I hate rivh bride poor bride. Real people don't have that kind of money to send on a wedding. I would like to see a show where people have to budget and make everything from scratch not spend spend spend....

I think it's real, because they do mention that how much money they spend and how much debt they could potentially own after the wedding!

I think what Danielle is trying to say is that most of the shows are of weddings that have huge budgets.

I love Rich Bride Poor Bride 'cause I get alot of ideas from it. (Hoping to wed in March 2011. LoL... Planning way ahead, but like the article mentioned, Time is of the essence.) However, in terms of the budget, I can't really relate to most of the shows.

The future hubby and I are planning to have a 60 people wedding for a budget of $15000 (excluding rings) and most of the shows are about "Rich Brides".. LoL..

The only the reason they are mainly about rich brides is because the spoiled brats that are getting married are major entertainment value. I am also not sure what show you guys are watching but I myself have seen many very VERY money concious brides. The entertainment value is in the exact opposites, not people who have just enough and coast along with no problems.

Richbride/poorbride is a cool show, it gives many ideas for the bride/groom to be. I also personally met the host of the show.

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I am planning a complete Budget Do-It-Yourself wedding in Vancouver and let me tell you, it's difficult, and can be very pricy. Things add up REALLY quickly and it's hard to keep track and on-top of things.

This show has given me SO many ideas that I am using.

I just wish I had enough to hire a wedding planner to help me out!

I think the show is great! It gives me an idea of what I do and don't want on my wedding day.
So Im giving myself plenty of time to plan. Thanks.

I think I have to say that I resent some of these comments. Just because some brides (myself included) have a big budget for our wedding does not make us 'spoiled brats'. We just have different resources than others. And, just because we have the money to do what we want, doesn't mean we don't take on any do-it-yourself projects. Personally, I've designed and assembled all of our invitations, programs, guest favours, etc. myself to save money, even though I don't particularly need to. I suppose it's allvery well and good to mock these these 'rich brides' to a faceless comment board, but just because you're jealous is no reason to hate on us. I don't suppose this will garner any sympathy from anyone, since you've already decided on how to judge us, but keep in mind that we too are people with feelings.

chantal3 i dont think you are a rich bride...and anyway people have the right to say watever they want. I have the money to do what i want and so what??

I love the show. I have seen the episode with a modest budget and it was great. The over the top weddings remind me of what I don't want or need. My Modest Wedding is still costing me $10,000 for 60 people. Suddenly $20,000 doesn't seem like that much.

i'm geting married next year
and we are on disabilly and we
are just wondering if anyone
has any tips for us..
can anyone help..?

When I first heared of the show, I thought it was going to be like some people that are on a fix income to someone that has alot of Money. Not the way they have it now, they compare wedding that happing years ago to now a days People. Which there is alot of people that make least then 30,000 a year.I would like them to compare someone that only makes 30,000 a year to someone that makes way mor then that.Instead of compareing to 20 years ago or so.

Rich Bride Poor Bride is a great show! It gives you examples from other peoples wedding that you can use for your own. Some things are obviously ridiculous when people have 50,000.00$ budgets. But some things are expected to be expensive and it all accumulates in the end. Some have more money than others and that's just part of life. They should make more shows where the budget is very strict and help the brides of today who can't afford much think of ways to switch things up. Otherwise, I love the show!!!

I LOVE Rich Bride poor bride and have been seeing ALOT of ideas that can be incorporated into my own wedding this coming June to help me bring the budget down. My future husband and I have set the budget at a meager $10,000 for 90 guests, but I still plan on having a fantastic wedding for that price.
I can't knock the brides with the $50,000+ budgets, because I can't say that if I did have that kind of money, my budget wouldn't be the same. As it stands right now, I still plan on coming in UNDER the $10,000 mark and save wherever possible. It is only one day, after all.

I think that RBPB is an awesome show and it does show a variety of different peoples budgets. Ive seen 12,000 - 100,000! Any wedding less than that wouldnt need to be on the show because they probably wouldnt have a wedding planner and what not. The show gives you great ideas that you can always try to create yourself if you cant afford it and great ways to save money. Also these days weddings are sooo expensive hence why a lot of people started to do destination weddings.

Spent 4500 dollars on my wedding! Guest list was 200 people! It's about what you and the groom want! If you want to spend a ton of money spend it! If you wanna save save! In the end and ten years from now it's not going to matter! You have to be happy in the end! And the rich bride poor bride? It's what you make it! I've been to wedding that have cost an arm and a leg but it was horrible and I've been to wedding that were amazing that hardly cost nething! Like I said before it's your day! And as brides we need to support each other we all know how stressful it can be! Doesn't matte the cost!

By doing a great deal of homework and running around (while working full time)I have managed to 1) buy a beautiful dress for a fraction of the cost retail, 2) make table centerpieces including flowers, candles vases mirrors in an affordable manner, buying things a little here and a little there insead of all at one shot, I was able to splurge on a gret location, fantastic venue (that also catered REALLY reasonably!) and was able to get individual wedding cakes done by the baker on budget. We splurged on rings, but we saved on the bouquets etc (froma real florist) so you don't have to be rich to be married, just patient and thrifty.... and a little stoage space and great friends doens't hurt.

I have a modest budget ($18,000 for 160 guests), BUT I believe that because I hustled, had patience, and did my homework I am going to have an amazing wedding. For instance, I did the invitations myself (bought them at Michael's and printed at home) and they turned out incredibly beautiful for $.40 a piece. Had to print Michaels coupons, buy ink, and typing myself but in the end I saved myself so much money. And you can do this for virtually every aspect of your wedding! Honestly, a nice wedding with a small budget is possible!

I loved rich bride, poor bride before i was engaged and even more so now that i am engaged! The show has given me so many idea on what i want my wedding to be like and i am on a budget. I have made all my own invatations, gave myself 18 months to plan the wedding.

I totally agree with you girls who said.... the show centres more on 'rich' brides than poor.... I love the show, gives me ideas... but when it comes to budget..... i am too scared to think about it.... im still in university and planing this wedding

I love the show! We have found many money saving tips from watching Jane and the crew. I have found the timeline worksheet to be extremely helpful especially.
As for Rich Bride.....every bride is rich! They get a special day surrounded by special people and to me that is rich enough. Whether it be a backyard barbeque or a huge venue, it does not matter. What matters is the love you surround yourself with.
We have had not alot in our lives but we have managed to save enough to make a very special day for our daughter and she is very greatful!!!

A wedding on a budget can be done! We have 160 guests and are spending $7500 MAX. Our priority is renovating our house right now. We have a fabulous venue in Vancouver, but our parents are making the food ahead of time and then reheating it the day of, we're doing sheet cake for everyone with just a tiny cake for ourselves, my aunt is making the centrepieces and bouquets, and we're bringing in our own alcohol and bartender and then giving everyone two drink tickets with a twoonie bar for additional drinks. The venue supplies decent chairs so we don't need chair covers, and basic linens and disposable napkins will do. Basic china and cutlery as well- no one really cares what they eat off of. I'm buying my dress from a consignment shop, or seeing if I can fit into my Aunt's dress from her second marriage (only a few years ago), and my Fiance will wear one of his everyday suits. For wedding bands we're each using one of our grandparents rings. My cousin is a hairdressor and will be doing my hair. Bridesmaids have the choice of buying a new gown or just wearing a blue dress, groomsmen are wearing black dress shirts/pants and matching ties. For a DJ we just have a loaded iPod. Think thrifty and you can make it happen. All we care about is that our friends are fed, buzzed, and happy!

My daughter is getting married in March and will spend less than 5000 for a wedding of 90 guests. I have saved a ton of money by keeping my eyes open at thrift stores- incredible decorations will cost 100 max. Our venue is unique and the catered buffet delicious and far more reasonable than a served meal. I am making the bridemaids gowns and the wedding cake- complete with fondant icing. Youtube instructionals have been my tutor and my first trial cake for my daughter's shower brought rave reviews- even from my cake decorator friend. The bridal gown was on sale- slashed to 500 and is stunning and one of a kind. Flowers from Safeway will be about 250 (my daughter-in-law spent less than 150 for amazing flowers from Safeway for her day which included 15 center pieces which we made and 3 bouquets plus boutonniers. Kijiji is also a great resource! For liquor limit it to wine and beer and non-alcoholic and hire servers to minimize waste and limit the amount of trips to a bar. For the photographer have them only for 1/2 day- do you really need photos of getting dressed?
There are loads of ways to save and have a wonderful, beautiful wedding!

Whether rich or poor brides, seeing what other people have done, helps you to know what you want and what you dont want for your wedding.
If you dont have a huge buget, I believe the trick is to take your time to make sure you do research and make the best decisions by being resourceful.
I am currently planning a wedding with 90 guests and trying to spend as little as possible but still have flare. We bought our rings (engagement and both wedding bands) on Boxing Day at half off for a total of $1200. I shopped around for my wedding dress and actually bartered with the stores. I was able to get designer dresses for myself and the flower girl as well as a headpiece all for $1100. The bridesmaids are purchasing their own dresses. The men (including the groom and ring bearer) are all wearing black suits they already own and are just buying matching shirts and ties (each man pays for their own) for $60. We also shopped around and found one venue I call "all inclusive" because they will do basically everything for us. They have acres of beautiful grounds (trees, flowers, water features, staues, etc.) and provide the officiant for a ceremony (cost included) at their AMPITHEATRE, provide HORSE and CARRIAGE with driver (for bride's entrance, tour ride for newlyweds after ceremony, and rides for kids throughout reception time) and the reception area with tables, chairs, linens, etc. and buffet meal (covers 4 courses and includes beverages) and sound system for Ipod hookup, microphone and small stage for other music and speeches...all for a TOTAL cost of $6000.
For everything else, use the resources you have available to you...FAMILY and FRIENDS! My mother is making the wedding cake as her gift to us. My future mother-in-law is covering the cost and handling centrepieces and favours "just for fun" she says. My friend is covering the cost and helping me to make the invitations and programs as her gift to us. My friend and fiance's cousin are doing the photography at no cost as long as they can use some of our photos for marketing their businesses. Instead of a DJ, we are doing the Ipod list for background music and then friends (who have a band) are playing for free. My sister-in-law is doing hair and make-up for free.
Plenty of people are just as excited as you are and are more than willing to help out!!!

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