While preparing for my wedding this past May, I realized how expensive it can be to put on. I vowed to keep it quaint and not start our marriage in debt.
Of course there are the usual expenses that you can't get around if you want things legal. The Marriage License in Ontario costs $130. The officiant we hired cost $300, which seemed to be the average price when I researched online.
We had the ceremony and reception at my in-laws house. We limited the guest list to include parents, siblings, grandparents and aunts and uncles. Very few friends, but we had a few in there.
My mom was the Matron of Honour. She bought her dress at Value Village. Value Village is a great starting place for formal wear, even wedding gowns. I mean how often have these dresses really been worn? Do you want to spend $100 - $1000? Or $10 - 100?
I did splurge on my dress. But even that was only around $300.
My groom bought his suit jacket, shirt and tie at Value Village for about $50. Pants from Walmart for about $20. Handsome groom = Priceless!!!
Wedding favors and DIY invitations from the dollar store. I think they turned out great. And we probably saved at least $200.
The food was taken care of by my Baba and Uncle. Roast beef and Chicken in White sauce. Guest could have both if they wanted. And everyone seemed to enjoy the food!! This was their gift to me.
Booze and drinks were taken care of by my mother in-law and my mom.
Originally, I was going to make the wedding cake myself. Then I realized it has been years since I've made a cake. And to get it beautiful would be REALLY stressful for me. So, we bought these cakes at a local bakery. It was actually in the display window when I first went to the bakery to ask about wedding cakes. I saw it and made my decision right away. Two cakes for around $100. Vanilla with custard filling. Delish!!!
The photography was gifted to us by my Wonderful Aunt M and my hubby's Aunt S. I'm still waiting for the bulk of the photos to be edited. It's rumoured that each photographer took about 700 photos each. I might be waiting awhile - LOL.
Our Honeymoon was in Niagara Falls. Since my hubby and I usally don't work at the beginning of the week we booked a room starting on Sunday and we got a deal for booking it online.
I estimate that the whole wedding/reception and even including the honeymoon cost about $3000. Not bad at all considering I've heard of some taking out mortgages to pay for their &100000 weddings - Fools!! Or maybe I'm just lucky to have so many talented and generous people in my life.
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