Hey all!
I'm new to the boards and you all seem like a well informed group!
My fiance and I are planning a May 2011 wedding, but since we're paying for the wedding outselves the budget is pretty tight. He doesn't want to spend more than $3,000, but we're looking at almost $4,300 right now. We plan on having the wedding at Edson Hill Manor (any positive or negative reviews?), and are doing things like the flowers, music, and photography ourselves. Do any of ya'll have any other cost cutting tips?
Also just a shot in the dark, but have any of you ever had your wedding/reception in a State Park? My fiance is a ranger, and this was one of the possibilites. I was wondering if it saved any money and if you had a good experience?
Thanks so much in advance!
Re: Budget Weddings
Have you signed a contract with them?
One thing to look out for is their cake costs.
You can either pay like 4/5 a slice through their baker, or you have to pay a cake cutting fee of 2.50. Just something to keep in mind that I didn't realize till we got the contract. You also have to fill the rooms in the main house, for two nights depending on the weekend.
I have loved working with them so far, and the experience has been great!
For state parks, I have heard of Kingsland Bay in Addison County to be a beautiful place to have a wedding....
Good Luck!!!
We're going to look at Kingsland Bay this weekend. We also heard through word of mouth that the Burlington Boat House is pretty cheap, so we're trying to get ahold of them as well.
We haven't signed the contract at Edson Hill yet because I'm one of those people who have to look at EVERY option at least twice. It drives my FI nuts, but I get really good deals that way
How would I find/get in contact with a photography student? Do I just call the college? That sounds like a great idea. All the girls I know who didn't have a photographer wish that they did, so there is no way I'm not having one.. I LOVE pictures
Marie in Vermont
I've also heard the Stowehof is affordable. Good luck!