The line is getting pushed farther away from $500.

I had my BFF who was going to take photos but she is living out of town and thats not fair to make her come down and take pictures. After browsing on TheKnot and being on some Facebook groups, I found a photographer. She is making her portfolio and after talking to her, she seems very sweet and priced reasonably! $100 for photos, thats pretty good! Its pushing the budget, as I did not intend to get a photographer but it will be worth it! At our wedding we didnt have photos and Im not very happy we dont. No first kiss, walking down the aisle, getting ready, etc. Nothing but family group shots.

The other item is cake. Again I was not intending to do a cake, we dont even have a reception area planned just yet (Park wont work, it will be closed for the winter). I know i want a cake for at least Lance and I though. We had a cake i made (it turned out.......ok) but I want a real cake. The baker, again is building her portfolio and is reasonably priced. $30 for a 6in double layered cake! It will be red velvet w/buttercream icing (just like the cake i made). I will add decorations. Most likely a teacup ;)

We will also be adding a surprise element to our ceremony. We will be adding a foot washing. Yes, i know we are weird but it has meaning to us. Washing away the dirt and starting new. Loving each other no matter what. Which leads into the decor update:

Instead of teacups and teapots, which are increasing hard to find...Flower Girl 1 will carry the pitcher of water, Flower Girl 2 will carry the bowl, Ring Bearer will carry the tea cup with rings in it. As for church decor, I am going to do teacups with flowers every other pew and framed wedding pics every other pew.

I will be updating the past post for the budget. $500 may need to be pushed up :)