Saturday, January 24, 2009

Can someone pull off a beautiful wedding for under (gulp) $5000?

We all know that weddings can be a little pricey.Well this New York City girl pulled off an OH So Fabulous wedding laced with the couples own unique styles for a fraction of "the usual" wedding budget. It looks like she covered all the bases. Here is the break down of expenses:


Brooklyn Botanical Garden: $350
Wedding Reception: $2,800
Groom's suit: Filene's Basement, $180
Bride's dress: Bride's dress, $27
Cupcakes: $184
Photography: $200
Invitations and favors: $70
Rings: Zales and Little King, $199 and $90
Veil: Target.com, $16.99
Bridal jewelry: Fresh-water pearl earrings and necklace purchased in Florence, $45
$350 for basic ceremony
Violinist:
$125 for one hour
Transportation: local car services, $85


TOTAL COST: $4,722





The question is....Can a South Florida girl pull this off? As a planner I am breaking all the rules when I say ....It can be done! I dare you! I dare me!


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