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On a tight budget, Need some suggestions!

x0xDeZx0xx0xDeZx0x
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Hey everyone! so here's my dilemma. My FI and I have been planning to get married for such a long time (since november of 08!), however recently I became very very ill and we had to tap into the wedding savings account to pay for my medical bills. It brought us a lot closer, and has really ignited a fire in us to just do get married. We've spoken about eloping, but I felt it was unfair to him, seeing as he wants his family to be there (my parents are dead and I don't have family that I REALLY keep in contact with other than my brother). So, basically, we have to start over, but really want to have the wedding on October 7 of 2012 for sentimental reasons. We are both very laid-back and simple people. We love the thought of a beach or beachy themed wedding, but of course, that's only if our budget permits. My question to all of you beautiful brides, brides to be, and wives, is how can I get a nice wedding on a TIGHT budget.

We are willing to cut down our guestlist to about 30 to 40 people, but it still seems that the prices in my area (Jacksonville, FL) are a bit high. Any and all ideas and suggestions are welcomed. Thank you so much!!

(PS will be willing to have our wedding in any of the surrounding areas, like st augustine and even orlando)
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  • Muneca2726Muneca2726
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    edited December 2011
    I didn't have a beach wedding but i looked on the internet and I found this. Im not sure what your budget is but I hope this helps.


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  • x0xDeZx0xx0xDeZx0x
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-north-florida_tight-budget-need-suggestions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:70Discussion:87d359a4-86c3-4d0c-b2b4-90d94d2cb264Post:c8a4f029-e0ff-4ba8-bbcd-a28ab042f85d">Re: On a tight budget, Need some suggestions!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I didn't have a beach wedding but i looked on the internet and I found this. Im not sure what your budget is but I hope this helps. <a href="http://www.sunandseabeachweddings.com/beachweddingpackages.html" rel='nofollow'>http://www.sunandseabeachweddings.com/beachweddingpackages.html</a>
    Posted by Muneca2726[/QUOTE]

    <div>Oh my gosh! Thank you so much!!!</div>
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  • mary1217mary1217 member
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    edited December 2011
    Check out The Reef, it is on the beach and seemed pretty reasonable.

    Click here
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  • x0xDeZx0xx0xDeZx0x
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-north-florida_tight-budget-need-suggestions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:70Discussion:87d359a4-86c3-4d0c-b2b4-90d94d2cb264Post:c335aac4-4c53-4031-bcae-83e9b5d83a02">Re: On a tight budget, Need some suggestions!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Check out The Reef, it is on the beach and seemed pretty reasonable. Click here
    Posted by mary1217[/QUOTE]

    <div>Oh my gosh! It's perfect! Thank you so so so much!</div>
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  • kaitywaitkaitywait
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    edited December 2011
    Our wedding is at the Reef on Nov. 3 2012! They are so, so reasonably priced and I love the flexibility there.  I'd love to share vendor info! PM me or email at kaitywait@gmail.com =)
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  • hlmauneyhlmauney
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    edited December 2011
    You can also do something at one of the local parks, Riverside Park and Hanna Park are very pretty and affordable. Hanna Park has better resources though. Good luck and congratulations!
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  • SammieXO1031SammieXO1031 member
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    A vendor disobeying the rules and posting when you are asked not to .. I def. would not use someone who can not read english. You have been reported.
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  • Brittany MeadowsBrittany Meadows
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    Hello, I would recommend checking out places in St Augustine, maybe a local park or something similar would be nice also.

    If you are needing an officiant willing to work with your budget I would recommend It's Official! http://www.itsofficial.webs.com.

    Great guy, willing to travel and very professional.

    Good Luck!
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