Cheap Chic Weddings
Having a cheap chic wedding is easier than you think. A wedding is probably the most expensive occasion you will ever have to plan for; the industry is worth almost 25.5 billion dollars annually and when a wedding has an average cost of approximately 25,000 dollars it’s not surprising. Organizing an enormous event like this when you are on a tight budget may seem an enormous task but it is possible; you can still have a wonderful day even though it might be a cheap wedding although you might not be convinced yet! However, sometimes all that is needed is some help with the planning to help lower that total; you can still have a day to be proud of at a fraction of the cost.
Cheap Bridal Gown
Fortunately there are several options available to help reduce this cost, including the option of a dress that has been worn before. 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.
Planning the Reception
The most expensive area is the wedding reception but savings can be made here as well; 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.
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.
Images of the Wedding
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. 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?
Print At Home Personalized Wedding Invites
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. 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.With sophisticated customization tools you’ll be able to enter your own text and preview it before you print; so as not to make any costly mistakes, all from the benefit of your probably underused PC.
Floral Arrangements
If you want to reduce the cost of flowers, then how about this for an option; why not visit the local flower wholesaler where huge savings are possible, then all that’s needed is a little imagination when it comes to the display. 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.
The Wedding Car
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.
Many young couples want to save money for a home of their own; saving money by having a cheap chic wedding can be a big help!
