Planning a Wedding on a Small Budget
There’s no doubt about it, weddings can be expensive; to put this into perspective, a regular wedding will cost as much as six months salary for an average worker on 50,000 dollars per year. It is understandable that many couples feel pressured into spending money they do not have but it really isn’t necessary; although you may not believe it now, a cheap wedding can be arranged which everyone will enjoy. Here are a few suggestions to help you save some money on the more expensive areas; meaning your special day is possible but without the high price tag.
A Used Bespoke Wedding Dresses
That hand-made wedding dress is going to be the most costly individual item; As the wedding dress has probably only been worn once anyway and you can get a once expensive dress for half the price; consider buying an evening gown or cocktail dress from a department store perhaps even look into renting your dress for the day.
Reception Costs
It is easy for couples to get swept up in the excitement and spend a small fortune on the reception; start planning your cheap wedding by looking at the number of guests you have attending. Reducing the number of people who attend, including distant relatives or friends you haven’t been in contact with for years, will help enormously; you can even carry out some of the catering yourself and have a hot and cold buffet style meal instead of a four courses.
To save on a costly wedding reception venue in a hotel, consider the alternatives; some people now arrange to hold them in a club house where they can place a set amount over the bar for certain beverages like beer, wine and soft drinks for the children.
The Wedding Photographs
Photographers are expensive but there is generally no need to hire one for the whole day; why not have your friends and relatives take pictures during the reception. You could, if you are brave, dispense with the services of a photographer completely; a friend or relative who is a keen photographer might be happy to do this for you!
Low Cost Personalized Invitations
It is also easy to save money on your wedding by designing and printing all your own stationery; with a good computer program and a home printer it is amazing how professional the results are these days. You may not feel comfortable using your home computer at first but this is a very productive use of your time; adjustments and corrections to suit your requirements can be made without any visits to the printers.
Flowers at the Wedding
Florists and flower arranging can be very expensive, especially for special occasions; why not buy them direct and arrange them yourself or enroll a friend to do this for you. If possible, try and get a friend to make your wedding cake for you; cakes do not have to be the traditional fruit so try a sponge cake with a chocolate flavor filling for example.
Wedding Cars and Limousines
Most people, when asked, feel proud if their car can be used as wedding transportation; it is surprising how impressive this can look when done properly.
It is possible to plan a cheap wedding without necessarily cutting back on the services; you can save money at the same time!
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