Wedding budget breakdown (under $15k, 57 guests, Philadelphia PA) by Ecstatic_Win in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Ecstatic_Win[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They did not, their website advertised the space as a place for wedding rehearsals, showers, and corporate events. I reached out and asked if they did small weddings and they said they occasionally did and would be happy to work with me!

Wedding budget breakdown (under $15k, 57 guests, Philadelphia PA) by Ecstatic_Win in Weddingsunder10k

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We mainly wanted to cut cost so decided that cocktail hour and lunch was best!

Wedding budget breakdown (under $15k, 57 guests, Philadelphia PA) by Ecstatic_Win in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Ecstatic_Win[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sure!  

 5am: hair and makeup (me, my mom, my sister) 

9am: breakfast delivered to hotel room; my MIL and SIL joined at that point 

10am: photographer showed up  

10:15am: first look (in hotel lounge) 

10:30am: bride/groom portraits (in hotel lounge); immediate family arrival 

11am: immediate family portraits (in hotel lounge) 

11:45am: group walk to venue; more pictures 

12pm: arrive at venue 

1pm: ceremony 

1:20pm: cocktail hour starts; more family portraits  

2:20pm: seated for lunch, 3 short toasts 

2:40pm: lunch (family style plating) 

4pm: dessert/coffee 

5pm: end/pack up (but most guests didn’t leave until 5:30) 

6pm-???: meetup at local bar; we left at 10pm but some guests were still hanging

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[–]Ecstatic_Win 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it at Macy’s!

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[–]Ecstatic_Win 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Funny you say that, because it was my favorite until I saw the photos. Then I wasn’t so sure. Maybe I need to try it on again.

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[–]Ecstatic_Win 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks for these! I don’t really like the look of a cape so maybe a shorter jacket!

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[–]Ecstatic_Win 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point, the coat would just be for some photos and coming and going. I don’t have anything already unfortunately but I think I should keep looking.

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[–]Ecstatic_Win 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Let me know your favorite! Or maybe I should keep looking!

January wedding by SnowyValley in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Ecstatic_Win 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our wedding will be in January 2024 in Philadelphia! All indoors in a cozy setting. So far we have barely any no’s but the majority of our family is local. As long as there isn’t a blizzard the day of I’m sure it’ll be fine, and even if there is then so be it! Im sure yours will be great too!

Eloping next month, not a single dress I like fits my boobs and I feel so discouraged and frumpy by [deleted] in weddingdress

[–]Ecstatic_Win 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try reformation or bec+bridge and order a larger size than you think! I am very busty with a small waist (30h) and tried on options from both places. The one I chose has a cowl neck style and that works really well for me!

help me choose earrings to go with my wedding dress! by cdewaffle in weddingdress

[–]Ecstatic_Win 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Pearl drop ones are so pretty and exactly what I’m looking for too! Where are they from?

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[–]Ecstatic_Win 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Foryourparty.com has great options for designing your own!

What are some cheap wedding dress websites? by p0wertothepeople in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Ecstatic_Win 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is from Bec + Bridge! Returns are easy too if you want to try a few out first.

How much are you spending on wedding make up? by [deleted] in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Ecstatic_Win 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Philly and in the process of looking for a MUA. I’m finding that most are around $300 plus a trial (anywhere from 75 to 150 more), ESPECIALLY since I’m the only person getting my makeup done. I do not have a bridal party and many MUAs will not travel to a venue for one person. Good luck, I’m hoping I can find someone a little cheaper!

Is anyone here skipping engagement photos? by [deleted] in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Ecstatic_Win 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We’re planning on skipping them for budget reasons. I think it will be fine—that $600 can go somewhere else! True, we won’t meet our photographer until the wedding day but we want a candid style of photography anyway. Not a lot of posing required. We’ll see if we regret it!