Loriann Carrigan: I think there is nothing wrong with having an adult reception. In fact as a mom I really enjoyed going to a wedding without my kids in tow.What is your reason for 18 and older? I understand having no children but not quite sure about why no teenagers. If it is because there will be alcohol then it should be 21 and up.I would just stay 18 and up reception to follow. If you were to put "adult only reception" I think you would have teenagers there because Adult Only makes you think no small children. Good luck and I hope you have a beautiful wedding....Show more
Jed Porada: Hi. Sorry, but I am not a big fan of these for a bouquet. I DO, however, think that they would be cute and very offbeat for centerpieces and I absolutely LOVE the idea for invitations. Very different! I just don't like them for an actual bouquet...but for the other elements (centerpieces and invites), I think it would be nice and very different.
Malcom Bourek: we are maki! ng our own invitations. we're doing it to save money and because my fiancé is good at that stuff.so far we have hired the decorator and photographer and are looking to book either a DJ or band (i want DJ, FMIL wants band; they offered to pay... *dilemma*). the decorator is handling the bouquets and centerpieces, but you could do that yourself if you wanted to.we did not hire a wedding planner, so we're getting all the vendors ourselves.congratulations and best of luck! ^_^EDIT:also, if your venue allows, provide the alcohol for the bar yourself. it's MUCH cheaper than getting it from the hall (i know, i used to be a wedding bartender) and you get to keep the leftovers (and sometimes return the unopened bottles)....Show more
Bryant Chaudhry: I am doing my own center pieces and bridal bouquets. I am also catering my own event. I am putting together the ceremony myself, I made my own ring bearer pillow and guest book. I am doing it to save some money. I am also goin! g to do my own programs, place cards, and table numbers. I am ! also doing all of my wedding planning myself.
Robin Marchione: Quite a bit, actually. Basically, we're doing everything ourselves except for music, photography, and catering/cake. In a way, we're DIY-ing the bar- we've opted to hire a bartender and supply him/her with alcohol we're buying ourselves, instead of buying it through the caterer (don't know if that counts as a DIY).
Wilfred Santacruce: We made our own invitations and rsvp cards. Our reason was two-fold. Firstly, we definitely wanted to save money (we only invited 26 people and most invitations bought online or personalized in a store had a limit of well over 25). Secondly, I wanted a very specific design to go with my colors and couldn't find it anywhere. They took a long, long time but it was well worth it in the end! We're also doing the video ourselves--we can't really afford to hire a videographer on top of everything else, so we're borrowing my fiance's cousins professional video camera, and! then my fiance has a great program on his computer for editing videos later. Lastly, we're making the reception DVD ourselves, but I kind of thing most couples end up doing that themselves...right? :)...Show more
Charis Deguzman: We are DIYing the invitations, the favors, the flowers (one of my BMs used to be a florist), programs, the cake will be made by my fmil, the wedding arch will be made by my ffil, and some decorations will be done by us as well. I love DIY projects, and it is also a good way to save money!
Clement Viscarro: Well my mom is doing my flowers b/c she is good at it and it's a way to save money.I am doing the invitations, wedding planning, food, cake, hair and make-up, partly to save money but mostly b/c I enjoy to do these things and am good at them.And we are having friends and family do the video/photography to save money.
Elva Batie: Thats awful, you will be left with a load of old fogies but if thats what you want its up to you.J! ust say only over 18's please, and leave it at that.
Donny Bankso! n: You can put that you are having an adult only reception. That's what our invitations say.
Torri Tippey: I think they are really cute and fun! Plus they will cost a lot less. It's your day and don't worry about what others think. Best of luck!
Kassie Kay: The best things to DIY in order to save money are the decorations, centerpieces, flowers, the wedding cake, invitations. Do not skimp on photographer or catering because you will be pissed if your pictures are bad and your guests will not enjoy themselves if the food is bad. Guests always remember the food and drink, the married couple always remember the wedding through the pictures. Everything else will be no big deal if something goes wrong or isn't done professionally....Show more
Asley Quickle: Go for it, like you said you want your wedding to be fun and offbeat then that is the way to go. I don't think they are tacky it will be a topic of conversation at your tables and it also reflects your pe! rsonality. Best of Luck
Sunshine Holets: In most cases, in order to obtain a marriage license BOTH of you would have to be present. And you are not married as soon as you obtain a marriage license, you would have to be married by an officiant in order to be legally married. And I'm curious..how is a long-distance marriage gonna work out? I've heard of long-distance relationships but not marriages.
Amada Greising: There really is no good way to put this on the invitation, but wedding etiquette experts recommend that you just address the invitation to the actual adult people you are inviting. For instance, if you are inviting Joe and Mary Smith but don't want them to bring little Joe Junior, just put Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith on the invitation envelope. That implies that Junior isn't invited. However, if the Smiths were to go ahead and just include Junior's name on the RSVP card anyway, it is totally appropriate and fine for you, your fiance, or your mom (whoever ! is closest with the guest) to call them and say, "We're sorry, but this! reception is going to go pretty late into the night, and we're only inviting guests over 18." Then if they have a problem with that, which they very well might, they'll just opt to decline the RSVP.
Curtis Josef: Basically everything. I made my:1. centerpieces2. Boutineeres/corsages3. Bouquets-I actually am using button bouquets4. I am doing my own make-up5. Invitations6. food-we're doing a dessert buffet and my family is helping7. decorations-our arch, etc8. My hair piece9. My menu cars-little cards so everyone knows what each dessert has in it, etc. 10. Half of my bridesmaid presents-I did get them all something to go with it, but I got jewelry made for them by a friend who does a really great job. 11. We also stocked our bar so we could have an open bar. My cake is being made by the husband of a friend who is a pastry chef, our friend is DJing for free (she is a professional but we're very close friends), another friend who is a photographer is doing our pics, e! tc.I also put my favors together-old fashioned hard candies in organza bags/. I did buy my dress-blue cocktail with black crinoline underneath because I wouldn't dare make that. Some of this stuff I did simply because I wanted to and couldn't imagine paying someone else to-like the centerpieces. Other things I was just really lucky to get a good deal on and some things I had to learn to make to save money. I lost my job two months before the wedding so we had to get really creative. My wedding is this Sunday, and I have to say, I'm pretty proud of my self. A wedding that could've easily cost around 10,000 cost us less than 5,500....Show more
Antonette Shappy: as much as possible!!! haha
Germaine Tieken: hmm honest opinion? not a big fan of them cute but maybe not for a wedding you could consider something liek thishttp://www.deliciousbuds.com.au/products.asp?cat=2... but again im not sure if its approitate for a wedding would be a very cool centerpeice though e! specially the lindt ones
Elden Bardach: Cute As A Button Centerpi! eces
Soraya Coodey: I didn't DYI anything. My SIL did helped me produce the menu cards and the invitation inserts. She works for a paper company and has handled many events, so she is in the field.Everything else I left to the expert hands of professionals. I do not have the time, patience or skills for delicate projects.Good luck...Show more
Myron Leftwich: I do enjoy DIY-ing, but ultimately I NEED to save money. On our budget we might as well ask everyone to meet us at Denny's ...and pay their own way. = )You have to be careful when taking on DIY- it can actually cost more to do it yourself if you don't do your research.I am doing my own floral, favors, programs, invites and more. This is the look I'm going for...http://www.bridalbuds.com/wp-content/uploads/mason...with this canopy...http://www.projectwedding.com/real_wedding/show/je...I'm fortunate to have a couple of close people who love this sort of thing too and will help a bit.Rustic, french countrysid! e is fairly easy to pull off on the cheap- if you are willing to do most or all of the work. We are also putting together a lounge area, my fiance and dad are building the furniture and I'll be covering it. My dad is an amateaur (but great) carpenter. http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/wp-content/uplo...Are you doing any DIY?...Show more
Gregory Dilg: That is a great idea!!!! Those are soooo cute. I think that you should do it. Flowers can cost a fortune and make members of your bridal party sneeze. I've never heard of anyone allergic to buttons....but there is a phobia of them. You might want to make sure that no one has it.
Chris Wilczewski: I had on mine...Adult Reception to FollowIt's simple and straight to the point.
Reyes Brunell: Wow, some of you have quite impressive lists!Lovin: I did our invitations, programs, all printed materials, and a cherry blossom wish tree... those were DIY and I loved every minute of it. I did it because I enjoy it. Bu! t flowers I dont know the first thing about, and baking Im not interest! ed in. Catering I just assume leave to the professionals. Additionally, we travelled and so did most of our guests, so there was a limit to what I could prepare and bring with me. If we lived in the US and had a house with a lovely backyard, I would have love to do a backyard chic reception with an atmosphere like the links you show. You have good taste. We went for a winery in CA, and I think it accomplished a rustic/elegant atmosphere. So basically I DIY-ed what I knew I could handle....Show more
Gennie Shauer: We are doing them b/c of our tight budget. Some things I wouldn't do if we had the money, like catering. Right now I plan to make the proteins and most likely some fam members will bring a couple of the sides but I hate that. I hate that we have to worry about set-up and that they have to bring food it seems to go against the purpose of a reception. However, most family don't mind and wouldn't see it any other way. I'm doing my own centerpieces, which I would! probably do if we had the money, it's a fruit and flowers displayed in glass cylinders and fat candles. We are also stocking our own "bar" by that I mean we are providing a couple of cocktail options and a couple of different beers and maybe a case of white wine. I'm doing our reception cards, invites, and save the dates. Thank God for MS Publisher and free card stock. I'm also doing edible favors, either cupcakes or a deconstructed strawberry shortcake, maybe canned jam. Anywho, I'm also baking our cake, I've decided to do two cakes placed on separate pedestals. My fiance doesn't want a DJ, and I sorta do. I found one for 125 bucks but it's between the IPOD and DJ right now, so that might be DIY as well. I think the DJ is losing so that money can go to the stocked bar.Edited to add: we are also doing our own pictures. I've seen photojournalism at cheap prices (prices we can afford) and it's the same quality as my mom or stepfather's digital camera work. So that's what I'm! going to do, our family has digital cameras and I'll ask my mother and! stepfather to take pictures and send them to us later on....Show more
Jarrod Darnall: I am DIYing pretty much everything, whether this means I physically do it or I employ a close friend to help out. In a Spanish family, everyone has connections.Mainly and initially it was to save money but lately I feel good that I am using things that won't just be purchased for the wedding and then never used again. I will be DIYing my invitations, flowers, decor, accessories, hair, make up, transportation (ie. driving myself) and food. For my decor I am using things from my home that I have packed away or I scour the thrift shops for vintage items. Same with accessories the wedding party is wearing. (I am having a 1930's Art Deco Wedding)I am going to go to a flower shop or wholesale shop and buy various flowers I like in my wedding colours and assembly them myself (with the help of my mom who is awesome at that kind of stuff).My SIL is studying to be a cosmetologist so she c! an do or give ideas for hair and make-up.I am DIYing food because I don't feel a caterer can replicate it as well as my mother in law and grandma can make it.Since I will be saving money on those items I would like to have a professional photographer and a band or at least a DJ. And I am not touching the cake, I personally suck at baking and I think this is best left to the professionals, especially for transport.I have always been a naturally frugal person (from the Irish side of my family) and I feel good when I save money or resources. I always feel like things cost way too much (especially when it comes to weddings) and that I can make them myself, so I do....Show more
Zora Mazzie: I'm not a huge fan of flowers so while I was looking for fun alternatives I came across these button bouquets! Both sites can make centerpieces and boutonnieres too.http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6110044http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8502I think they're cute but I'm wonder! ing what other people might think. My wedding isn't going to have ONE c! olor theme, it's going to be a funky mish mash of colors. I'm going for an offbeat and unique wedding, but I'm worried about crossing that line between funky and tacky. If you have any offbeat ideas that might help me in planning this unique wedding please share!...Show more
Ollie Hamiel: Those are so fun! I love them! I don't think that they are tacky at all. Your wedding should be about your personality and what you like, and if that shows off your personality, then by all means, that is what you should have!
Burt Stoecklin: I am DIY-ing my invitations, the labels for my favors, my veil (I made it myself- it's more of a flower wreath than a veil- for my hippie wedding), my bouquets, and possibly my iPod playlist for the reception. It is partly to save money, but frankly I'm kind of a control freak and I absolutely love creative projects, so I'd be kind of disappointed if I didn't get to handle a lot of the crafty stuff myself.
Roxane Leathers: NO. You h! ave to be together in person in the same place to get married. You shouldn't want to marry someone who isn't physically in front of you anyway.
Rosalia Hibler: We're doing it to save money.My fiance said he'd rather spend more on the rings than the wedding cause thats what I'll be looking at for the rest of my life.But here's our list we're saving money on:Food(family making it)invitations(printing out myself)cake(Fiance's mom)no flowersmusic(my IPOD)photos(friend taking them)...Show more
Robin Tommie: if you had a marriage lincense i think you are techinally married also you could have someone marry you over the phone i don't know if a preist would do this but you could have a friend get ordainded over the interent
Antonia Boomershine: Invitiations and Save the Date CardsCenterpiecesFlowers
Brittney Inabnit: he is in other country and we wanna be legally married now not later can anyone give me adive or help me please
Olen Penhallurick: We are! DIYing pretty much everything except the food, the photos and the clot! hes. So here is the list:InvitationsCakeCentrpieces and reception decorationsFlowersVeilCars (using our own)Photo albumHair MakeupCeremony decorationsBridesmaids gifts (except the earrings)Favours.The reason for all the DIY is because I refuse to pay 'wedding' prices for things that can be made so much cheaper with minimal effort. So I guess it was to save money, though most of the things we are making I have not seen anywhere in stores. Plus I'm good at it....Show more
Nell Dipiero: My wedding was Nov 27 08. It was mostly a DIY affair to fit the small budget.DIY items:Invitations, (design and wording)Place cardsWedding Programs for guests (design and wording)researched and found vows, printed out wedding ceremony wording and program flow sheets (in places word for word and in full for Minister )Two tiered wedding cake (gluten and dairy free)bride's boquetcake decoration flowersmum's corsagegroom and father of bride button hole flowerswedding gown (from design inspira! tion to completed end product)underlay for battenberg tableclothkneeling cushionslocated matching tulle for veilMusic from CDs.Non DIY services:the garden venue, reception photographersuit hire (had to fit groom at home and return suit for adjustments)hair and make upveil construction.Vintage car. (provided by friend as wedding gift)Groom's cravat ( suit hire organised a dressmaker to make it from my gown's fabric.)The most fun was DIY the cake, stationary, flowers and dressmaking.The hardest and most time consuming: the gown! The most rewarding: the gown and cakes....Show more
Brock Anwar:
Rosella Figliola: Make it a closed reception, invitations only and request that guests be 18 or over.
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Ulrike Hert: Everything!Well, except for the dress. I bought that used off of our local Craigslist.Everything from invitations to the music is being done by us. We just couldn't comprehend spending thousands on one day. Having a laid back party! , and a spectacular time with our guests (with no pressure of everythin! g being 'perfect') is far more important to us.Invitations were bought at Michaels. Blank card stock with envelopes (100 invites for $25). We designed and printed them ourselves.Wedding dress and flower girl dress were both bought used, and saved a TON of money!Ceremony and reception venue are both free. We're having it at my parents country home (they run a Bed and Breakfast, so there is TONS of room. Plus it's on 134 acres, with a beautiful 4.5 acre limestone quarry).Flowers are free, courtesy of my mothers garden. We'll make all centerpieces and floral arrangements ourselves.Photography is free. My brother is a professional, and is doing our wedding as a gift.Outdoor dance floor is being built by my father. Cheaper than renting!Food is being catered by us. Other than the main dish (Prime Rib), which is being provided by a friend of the family, and cooked by him as well. We're doing all salads, side dishes, baked potatoes and veggies. For a guest list of 80. My! mother is experienced in providing for large groups, so there's no worries.Music is being done by us. Renting a DJ was just not in the budget, so we're renting all the same equipment. Using our iPod or laptop, and having a friend work the sound when we need certain songs played. We have a huge range of music for all different tastes. Everything from oldies, to hip hop, to country.I haven't decided yet if I'll make a small cake for cutting, or we'll pick one up (not a 'wedding' cake, as I am not willing to dish out a few hundred dollars for a cake). We'll be getting a black forest sheet cake, and serving it with ice cream for our guests. In addition to a candy buffet that we're also organizing ourselves. I'll be getting unique vases and such from thrift stores, and we're heading to the Bulk Barn to pick out all our favorite candies.So yah...everything possible detail is being planned and carried out by us. It's going to be a busy busy week, but well worth it. THOUS! ANDS of dollars saved is most definitely not a bad thing. Our entire w! edding budget is about $3000. That's including the dress, food and alcohol (which will be an assortment of wines for dinner, beer, hard stuff, and cocktail mixes).It will be a laid back, yet classy outdoor wedding. Complete with the romantic glow of paper lanterns and candles. This photo was my inspiration for pulling the whole thing together...http://www.brittproductionsblog.com/wp-content/upl......Show more
Shena Etulain: "No Minors"?
Wilmer Skidmore: I think they're definitely offbeat. I like the look of them for something different if I was having a party or something ... but for my wedding I prefer real flowers. I am very into fashion and offbeat things myself as well, but for some reason I really want my wedding to be classic and timeless. Of course it's your wedding though, and you can do what you feel is best! If you want button bouquets, then go for it! I don't think it's "tacky", but it's definitely different. It's not going to be for everyone! 's taste, but if it suits you and your FH, then that's all that matters in the end....Show more