Real Wedding: Simone and Wesley, IV
I wanted to say a huge thank you to Simone and Wesley for sharing their day with us. Simone was so incredibly thoughtful in sharing all of her insider tips with us, inspiring us to infuse weddings with perfect and yet utterly affordable detail.
Simone writes a pretty awesome blog that basically showcases her love of all things chic called Social Page that you should definitely check out. AND if you are in need of a hugely talented wedding designer, check out Simone’s event planning company!
images by the fabulous Sakura Photography
A last bit from Simone…
At 10pm, guests were picked up in Vintage Trolley cars and brought to Ginger Sixty-Two, a popular lounge in Vancouver. We bought out the space for the night and flew in our favorite DJ from Calgary. Guests danced all night long, I don’t think I got off the dance floor once. Guests were dancing on the table. I would recommend doing this for anyone who feels it is important that everyone dances and has fun.
The After Party cost us next to nothing (we had more hors d’oeuvres served at the lounge so we had to pay for that otherwise it would have cost us NOTHING!), usually you will have a “Buy Out.” There’s was a $1,500 minimum, so if the guests spent over that you do not have to pay anything. If not you just have to cover the difference.
charming.
would Simone be willing to give us a budget break down? how much went to the reception space, flowers, food, etc? Thanks!
oh i second katherine's comment! that would be AMAZING! i'd love to learn more about budgeting from someone who has just done it... and did it so well :O)
Hey guys! Simone was gracious enough to share her budget with us...
Faux Wedding rings $75
Bridal gown - BCBG $660
Veil - Bridal Shop $184
Shoes - Kate Spade Sandals (outlet), Nine West Heels $175
Hosiery - Just a good bra and cute underwear $53
Groom's tuxedo - Suit he owned added a pink paisley tie $75
Groom's shoes $75
Flowers - All bridal flowers and centerpieces, made them
myself
$775
Attendants Gifts - Girls jewelry, Guys ties. $454
Audio for ceremony & reception - 4 Speakers, 2 Amplifier $93
DJ for After Party $1,500
Photographer and Photo Booth $2,300
Mansion Rental $976
Rental - linens and chairs $350
Food - Reception & After Party $5,125
Drinks $1,500
Staff Gratuities $250
Typewriter & Repair $75
Invitations - handmade $202
Thank-You cards - handmade $50
Trollies $613
Limo $240
Officiant $450
Marriage License $100
Make up $260
Hotel room $550
TOTAL: $17,160
I was lucky enough to be Simone and Wes' photographer for the day, and I just wanted to add one more thing that really helped for her budget-- her reasonable timeline made it so that within 6 hours of photography coverage, we were able to get coverage of everything from the bride and groom preparation to the after party. A late ceremony, with just a small block of time set aside for photos (she let us operate as photojournalists for the rest of the wedding which was awesome!), followed immediately by the cocktail reception and after party. Simone was an amazing bride who knew exactly what she wanted for her wedding, and did not follow what others might have urged her to do (eg. noon ceremony, three hours of photos, reception dinner/long speeches/etc...). Here's our preview of their wedding day: http://sakuraphotography.com/blog/weddings/aberthau-mansion-wedding/ />
Thank you for featuring Simone+Wes' wedding on your blog!