Can I be honest? I am disheartened by the whole wedding planning process. I am frustrated, angry and completely worn out. And I haven't even done anything noteworthy.
Today we went to look at a reception site. The patio area was listed online at a VERY reasonable price. I should have known something was up. We get there and get the grand tour and then she quotes the price. It is 3 times what it said online. I told her what was up and showed her the website:
"Oh, I don't know why the website does that. That is our winter price for ice skating."
Needless to say, I got in the car and cried. I told Jeff that if I weren't such an honest, guilt ridden person, I would book the place online for the lower price and then inform them that it was false advertising and get my patio for the lower price.
So, my dear sweet Jeff called about 100 reception sites today. Half of them were already booked and the other half cost as much if not more than my measly budget. We did find one that sounded pretty cool- so we headed over to check it out. Scary. We walked in and felt like we were in an old church gym. I told Jeff that we should just have it in the gym if the only thing in our budget looked like that.
Then, later, we talked to his mom about his aunt doing our invitations (she told me she would do them for free). I hadn't heard anything in over a month. So, she called her in Washington and basically told us that she couldn't do them. I am not angry, I kind of felt in my gut I needed a Plan B and I have one, it just wasn't something I needed to hear today.
Weddings are expensive. I wish my daddy were super rich and I didn't need to worry about how much everything costs, but as it is, I am using my meager savings to pay for everything. I am stressing out, and poor Jeff has to calm me down.
I want to elope. (Not really, but it sounds pretty tempting)
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They are expensive. I couldn't do everything I wanted to do...couldn't even do a honeymoon. You just find a way. The only way we could to it at The Place is cause we knew we could make payments. My invitations were done by me and joanna and my photos at the wedding were Joanna. I had to do things cheap. My engagement photos were Joanna and ordered through Shutterfly. I think my most expensive things were the dress, cake and bar. You won't have to worry about the bar. What about dougs backyard?! I like that idea. Casual. Last night, the bride and groom had a small cake for them to cut and do the traditional feeding each other. then, they had cupcakes (on a cupcake holder thing) as there centerpiece with few carnations on the holder. that was real cute and i wondered if it was cheaper than a whole wedding cake??
I'm so sorry I can't be there to help you with the wedding plans. I could take all your stress and put it in my pocket so you wouldn't have to think about it:)
My brother felt the same way about having his reception at the church. We couldn't find anything within his budget so we had it at the church. It was a little more work but, it turned out beautifully. My sister Amanda has a friend who did some amazing things that made the cultral hall unrecognizable with very little cost. You may want to send her an email and ask her about it. She could send you photos.
Brandon and Shelly opted for a wedding cake with three tiers. The top layer was cake that they cut into, the other two layers were Styrofoam. No one ever knew. They served sheet cake to all the guests. All of the wedding decor supplies were purchased at Costco, Walmart or we made them ourselves. I know how difficult this time can be. Good luck I'll be thinking about you. Let me know if I can help with any wedding ideas. love ya.
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