Ok first of all I know that 'budget' and '127 guests' don't exactly go hand in hand. Here's the breakdown- DP's family- 15. DP's friends plus spouses and children- 39. My friends, a few with guests- 20. My family- 53.
Now I know the obvious answer is to shave a chunk off my family but here's the thing- in the last few years we've had precious little to celebrate- my father died of cancer a year and a half ago- so I feel that my wedding will be something that can unite my family and that they'll really make an effort for. There are certainly a few I want there more than others, but I would feel absolutely awful, not to mention rude picking and choosing among my cousins, only two of whom are only children (Irish family=shitload of cousins).
DP and I will be paying for virtually the entire thing ourselves with minimal family contribution- realistically we're looking at about a 10K budget. Wedding will ideally be in London or Essex, within the next year.
Help!! Any ideas/suggestions/recommendations/pearls of wisdom??
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London wedding on a budget- 127 guests. Help!!
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WanderingNotLost · 01/07/2016 22:08
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