Lately, I’ve been getting the same question pretty frequently: Did we stick to our 12k wedding budget?

The short answer is no.

Here’s the long answer:

Before I started planning, I should’ve done more research on how much average costs were for weddings and receptions in our area. I would have had a more realistic view of things. Instead we threw out an arbitrary number based on our first estimate of how much we might’ve been able to save leading up to our wedding date.

We compromised on a lot of things like decor, catering and parking for our guests. But after a lot of discussion, there ended up being some things we absolutely did not want to comprise on.

Like the premium open bar. Everyone enjoyed themselves so thoroughly, which in turn made it a crazy good time for us. And I’m so glad we were able to slip that one in.

In the end we ended up spending about 15k. We saved a lot in a lot of places but ended up going over after all.

It’s one of those things. If I had it to do over again, I’m confident we could’ve gotten a lot closer to 12k but we’re not expecting any do-overs in this lifetime.

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So here’s the thing – Lately I’ve had to decide between posting about all the stuff I have to do and actually doing all the stuff I have to do. I have so much to write about but so little time to write about it. So just to whet your appetite a little here’s a taste of posts to come:

• Invitations
• Embossed Envelopes
• Ringbearer Suit
• Ringbearer Pillow
• Groom and Groomsmen Suits
• Flowergirl Baskets
• Card Box
• Post Office Mailing Regulations
• Penny Candy Store

I’m sure there’s probably more that I’m just not thinking about right now. I’ll fill you in soon. Promise.

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Just in case you were wondering if the rumors were true, wonder no longer – 12k wedding is now listed on Alltop!

Of course we’re listed in the Weddings section with all the other fabulous blogs helping you navigate your wedding planning escapades.

Spread the word!

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Hey there.

I owe you all a big apology. Not only have I been MIA for the the past few weeks, but there was also something with my comments/email. Apparently a bunch of you were commenting on the postage rate post but I never got the notifications for them to approve them.

The bad news is the rate increase ocurred today.

The good news is, I’m sure all of you were smart enough to stock up on the necesary stamps beforehand

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Hey guys,

It feels like I’ve been neglecting the blog forever. I didn’t mean to be gone for so long but the holiday season and other stuff had me in a headlock for the past weeks. I’ve checked off  a couple wedding-related tasks since we last talked so I’ll have to fill you all in everything.

Anyway, it’s good to be back and hopefully I won’t leave you missing me so long next time

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There’s still time!

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So I know this is not wedding related. But who needs wedding stuff 24-7-365 anyway? This is a crazy good video, sent to me by my friend Nicole. Take a few minutes and go watch it at FiftyPeopleOneQuestion.com

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Take this as your formal invitation to join me on my journey as I attempt to plan a wedding for a few hundred people for $12,000 or less. You may think I’m crazy or that it can’t be done but I’m up for the challenge. At this point we don’t expect our families to be able to pay for anything so that means we need to be smart about all the choices we make in the planning process. That said, I still enjoy the finer things, so rest assured, this wedding will still look like a million bucks.

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