This week we are discussing invitations for our $10,000 budget wedding.  I know it has been a little while since our last budget wedding post so in case you forgot our Remaining Budget is: $5,539

We have covered the bride and groom’s attire, the linens, tables, chairs and food.  We still have some big ticket items left.  So lets get moving.

Invitations – your wedding invitations can be as elaborate as you want or as simple.  The key is that they dictate the overall style of your event.  Since our wedding is simple garden elegance and a brunch at that we need nothing more than a simply elegant invitation.

To continue with our garden theme and the colors we have chosen the Climbing Sunflowers invitation from Anne’s Bridal Bargins.

100 invites, with lined envelopes and rsvp cards all printed with return addresses – $164

Decor:

Flowers are the most often used centerpieces, however non-floral centerpieces are becoming incredibly popular.  Since we are going with a summer garden theme in KY it is only fitting that we use flowers.  So here are our centerpieces. A collection of roses, delphinium, sweat pea and greenery.  8 guest tables and 1 larger arrangement in a similar style for the buffet.

Floral arrangements done by Always Planned!

Total cost of reception decor: $750

Ceremony decor to consist of rose petal aisle and two large arrangements – total cost $250

Remaining Budget: $4,375

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This week we will discuss the venue and catering for our $10,000 budget wedding.  We already mentioned that by keeping our guest list small and by doing something more personal and different we are able to save some cash.  Now we are going to discuss a big portion of our budget – venue and catering.

One way to save money is to use what you already have access to.  Our bride is fortunate enough to have a family member with a beautiful back yard for the ceremony which is also large enough and perfect for our brunch reception.  Here are the details on rentals.  Using Lilac and ivory as our colors.

Back yard- FREE!

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Ceremony chairs – $165

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Reception tables, chairs and linens – $475

Total Ceremony and reception rentals – $640

Now on to the food, YUM!

Bluegrass Catering offers a huge variety of menu options and will do an elegant brunch for $25 per person, including service fees and taxes.  Our menu will consist of Santa Fe Eggs, Cranberry Biscuits with Turkey, Fresh Fruit, Baked Breads and Cheesecake Tarts paired perfectly with Mimosa’s!

Catering total: $1,750

Total for ceremony and reception rentals as well as catering: $2,365

Remaining Budget: $5,539

Next post will focus on invitations.

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