!!!

I have started looking at photographers too! I feel like this is one of the most important things because its what you will keep for the rest of your lives! I dont want anyone at the reception though. And don't mind just getting all the images on disk as long as they have been professionally edited and re-touched. :yes: I think to have someone there the whole day you will be looking at a couple of grand. Maybe contact your local TAFE and ask about photography students who need to build their portfolios???

Can I ask where u are having your reception? Im still hunting for reasonable venues but think I have found a place for our engagement party so thats a start! Lol!

Have you trawled Ebay for bonboneirre ideas? I can only think of ones that can be eaten! :D

I like the ideas of lollies in bowls on the tables too! :)

[abijo]

Congratulations!
I found this site was awesome for inspiration. So many ideas on tables, gifts and photos.
http://creaturecomforts.typepad.com/photos/wedding_blogs_az/


I work with a group of artists that specialise in creative weddings, between us, no project is too hard! I could put you in touch with some ‘up and coming’ photographers just finishing a course or starting business that would charge a bargain price. keep in mind they may miss important moments due to lack of experience with weddings. Easy way to fix this is to make a list of the shots you want and ask for two even three photographers. This will still be cheaper than a professional and you will be spoilt for choice! + By just paying for the digital images then organising your own prints, photo book etc you can save a bucket load.


love to help in any way possible

[Jess988]

Hello, I remember my mum telling me about a thing they had on today tonight (or one of those shows) about dresses from china, try doing some searches on google. All I remember her saying was this lady saved heaps of money and the dress was great. Cos I think the ones on eBay also ask for ur measument so it's kinda made to fit