Wedding AtoZ

Probably the most money you will spend for a single day will be that for your wedding; the average cost of a wedding today is 20 to 25 thousand dollars with an industry estimated at 25.3 billion dollars per year. Expense does not always equal success, nor does it mean that you cannot have a good wedding on a budget; the day should be about the couple, not what they have spent and a cheap wedding can still achieve this. Here are a few suggestions to help you save some money on the more expensive areas; ideas that could help you achieve your dream day for less;

Hand Me Down Hand Made Wedding Dresses

That hand-made wedding dress is going to be the most costly individual item; It is easy to buy a wedding dress that has only been worn once for less than half the price; many stores have begun to supply dresses this way, often hiring them just for the day.

The Reception

Catering for a large number of guests means that the reception will swallow up most of the budget; with close to 200 people attending, the reception is the first place to make your cheap wedding more of a reality. Try and keep your guest list to a minimum: ask yourself if you really need to invite family members you haven’t seen for years; instead, opt for a three course meal or a hot and cold buffet.

The venue of the wedding reception can also be somewhere less expensive than the local golf club or hotel; using a small club for example will mean the drinks bill is less by only catering for wine, beer and soft drinks at the bar.

Wedding Photographs and Photographers

The obvious choice is to shop around for the best rates, but look at hiring the photographer just for the service; ask family members and friends to take photos of the reception – most will be more than happy to do this. An alternative would be to go one step further and not bother with the expense of a photographer at all; why not ask your guests to take photographs of the occasion all day?

Home Made Original Wedding Invites

If you’re on a budget and looking for less expensive wedding stationery items, then you might like to consider print-at-home stationery; there are many online stationers that will offer this service free of charge and all you pay for is the paper and envelopes. Many people are now competent enough to produce near professional quality work; problems and errors can be corrected quickly without regular visits to the printers.

Flowers at the Wedding

There are also savings to be made with the flower displays; there is no reason why the flowers cannot be purchased from a wholesaler just as florists do. Many people have friends who are very capable cooks and love to bake so why not let them bake a two or three tier wedding cake; this can be made from sponge or even a chocolate cake which tends to be favorite amongst people these days.

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.

Cheap weddings are a real possibility especially when you have other plans for the savings you make; your guests will still enjoy the day and everyone will be happy!

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