Young Couple With No Money!! Please Help!

Lauren
I totally understand what you are going through. I am 20 and am about to be married for the first time. I have just alittle bit of advise to help you I have done nothing, but research since I became engaged. First off relax if you love him and he loves you then anything is possible. Next try getting married in a public place I am getting married at the local landing. 26.50 that`s it to rent the park for the day. Next check into local stores for a dress alot of time a year David`s Bridal has their 99 dollar sale on dresses. Next have a friend to your hair and make-up. If the wedding is outside to create pretty pictures have the groom wear khaki pants. Keep the wedding small and simple. If you have it between 2/4 or after 7 cake and punch is perfectly fine. As far as pictures go have friends and family take them. Enjoy! I hope that maybe this helps some.

Look on ebay - you can find great deals on wedding gowns and everything else. We found the brides maid dresses under $50.00 - new never worn - from a bridal shop going out of business - the colors were right. The sizes were a little off - but we are having them altered - no problem. Go to your local dollar tree or stores for flowers etc. Go to Michael`s Craft store, you can find lots of ideas. , they have silver cake knife & srver for 12.95 ingraved, wedding flute glasses ingraved $9.95 wedding throw personalized $34.95. These are all nice - I ordered them for my son`s wedding last week - they were at my house in about 5 days. I was very pleased with the quality. I also ordered frosted glass wedding votive candle holders that were personalized for the tables (12) $7.95. The bride to be and my son was very pleased. If you have enough time just buy a few things each week - you will wind up with everything you need. Also shop target - I bought silk flowers clearanced, the guest book, brides garter, rose petals, and candles - they are all nice. I have shoopped at all the bridal shops around town (I live outside Atlanta) so we have many shops, the items I have purchased are the same quality you find in these shops - you just don`t pay the large price.
I hope this is helpful, I understand wanting this day to be beautiful and it can be on a tight budget. It does take time and a little effort but it is worth it in the long run. Good luck.
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What size do you wear? I have two gently worn gowns I am willing to sell at a good price. I have a Jessica McClintock, size 5 and a designer Paloma Blanca, size 6. If you would like to see pictures, email me at goolsbys38562@yahoo.com

Hi I have the same problem you do. Im 18 and he`s 20
You could be married in a public place or in your familys back yard. You can make your own centerpieces by coing to walmart and getting some small flowers and a glass bowl and putting a floating candle in it. You can also make a very inexpensive vail by getting lace and the fabrick from walmart. I`ve done all of this and it works great. Im getting married in May also and i live in GA. I getting married at a place called Praters Mill its a historical place from the 1800`s its beautiful and it only cost us 35.00. And your dress troubles you can go to Davids Bridal they will let you finance a dress with no money down.

Get lots of magazine!! i have found that to be my best resouce for cutting cost. I am choosing not to serve food inside just meat tray and veggie trays that saved me 4000! Pick a place that has packages that way you can save big. I got a place that includes everything all i need is a photo, invites, alchol(friiends will pay), and my bouquet and girls flowers thats it! For $4000. My mom gave us $2000 and rest we pay its just $300 a month to save for (xtra 50.00 for just in case) Feel free to email me. Good Luck!!

I too am in the same situation, I have decided to go back to school. I spoke to a woman who gave me some wonderful inexpensive suggestions. Have your wedding in the evening, and serve nibblies instead of a dinner, have each woman guest bring a flower for your bouquet. Have it outside by candle light and have the guests stand with candles for extra light. These are just a few of the things that she suggested to me. Good Luck

Also use college students for filming, photo, singing, playing, sketching etc...the possibilities are endless

Hey, Lauren. Email me directly because I have a TON of helpful info that I am doing for my wedding. We had this awesome wedding planned but then I lost my job so we thought we wouldn`t be able to do it on one income alone. We thought wrong... Email me! :) daddysgirl6283@hotmail.com