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    • Natasha281
      CommentAuthorNatasha281
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    We have a very small budget so I was thinking of hiring a hall with a bar and decorate it. I was going to do an afternoon tea for guest during the day (just family 35 of us) and a bbq in the evening for family and friends. I was going to hire a bouncy castle and get some outdoor games, hire a photo booth and maybe a casino table.My mum said i can't do that because that's cheap but I can't see any other way of providing food for everyone as all venues seems to be over 7k just for food during the day. I told her I don't expect any wedding presents from anyone and I definitely won't be asking anyone for money as a present, i just want to have a nice day with friends and family. Its not the day I really want but I know we will never be able to afford a big white wedding. My sons are also autistic so I need to plan everything around them, if they don't cope with the day I will probably have to leave early and take them home. I thought my idea was a good compromise but now I just feel everyone will think it's rubbish. My question is, would you be happy to go to a wedding and have afternoon tea and bbq?
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    • RebeccaS8542
      CommentAuthorRebeccaS8542
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    Absolutely! We had the same thoughts about budgeting, and we decided to ask our friends and actually what came back was exactly what we needed to hear. BBQs are relaxing and homely, and there will be something there for everyone - moreso than a sit down meal where they have more limited options. And nothing you do will be "cheap" - you are spending the day with the people you all love who are joining you to watch you get married, not just for eats. As long as you end the day being married and you all have a good time celebrating that together then it doesn't matter what exactly they are putting into their mouths!
    You can see you've put a lot of thought in to how you can entertain your guests and make sure you all have a good time! And anyone that knows you and your sons will know that you are doing what's best for them to ensure they enjoy the day as much as you, considering its the next step as a family for them to.
    We can't all afford the Ritz or a Scottish castle, but we can all afford what makes us happy and if I knew you were happy, a BBQ would be perfect if I were your guest!
    Lots of love and luck for your special day :)
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    • KayleighM275
      CommentAuthorKayleighM275
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    I like the idea of a bbq and afternoon tea! It sounds like your wedding will be really relaxed, low maintenance, summer fun. I've been to a lot of different weddings, some mega formal and fancy and others really relaxed at the pub, some buffets, some food vans, bouncy castles, air balloons etc. They were really different but equally enjoyable. As long as you add your own personal touch and throw in some wine/beer people will enjoy it :) also who cares if someone thinks it's rubbish, they're free to leave, it's your day! Weddings are just big parties and you shouldn't worry about being judged for how you throw yours. I mean you're paying for it all so if anyone doesnt like it they can put down their free bbq food and go away! <3
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    • VictoriaA25
      CommentAuthorVictoriaA25
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    I think you're wedding sounds lovely! As a parent with kids on the spectrum, it makes sense to make your wedding be as family friendly as possible and not too formal or rigid. But it is your wedding so it needs to suit you and your partner, not your Mum. Also with the pandemic, I think a lot of people have had to rethink the big fancy wedding anyway and focus on what really matters, so I think it is a style that will increase in popularity anyway. If you can, try and get help with flowers, decorations etc as it can be easy to take on too many jobs yourself and it should be relaxed and stress free if possible. Best of luck and enjoy the wedding and the planning process! :)
 

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