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A Budget To Be Realized

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So, in response to my last post, I have done a mock budget for what I feel is important to me and my wedding experience.

Please note that yes, some prices are lower, and probably unrealistically lower too. The reason I feel I can make some important numbers cheaper is because I would learn to not try to find something "perfect" but try to find something enjoyable. I would be able to compromise a lot more than when I was first planning everything out...

Will this happen?! No clue, but that's why this blog exists!

Consider this a "hopeful," experimental budget:

Reception:
Location, Rentals, Food, Drinks: $3750??? (only if I can somehow find a cheap but nice venue and have a limited bar)
Cake: $150 (make my own yummy creation!)
Service Fees: $750 (complete guess, based on the $3000)
Gratuities: $325 (also a complete guess)
Total: $4,975

Attire:
Dress: $250 (ebay baby! plus alterations)
Tuxedo: $0 (groom's tux is usually free with groomsmen's)
Veil: $40 (planning to make my own)
Jewelry (minus the rings): $0 (use or borrow things I already have)
Shoes: $0 (use a pair I already have)
Garter: $10
Total: $300

Photography/Videography:
Photographer:$1500 (only if I can find a package with included prints)
Extra Prints: $250 (only if this amounts makes me feel like I have enough to remember the wedding by)
Photo Album: $20 (doesn't have to be anything fancy)
Videographer: $600 (only if I can find one for this price that's worth it)
DVD Copies: $30 (they don't cost that much to make/burn)
Total: $2,400

Music:
DJ: $0 (ipod route)
Musicians for Ceremony: $500
Total: $500

Miscellaneous:
Marriage License: $40 (actual researched value for NY state)
Taxes: $300 (complete guess)
Tips: $300 (also complete guess)
Total: $640

Floral/Decorations:
Bouquets: $140 (making my own, obviously :D)
Boutonnieres: $30 (making these too)
Corsages: $20 (and these...I think I'll need some help, lol)
Ceremony Flowers: $50 (lots of rose petals...)
Reception Flowers: $15 (use the ceremony's bouquets plus some more rose petals)
Table Centerpieces: $180 (for about 12 tables...?)
Cake Table: $10 (eh, the cake should be the center of attention anyway)
Candles: $25 (lots of tea lights...)
Total: $470

Stationary:
(all of these are based on getting cardstock in bulk and making them myself)
Invitations: $40 (less elaborate)
Save-the-Dates: $30
Programs: $20 (less elaborate)
Thank You Cards: $30 (buy bulk cards too)
Stamps: $120 (for the invites, save-the-dates and the thank you cards)
Guest Book: $25
Total: $265

Rings:
Bride's Ring: $500
Groom's Ring: $500
Total: $1,000

Transportation:
Cost for transport of all guests from reception site to ceremony and back.
Transport to Ceremony: $425
Transport to Reception: $425
Total: $850

Gifts:
Wedding Favors: $150 (if I'm having favors, they have to be cheap!)
Gifts for Bridesmaids: $80
Gifts for Groomsmen: $60 (he'll probably just give them nice beer, lol)
Gifts for Parents: $0 (my parents have already said no to gifts, and *hopefully* his parents will agree to none as well)
Gifts for Each Other: $75 (we won't over-do it)
Total: $365

Ceremony:
Location Fees: $650 ($6.50 per person, per 1.5 hours)
Officiant's Fee: $0 (get a friend to do the ceremony)
Total: $650

Other:
Salon Appointments: $150
Bachelorette Party: $50 (hoping my girls will buy me drinks, lol)
Brunch: $150 (hoping to have add-ons to an already included continental breakfast at a hotel)
Hotel Room: $250
Total: $600

Grand Total: $13,015

Wow.

Did I add this right?!

Wow.

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Family Photography Session | Encinitas, Ca

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Its July but there is still June Gloom in San Diego? I'm not complaining though because the clouds are like giant soft boxes providing perfect light for portraits! Susan’s family session at the beach in Encinitas was no exception. There were clouds and it was great light for portraits. In fact this family photography session in san diego was in the evening, and the marine layer still hadnt burned off.

Susan had warned me that it was practically going to be a family reunion. Family were down from all over the country. The kids were excited for Disneyland and had a great time at the beach. I had a great time getting to meet everyone and play with the little kids. Capturing photographs of little kids is probably one of my favorite things to do. Its challenging because the photos are usually spontaneous. You've got to be interacting and almost playing with them while at the same time getting ready for that moment you need to press the shutter! My wife and I have a lil guy on the way so I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot more photos of kids on the blog!

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Duff Family Photography Session

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I had a great time hanging out with the Duffs and capturing some family photographs! They are a very comedic bunch and I think I was smiling more often than them, hahaha! At one point I was adjusting some settings on my camera and then when I looked up to take a shot Byron was holding up a mask with two eye holes that he had made out of a palm branch! :) I couldn't stop laughing!!!

Aubree and Joseph are getting married this summer, so I will probably get to capture some more family shots of them soon! You can tell from the photos below that they are all a very tight knit bunch. I know a lot of times these days once the kids grow up they move far far away. So it was inspiring to see a family that has stuck together through the years. After all, family is forever!

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Vintage African American Cake Topper

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This stunning recreation vintage cake topper features a sprig of mauve velvet roses accented with faux pearls and crystals. This elegant fine porcelain African-American wedding couple features the bride carrying a delicate handmade baby pink rose bouquet with matching roses in her hair, and the groom sporting a matching pink rose boutonniere. Handpainted. Base is wrapped in moire and accented with silk cording.




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Bringing a Crowd

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So now I want a destination wedding, a good 4 hours away, but somehow still want 100 of the closest friends and family to come join us. I realize this probably won't happen and there will be people who will be unable to come.

I guess it's a good thing my family is small and most of the friends I want to invite will be my bridemaids :) So I don't see how I could be too disappointed with the turnout.

The bf's invite list --> much, much, larger than mine, but most of the relatives and a decent amount of his friends don't live in our hometown anyways, so I'm sure the same amount would travel to his wedding whether we had in it in Western NY or the Thousand Islands.

One of my biggest worries: my bf is an only child and he has mentioned that his parents may want to throw a HUGE shindig that could be more than just out-of-control...I mean his cousin had a wedding with 500 guests for crying out loud!!! Can you even imagine!?! D8

So I've already come up with a guest list ground rule: If you want more than 100 guests that badly, you'll have to pay for them. It sounds a bit rude, but the realistic fact is, I will barely be able to pay for 100 guests, so the money simply won't be there for an extra 100 heads...

But I'll deal with that when I'm actually engaged :)

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Jenn Trashes the Dress!

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Jenn Trashes the Dress!Ive been looking for an opportunity for a "Trash the Dress" session. Knowing how much Jen and Derek love to play with their desert toys, I thought we might be able to incorporate that into a trash the dress photoshoot. They jumped at the idea, and busted out the dirt-bikes and Polaris Ranger! Derek led us out to a secluded preserve near their home in Peris, California where we captured some unique shots.

Jen was brave and wore her very white wedding dress, knowing she was surrounded by dirt! We rode around for about 3.5 hours, stopping at locations with unique features, good light, and great backgrounds. It was a lot of fun and I think we got some great ttd photographs.
Jenn Trashes the Dress!Jenn Trashes the Dress!Jenn Trashes the Dress!Jenn Trashes the Dress!Jenn Trashes the Dress!Jenn Trashes the Dress!Jenn Trashes the Dress!Jenn Trashes the Dress!What can you do with that beautiful wedding dress? Well it's already dirty; and you are going to have it cleaned anyways. Why not use it for a "Trash the Dress" photoshoot! It shows your hubby your committed, since it may be able to be used again, and plus you've got some really unique photographs in your favorite dress! Id love to shoot another trash the dress session soon. If you are brave enough just let me know. Id love to try the beach, a pond or lake, a junk yard, sand dunes, or a farm.

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o.0 A Gorgeous Inspiration Board!

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Even though lovely winter weddings are dancing through my head, purple weddings will always and forever speak to me. And make my heart skip a beat <3

So I can't stop staring at this board by Weddingbee's Mrs. Rainbow:

o.0 A Gorgeous Inspiration Board!I would say more but I'm still staring.

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