Hello .... new member :)

Hello and welcome we also have a small number of gueasts about 40-50 for both the wedding and reception and we have only a small budget too i am thinking about making the invitations and that myself my only advice is look around for the best deals hope you enjoy it here and your planning ? xx

Hi Emma, welcome to Hitched.

Just wanted to say hello really. Our budget is around £5k and so far so good. We've saved money by doing our stationary ourselves. I also bought an ex-sample dress from a bridal shop, which saved a hell of a lot of money from the original one I was going to buy. I haven't got much advice really on saving money other than don't rush in to anything, shop around and get plenty of quotes.

Good Luck and Happy Planning.

Anna ?

Hi and welcome! My wedding itself will be tiny - just the 2 of us and a priest! We'll have about 70 people for a reception a month afterwards, but the wedding itself will be small, for similar reasons - I've been married before and I can't face friends/family watching me say vows I said 10yrs ago.

Where are you, by the way? I'm still after a good value cake - we're veering towards M&S at the mo, but yours looks lovely!

Hi, welcome to Hitched!

My tip for budgeting is ... Ebay! I've got quite a bit from there to keep costs down. Good luck with your planning, there are lots of very helpful ladies around here x

Hi Emma, welcome!

I got your message via my e-mail but cant work out how to return it!! Sorry, I wasnt ignoring you, just being thick!

yep, we're doing a v small do- 20 guests coming away with us to the Isle of Scilly off the Cornish coast for a few days.

I'm actually loving the organisation, it seems to be so much less stressful than a big wedding (although, I might find the stress builds up!) I've made and sent all (12!) of our invites with 'infopack' things.

Our day isnt really like a typical wedding. We're getting married late morning, then having photos on the beach (fingers crossed for the weather) then back to our rented cottage for a buffet lunch/ garden party. In the evening we're having dinner in our lovely favourite restaurant all round 1 table. We cant afford to rent out the whle restaurant so we're just having a screened off section (I know some people would baulk at this for their wedding!). It should just be a lovely relaxed day where everyone has fun and we dont end up this huge focus of attention!

Hi Emma welcome to hitched....i am all for saving money and did buy my wedding dress from china...cost me £9.50...plus £90 postage and insurance...it is beautiful and as it was made to measure it fits like a glove.

love the flowers and cake.

I have been married before and the two things i did learn was from hitched and that was....shop around...always get everything in writing...and oh one other thing....

THIS PLACE IS ADDICTIVE!

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Hi Emma

Welcome to hitched, I am sure you will find this site a useful place to get ideas and money saving ideas!

Hello and welcome to Hitched!! this place is definately addictive and we are all here to help so feel free to bounce your ideas off us.

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Hello and welcome. x

Hi there and welcome, I definetly echo what others have said try Ebay for those great bargains I have got so much stuff from there couldnt be happier with all of our bargains.

Good luck with all your planning !!

Welcome to Hitched Emma!

We are having a small wedding too, just 30 of us in Greece. Whereabouts are you planning to get married?

I love your bouquet by the way, where did you get it?

We are having a smallish wedding (60 day and night) with a limited budget. So far I havn't paid full price for anything - don't be afraid to ask for discounts and shop around - look for smaller new businesses looking for the opportunity to demonstrate what they can do, also call in favours from friends - one of mine is very kindly doing the design for our invites. I have bought a sample gown which is beautiful. also my Grandad used to have a saying "it's not what you want, it's what you can do without!" Do you really need favours at £3 per head, can you cut back on the drinks or flowers. People are there to celebrate with you not judge the place settings.