Dream Weddings on a Budget
The wedding market in the United States is at an all time high, but dream weddings on a budget are still possible. Despite the fact that an average wedding can now cost tens of thousands of dollars so are you surprised many couples find it financial challenging? Many couples just do not have that kind of money to spend on their wedding; deciding to have a cheap wedding does not mean it cannot be enjoyable for everyone. A little guidance and cost saving ideas could make it all possible; this could make it a reality for less than you think.
Low Cost Wedding Dress
Fortunately there are several options available to help reduce this cost, including the option of a dress that has been worn before. 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
The largest single cost is that of the wedding reception but even here savings are possible; planning is crucial but with some clever re-thinking, this is where your cheap wedding will save the most. Don’t invite everyone you know, in particular relatives you haven’t seen since you were a child; as far as the meal is concerned why not have a buffet instead of a full, waited on, three course meal.
Other cost reductions can be made in where the wedding reception is held; it could take place in a friend’s house or a local club where money could be saved on beverages if they are supplied directly.
Wedding Pictures
Although many photographers stay for the whole day, it is cheaper to only hire them for just the ceremony; placing disposable cameras on the tables for the guests to use has become a very popular option. 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!
Home Made Contemporary Invitations
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. The quality of printers available combined with sophisticated programs means it is quite easy to do; in fact very professional looking results can be achieved on a home computer.
Floral Arrangements
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. There is no reason why a friend or relative can’t bake the wedding cake; this will save more money plus the traditional fruit cake does not have to be used as there are many other fillings that people enjoy.
The Wedding Car
One last suggestion relates to the limousine which could easily be a beautifully decorated car belonging to a friend; this is not actually that uncommon.
Measures like this could mean that the savings made on a cheap wedding can be invested in a new home; something much longer lasting.
