Bit of a rut... money savers needed!
I just recently found out that my parents cannot contribute as much as previoulsy expected to our wedding. We were working on a very strict budget in the first place ($8,000) and now that has dropped to about $6,000. I know I can still have a beautiful wedding with this budget, but since I was working with $2000 more I seem to be in a bit of a rut now. We have already spent almost $5,000 on this wedding and now we only have $1,000 for his attire, air-fare to and from the wedding (Denver, we live in DC), florist, photographer/videographer and a few other things. I guess our problem lies mostly in the airfare, it will cost us no less than $500 for that alone. I'm getting a friend to act as photographer, we're skipping the videographer and DJ/Band... any ideas on how to pinch a few more pennies ladies???
Posted by Leah; updated 10/25/00
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Hi Leah,
I just emailed a friend that has the name of a website that offers major discounts on airfares...as soon as I get a response, I will let you know.
Cya Diane
Posted by Diane; updated 10/25/00
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Leah,
I asked a friend for the website that offers discounts on airfare. She got an excellent deal when she and her family flew to California. As soon as I get a response, I'll let you know.
Diane
Posted by Diane; updated 10/25/00
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Thank you Diane! You're a doll!
Posted by Leah; updated 10/25/00
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Leah,
It is www. priceline.com.....you name your price and they look for a company willing to match it.
Good Luck!!!!!!
Diane
Posted by Diane; updated 10/25/00
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Eww....sorry to hear that you have less than the "expected" amount.... Its hard (no matter what your budget is) to suddenly 'lose' money you thought was coming your way. I missed this post when you originally posted it here...but thought I would comment now anyway;)
I am at least 'Lucky' (ha!) enough to know ahead of time that I won't be getting much in the way of monetary help. My family has promised to help however they can with man power---decorations....food... etc.
I plan to do pretty much everything myself to save money. I probably will only have what we can save....(and in my life 'saving' hasn't worked out too well for me yet.....lol). I trust though that in the end it will be beautiful no matter what. All it takes is a little planning and ALOT of extra work ...and of course help from family and friends.
Good Luck figuring it out! I will keep my eyes open for ideas that may help you cut the final costs.
Keri
Posted by Keri H.; updated 11/15/00
