Feeling overwhelmed :(

Try not to panic, it can be done!! I don't know of wedding locations on registry offices in that area but look for restaurants that usually have very little trade at lunchtime (esp if you can make it a weekday) - they'll often give you a good deal on hiring out a big table/area room. Good luck

Give yourself a few days to think - do you a vision of a dream wedding that you won't be able to achieve in the time frame or budget you have?

Do you want it to be a proper wedding reception type meal? When a family friend got married, she booked a table/party for her small number of guests without telling them it was a wedding - that was it can work out cheaper and open up more options than if you mention it's a wedding.

Bolton is a big enough place, I'm sure the travelling guests will be able to find accommodation.

Just to make you aware, if you get married at a venue outside of the registry office, there are additional registrar charges. Mine are nearly £500 and its upped our costs a fair bit. We were hoping to marry for £1000 but have now doubled it. Make sure you spend the money wisely and put things in order of priority x

Yeah I am aware of the charges I know it will need to be in a registry office. To be honest I don't care about the grandness of the event I just want it to be special.

The only thing needed to make it special are you and your h2b xx

I'd elope to Gretna Green and just get married with parents there as witnesses

What about this? The Hotel is on the edge off Bury going towards Ramsbottom, this is where i'm getting married in May only we've paid full price. It's really nice and the staff are brilliant, theres also about 30 rooms at the Hotel x

http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/manchester/the-red-hall-hotel-non-accommodation/33557803

Is there a function room or nice hall to hire somewhere that's close enough to hotels in the town? You could then perhaps get informal catering such as Hog Roast, BBQ, Fish & Chips etc which is less per head than a 3 course meal and you could provide your own booze? Or perhaps a nice pub that would do food and then you simply have a cash bar? If you get a later slot at the registry office then people can be ready to go straight for the evening meal. In your own venue you could decorate it yourself for next to nothing and outfits / rings don't have to cost the earth to look lovely (some people have shared some amazing bargains on here).

I know it's daunting at first but there are loads of bargains to be had and places like this are great for sharing deals and suggestions etc. Good luck!

I am having a tiny wedding, no guests at all. It doesn't mean it won't be special. You do have to feel comfrotable with that though.

You could get married in a registry office, just the 2 of you, or elope somewhere and then have a blessing and or a party for friends and family later on, after baby is born if necessaary? That way you can have best of both worlds if you want his family to be involved?

Or just speak to your favourite pub/restaurant and see if they can do you a deal so you can have everyone there? Plenty of places offer cheap reception deals if out of main season. You could just have a buffet reception rather than full meal which will keep costs down.

Your family can find their own places to stay so no need to worry about that, just find a place you like and the rest will fall in to place.

You don't have to have a big traditional wedding to have lovely memories