so... we've started to plan wedding things. a local artist is making my engagement ring which is going to be really cool. it's silver with an emerald stone as i didnt want dimonds or any fancy crap like that. we're both hare krsnas so are having the wedding at the temple. we dont have much money and its going to be a small wedding with close family and friends. as i said we dont have much money but really want to get married and so i cant spend much on a dress and things like that so was wondering what suggestions u all had as to how we could make the day as nice as possible without costing a fortune. we're not even going on a honeymoon (which im secretly bit gutted about) cus our cat was a problem cat and really needy. plus we cant afford to go away which sucks. we want a simple wedding but i still want to feel special. he doesnt want a cake but i really do and would love my mom to make it so i might ask her bout it. love and peace xx
well for a dress do you want a traditional white one? when i get married i don't think i will, i may change my mind then but what about a nice sarong? one of the silk ones you can make it wrap around your neck..
I would say go with traditional Indian garb if that is what ur into. You make the wedding whatever you want it to be. Traditions can start with you two. Brenda and I got married by a notary public at the Unity on the Bay in Miami. We had lived together for 3 years so it was just a formality. We were going to get a notary, then decided to have the preacher at Unity do the ceremony. Then he got stuck in traffic on the 7-mile bridge from Key West and we ended up with the church notary after all. It was not a fancy wedding at all and Brenda wore an African Kaftan and I wore a Dashiki. That was our dress-up clothes. Only about 3 ppl attended - her daughter and a couple of co-workers who served as witnesses. We had pastries and cheese & wine afterward. Shale and Brenda - First Day of Spring - March 21, 1983 And of course we didn't have a wedding fotografer - Brenda's daughter snapped this with a 110 size film camera.
aww shale u always put a smile on my face i dont want a white dress as im not a virgin and whearing white in my religion means ur married( if ur a male and a devotee) or a widow (for women) so it wouldnt make much sence lol. i will probally wear dark greens and browns as they are my fav colours but i love all colours, a lot of brides wear red at vedic weddings but my mom said shed wear red if she ever gets married so i guess red is a no-go for me. im vegan so dont want silk and i told my partener the only requirment i have for our clothes is that their fair trade and organic. the devotees will make the food so it will all be prasadam(food offered to krsna first) and obv all vegan. i just kinda wish we had the money to make it really cool and have a big feast with everyone and be able to afford to invite everyone with know
It's what you feel for each other that counts, ica. If the love's there the day will be great. Remember that you're making a commitment and that's what's important and if your friends and family are aware of you're financial situation they will be happy for you even though they don't have an invite. Have a good day!
If I'm not too late, and your not already married by the time I post this, try hand-made flowers. I didn't want a bunch of flowers to just be thrown away, so I got "fake" daisies, and my mother made ribbon roses. You can keep them after, or give them out as gifts. Just an idea. Congrats, and may your love continue to grow.
