Wedding on a budget...

[Dolly80]

We are trying to plan a budget wedding for 2016. At this early stage even the guest list is a nightmare! Initially was 75 day and a further 45 evening guests and, to be honest, we just can't afford that.

So, we're now considering 55 guests all day, no extras. It will be immediate family, aunts & uncles and close friends only. No cousins, friends, work mates etc. I'm sure this is bound to offend some people but I'm less worried about that and more worried if it will be boring without a big party?

I'm thinking perhaps ceremony at 4pm dinner at 6pm, live band at 8pm and evening snacks at 9.30pm?

Does this sound like a realistic plan (and hopefully not a snoozefest!)

"f) FAVOURS: I just don't see the point."

Neither do I. I have never been to a wedding where there were any, and I doubt if guests really expect them.

May you can change the wedding day to a week day that will surely help you to save money.

Hi there
I've been reading this and similar threads for some time as I am planning my wedding to be as cheap as possible. And still something to enjoy.
My thought now are: forget the tradition.
I will have just one maid of honour and she will wear whatever she wishes.
The wedding reception rustic/DIY style.
Don't bother about decorations, flowers etc, nobody will remember anyway.
Make sure everybody knows it's a day to celebrate. I so much enjoyed my relative's wedding in Israel some time ago. Nobody cares about anything there, dress/suit is the last on the list. I would like to incorporate something like that for our wedding, my kid just loves the idea.
I want to have a "proper" wedding dress, that is my one caprice. I don't want second hand, I'm scared of buying online. There are outlets that sell dresses for under £500 and I'm definitely trying to get my dress from one of them. Maybe even under £200.
So that's what I am thinking about now.