Our photographers were from NY, and they weren't cheap, but we did save a little money because they have a place to stay on the vineyard so they didn't charge travel fees, and we didn't have to pay sales tax because we weren't in NY. Check them out if you're interested - www.scottkretschmann.com
our photographer shoots regularly on nanatucket and the vineyard. her name is heather parker and her company is simply heather parker photography. not sure if spring is considered off season still but you can always ask them for a discount. i would certainly look into VRBO but make sure you get the required permits to hold an event, including permits for parking if it is required in the neighborhood.
Invites - Wedding Paper Divas (no RSVP cards; just made a plain sticker for the back of the card that said Repndez, S'il Vous Plait and our address, phones and emails - fun way to get messages from people!)
Photo _Judy Sargent Photography - meet her; her energy is amazing! You'll love her; very talented; very professional. Abou $2K to $3K depending on what you want
Borrowed a friend's friend's dress (look at FB pics!)
Shoes - DSW
Venue is the most costly; we are getting married at the same place as reception; no limo/cars/transportation. Not doing a program. Saves on stress!!
We're using the sound choice too! We tried to go as budget as possible...but the #s kept growing. As far as vendors go...we are getting married at the Sailing Camp, used Morrice the Florist in Tisbury, Sweet E's cupcakes instead of cake, Tea Lane catering & rentals from Tilton. 41 days to go!!!!
HI! we are renting a house on the water for very reasonable $, we are having a family friend officiate, and bringing our cake and booze from off island............. try finding photographer on the cheap and consider having them give you all the disks instead of prints and do the touch ups and prints and album yourself........... Nothing comes cheap on the island, but it will be worth every penny
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_massachusetts-cape-cod_marthas-vineyard-budget-wedding-ideas?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:94Discussion:93db9075-6a8b-4c8d-953d-2316ccee53f5Post:8349f38f-27f3-4d52-b850-f18623c5db39">Re: Martha's Vineyard - Budget Wedding ideas</a>: [QUOTE]HI! we are renting a house on the water for very reasonable $, we are having a family friend officiate, and bringing our cake and booze from off island............. try finding photographer on the cheap and consider having them give you all the disks instead of prints and do the touch ups and prints and album yourself........... Nothing comes cheap on the island, but it will be worth every penny Posted by caitgk88[/QUOTE]
Could you tell how you found the house rental on the water? Did you have to book for 7 days? I'm just starting my search and I think this might be a good option, since it allows you to bring a lot of the expensive things (booze etc) from off the island.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_massachusetts-cape-cod_marthas-vineyard-budget-wedding-ideas?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:94Discussion:93db9075-6a8b-4c8d-953d-2316ccee53f5Post:c23e12f9-8445-4b42-8433-bf0cedffe8de">Re: Martha's Vineyard - Budget Wedding ideas</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Martha's Vineyard - Budget Wedding ideas : Could you tell how you found the house rental on the water? Did you have to book for 7 days? I'm just starting my search and I think this might be a good option, since it allows you to bring a lot of the expensive things (booze etc) from off the island. Posted by Brodsterd88[/QUOTE]
Check out leddenproperties.com (its my dad - he's really good) I just started planning my wedding on the Vineyard as well and its going to be a lot of house rentals (avail for the guests too since we're bi-coastal). Best of luck!!
Thank for all the great ideas! My fiance and I are getting vey excited about a marthas vinyard wedding and are on a tight budget. We will be getting married next summer -- Can anyone help me out on a time line for booking things? How far ahead of time shoudl be have a house lined up?
Re: Martha's Vineyard - Budget Wedding ideas
Invites - Wedding Paper Divas (no RSVP cards; just made a plain sticker for the back of the card that said Repndez, S'il Vous Plait and our address, phones and emails - fun way to get messages from people!)
Photo _Judy Sargent Photography - meet her; her energy is amazing! You'll love her; very talented; very professional. Abou $2K to $3K depending on what you want
Borrowed a friend's friend's dress (look at FB pics!)
Shoes - DSW
Venue is the most costly; we are getting married at the same place as reception; no limo/cars/transportation. Not doing a program. Saves on stress!!
Good luck!
The Sound Choice DJ did my wedding and they were amazing and one of the least expensive DJs on the Vineyard.
RAWR!
we are renting a house on the water for very reasonable $, we are having a family friend officiate, and bringing our cake and booze from off island............. try finding photographer on the cheap and consider having them give you all the disks instead of prints and do the touch ups and prints and album yourself........... Nothing comes cheap on the island, but it will be worth every penny
[QUOTE]HI! we are renting a house on the water for very reasonable $, we are having a family friend officiate, and bringing our cake and booze from off island............. try finding photographer on the cheap and consider having them give you all the disks instead of prints and do the touch ups and prints and album yourself........... Nothing comes cheap on the island, but it will be worth every penny
Posted by caitgk88[/QUOTE]
Could you tell how you found the house rental on the water? Did you have to book for 7 days? I'm just starting my search and I think this might be a good option, since it allows you to bring a lot of the expensive things (booze etc) from off the island.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Martha's Vineyard - Budget Wedding ideas : Could you tell how you found the house rental on the water? Did you have to book for 7 days? I'm just starting my search and I think this might be a good option, since it allows you to bring a lot of the expensive things (booze etc) from off the island.
Posted by Brodsterd88[/QUOTE]
Check out leddenproperties.com (its my dad - he's really good) I just started planning my wedding on the Vineyard as well and its going to be a lot of house rentals (avail for the guests too since we're bi-coastal). Best of luck!!