OUR WEDDING WE CAN'T AFFORD

Sorry that your fiancee lost his job...this economy is really getting the best of a lot of us. All I can say is to keep things in perspective as you are no matter what size the wedding is and all the planning in the world when it all comes down to it you are marrying your soul mate. Even if you have everything your heart desires it doesn't guarantee a good marriage.

I feel so sorry for you.Dont feel like your the only one who wont be having your dream wedding.Because my FH is truck owner operator and business for him has been really slow lately so our finances became very strained and we had to shift some things around as well.But it has been tough and we are making the best out of it just try to think about it as your marrying the man of your dreams and how or where you do it shouldn't matter.Best of Luck and GoD Bless you both!

Thanks so much. I was so concentrating on the fluff of planning a wedding that I forgot that I had the MOST important thing that holds a marriage together. LOVE. I still would like my big wedding but I guess I can always have it another day. Thanks again.

My husband lost his job during 2008 and eventually found a new one, your situation will turn around too! Life is not always fun or fair and sometimes it is down right awful. In the meantime, you have one very important goal and that is to create the best wedding you can on your new smaller budget. One way to help make that happen is to do your own weding flowers. It has become a very popular thing for brides and their wedding parties to do before the wedding together. If you are interested, you might take a look at our wedding flower packages which might be just what you need to ensure you wedding is beautiful.

All the best,

DeeDee

www.freshrosepetals.com

Wow thanks so much for the website. I went on there and checked it out. You really have some great prices. Thanks again for your kind words.

It's really hard not to concentrate on everything being so perfect this is hopefully a once in a life-time event. So no matter how much people tell you it's going to be ok, or that little voice tells you it's going to be ok it's hard to listen to it. I'm telling you when my husband picked out his tux we got into a car accident, all but one of my BM's dropped out of the wedding so I had to replace them, we had no money, and on my B-Day my car was set on fire and was completely destroyed...Omg I had the best wedding at least to me and things that I didn't expect worked out better than I intended it to. So eventhough right now we are struggling financially because we still don't have transportation and live somewhere you need transportation my marriage is wonderful so I keep telling myself even when I get frustrated that I wouldn't want the materials to have a marriage that I regret being in.

Very sorry to hear about your situation. Too many people think that they "need" this or that to have a great wedding. You can take the smallest location and turn it into a great wedding. I have been to humungo elaborate locations where there were unsociable people----no matter how much they spent on their wedding they were still difficult people. Just take the love you have for each other and enjoy the day-- no matter where it is and even if everyone has to purchase their own meals at a small little eating establishment.

I am booked on your wedding day-- or I would offer to take a few photos of you and your husband. If you want to meet in a Starbucks one day-- and buy me a coffee I can take a few photos of the two of you-- that you will be extremely proud of.

All the best.

Scott

www.StatsonPhotography.com

It can be beautiful no matter what..after all its not about the wedding but the marriage. I dont know what the weather is like in your area but have you thought about an outdoor reception...my friend had her weeding reception in a friends very beautiful backyard and it was gorgeous. Its amazing what you can do on a small budget!

I'm sorry to hear your FI lost his job and Wedding Planning has become more difficult for you. I lost my job in Aug. after returning back from my sister's wedding. The economy stinks. My hubby keeps even telling me how he doesn't think we'll be able to afford our Dream Vow Renewal (we just had a JOP marry us almost 2 years ago) and just had our real wedding day just us. There are ways to still throw together something classy on tight budgets. We're trying to keep our Tax Returns in savings besides getting all of our bills paid over the next few years and whatever our Tax Returns can help us afford, we'll work with that as our budget. If you're able to buy things as money allows little by little it will help you not spend so much for your Wedding and still get everything you want to fit in your budget. Are you able to borrow someone's back yard and have a back yard wedding? That won't cost anything. I hope things turn around for you and you can still keep your Wedding as you want it.

Hi lusoul, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I'm sorry to hear that some unexpected challenges have come your way recently, but do not lose hope. And don't forget that you and your husband committing your lives to each other is the important part! I've been to several pricey weddings where the marriage didn't last for five years!

My husband and I had a goal to make our wedding look like it cost more than it did. We spent in total about $3,000, including the reception, which catered to about 200 guests. It can be done!

I kept the decorations simple, using candles from my home-based business, daisies, and seashells. Candles make great decorations and are easy to dress up. I made my veil, decorated the ring-bearer pillow, and used artificial flowers (no one notices these things).

If you would like more information on the candles I used, check out my wedding wire page at www.weddingewire.com/brillianceonabudget. I'd love to help you in any way I can.

I am a local florist that can help with your ceremony and reception peices. Please contact me and I am willing to do it free! ***************@***.***

Grrrr.. I feel so bad to hear that, I am about to book a wedding with a client that day..I am not yet. I would urge to do our love story contest which involves free photographer, DJ, limo.. however, I am open to give you a free engagement shoot.. let me know ...remember this is toussaint photography rules there is no norm when it comes to your wedding because you as the groom and the bride is "The" norm ... therefore, as long as both of you are there, this is what matters..

cheers

Toussaint, U

I am a local planner that can help you find a reception hall that will allow you to bring in outsdie catering. I may also have a connection for you to get a free photographer. Please let me know if you're interested. Congrats and do not stress. Everything will be fine.

Lusoul, don't lose hope that your wedding day won't be the fairy tale you dreamed of. It may be an adjusted fairy tale wedding, but look at these people that are willing to help you have your dream wedding.

I am so touched just as a reader that you have offers of help from a photographer, florist and wedding planner already. So you see? People care and you WILL have a beautiful day. Congratulations. Let us know how it turns out, ok?

Sorry to hear about the lost of job. Your not alone....try not to stress and know "If there is a will there is a way" You can make it happen. Sounds like you have a wonderful family for support. Look at this wedding on my site.

http://vivedtreasures.smugmug.com/gallery/6145776_eNahb

This couple had very tight funds to work with. The church got together and gave them a wedding during the Sunday Services and a Local Florist helped them by working with them and creating something wonderful. The food and cake was in the church basement and everyone was very happy for they were there to share the LOVE. It was wonderful. If they can do it... you will too. You will look back and have wonderful thoughts of your Special Wedding Day and how everyone pulled and pitched in to make it happen. That will be the BEST memory ever.

Vivian Souders - Photographer

VivedTreasures Photography

Hi

Sorry to hear about your troubles and the sad fact is with the current economic situation your story will not be the only one but if we all work to gether we can get through this. Anyhow if you have not found a venue yet I know of a couple of places/ideas for you and maybe I can help you in the entertainment dept. Give me a call or e-mail me and lets talk

We are very to hear about your situation. Check out our site www.nemaphotography.net/blog and see if our style fits yours! If it does then we can definitely make something happen! Don't give up hope! Things will be just fine! =)

I just realized that,the only thing that should matter when two people decide to get married and that is 1. GOD first and 2. Commitment, I'm planning my Wedding on limited funds and I'm only having a Wedding, we are going to eat dinner together at a resturant in Callaway Gardens just my immediate family. If I were you I would find someone with a big backyard have a Wedding, your cake and champagne, and forget the rest, I would take any extra funds a book a Hotel some where an hour or two away from home and just relax for a couple of days, this will not put extra on you and your Fiance'. You and I both have to remember there is LIFE after. I also realized that the reception is sort of a thank you to your guests, but , what's wrong with just saying THANK YOU?I don't want to go into my marriage in debt..I REFUSE TOO.Keep your head up I pray that your future Husband finds a job very soon,not for just your wedding but for your future..take care

Sorry about that your fiancee lost his job. My nephew is going through the same situation as well. His fiancee lost her job.

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I know exactly how you feel. And its not even our fault. People are getting laid off left and right, because businesses just can't afford to keep them on staff. My fiancee moved here from Massachusettes and he had a job for about a month when they laid him off. And he hasn't been able to find a job since. All I keep seeing everytime I think about it is my big day going down the drain.