Beginner Bride - Estimate Help!

[allaboutodd]

I'm new to this whole thing and was hoping for some help as far as estimates and budget planning. If any of those who have already gotten married at ROR or already have planned for their upcoming wedding can provide me quotes on how much they have spent - it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!

[ErinB]

Try this thread:

 

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t933

 

Or do a search for budget. There are lots of threads! You could also PM a ROR bride for more specific help.

[Spazz]

Here is what I'm spending at the ROR:

"free wedding package"(incl. minister & legal fees): $250

hair at Renova Spa: $85

cost of Welcome Party @ Seagrape: $700 ($10 per person)

cost of wedding dinner @ Plantation for 4 hours: $1000

cost for open bar @ Plantation: $850 ($10 per person)

dj @ Plantation: $600

wedding cake: $250

steel drum band: $350

upgraded bridal bouquet: $159

2 corsages for mothers: $40

aisle runner: $45

photographer: maybe about $1000

 

What I'm not paying for (free at ROR):

rehearsal & rehearsal dinner

using basic decorations at ceremony and reception

not upgrading bridesmaids bouquets

not getting an upgraded menu for the wedding reception dinner

 

Hope this helps!

[Agape Gems]

I just got back this weekend from my wedding, here is what i spent:

 

$250 for ceremony/minister

$350 steel drum band 1hour

$250 rent the disco for 2 hours- this included open bar and dj

$120ish for hair (trial and day-of)

 

I brought my own bouquet and ceremony decorations, there was no charge for these to be hung and I brought my own photog. The florist emailed me this weekend (a week after my wedding) with price qoutes for the bouquets that I liked and they were all $180-$250, matching bout $40 each, and hair orchids $15 each. The bouquets are the ones in my siggy below.

 

I will be posting my review with details either tonight or tomorrow, but feel free to PM me if you have specific questions.

[J&M]

Hi

 

We spent

 

Royal pkg. - $1000.00

2 planters @ side of archway $170.00

Bamboo archway $200.00

2 bags petals for isle and tossing $80.00 ( we brought our own silk bouquets)

steel band 1 hr. $350.00

Hor'derves ( 11 ppl) $132.00

Hair and nails $120.00

11 chairs covered and pink sashs $165.00

photoshop $ 780.00 ( 50 pic CD and video)

tipped Chandlyn $ 50.00

tipped waiter @ dinner $ 50.00

tipped waiter @ horderves $25.00

We didn't have a reception as we had a small amount of ppl

[PrecisePlans]

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Originally Posted by twelve_piece I just got back this weekend from my wedding, here is what i spent: $250 for ceremony/minister $350 steel drum band 1hour $250 rent the disco for 2 hours- this included open bar and dj $120ish for hair (trial and day-of) I brought my own bouquet and ceremony decorations, there was no charge for these to be hung and I brought my own photog. The florist emailed me this weekend (a week after my wedding) with price qoutes for the bouquets that I liked and they were all $180-$250, matching bout $40 each, and hair orchids $15 each. The bouquets are the ones in my siggy below. I will be posting my review with details either tonight or tomorrow, but feel free to PM me if you have specific questions.

Sorry to hijack.............

OMG 12 piece!!!! You're BACK!!! Ive been waiting for you! Can't wait to read your review and see pics! I'm going to hold my questions for later, cause you know i have a bunch!!

[Marnie&Peter]

Just thought I would update you, if you are getting married in 2009, the cost of the minister and legal fees is now $350. not $250.

[allaboutodd]

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Originally Posted by twelve_piece I just got back this weekend from my wedding, here is what i spent: $250 for ceremony/minister $350 steel drum band 1hour $250 rent the disco for 2 hours- this included open bar and dj $120ish for hair (trial and day-of) I brought my own bouquet and ceremony decorations, there was no charge for these to be hung and I brought my own photog. The florist emailed me this weekend (a week after my wedding) with price qoutes for the bouquets that I liked and they were all $180-$250, matching bout $40 each, and hair orchids $15 each. The bouquets are the ones in my siggy below. I will be posting my review with details either tonight or tomorrow, but feel free to PM me if you have specific questions.

We are definitely trying to do something on the same budget as you. Some of the brides have easily spent 20k on a destination wedding and my whole plan was to do destination to save money and allow everyone to travel elsewhere. Where did you get your bouquets from? What kind of reception did you have? And how many people came to your wedding? Thanks so much, I don't know why I didn't utilize this forum earlier.

[baybride]

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Originally Posted by allaboutodd We are definitely trying to do something on the same budget as you. Some of the brides have easily spent 20k on a destination wedding and my whole plan was to do destination to save money and allow everyone to travel elsewhere. Where did you get your bouquets from? What kind of reception did you have? And how many people came to your wedding? Thanks so much, I don't know why I didn't utilize this forum earlier.

I am with you completely, this is a part of the reason I choose ROR. First my dream has always been to get married on the beach but secondly, I was looking at how fast the costs were building for a local wedding and then when I came on this site (just being curious) and say what people were talking about spending for a Destination wedding..... I was sold immediately, and it didn't take much convincing to get the fiance on board with the idea, he loved it.

[serena]

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Originally Posted by Lizz Here is what I'm spending at the ROR: "free wedding package"(incl. minister & legal fees): $250 hair at Renova Spa: $85 cost of Welcome Party @ Seagrape: $700 ($10 per person) cost of wedding dinner @ Plantation for 4 hours: $1000 cost for open bar @ Plantation: $850 ($10 per person) dj @ Plantation: $600 wedding cake: $250 steel drum band: $350 upgraded bridal bouquet: $159 2 corsages for mothers: $40 aisle runner: $45 photographer: maybe about $1000 What I'm not paying for (free at ROR): rehearsal & rehearsal dinner using basic decorations at ceremony and reception not upgrading bridesmaids bouquets not getting an upgraded menu for the wedding reception dinner Hope this helps!

Hey lizz
Where did you get the steel band quote from b/c i have it at $250 from the Riu??