How to Have a Cheap Wedding
The average cost of a wedding is at an all time high; an average wedding can now cost tens of thousands of dollars so are you surprised many couples find it financial challenging? There is huge pressure on young people to spend vast sums of money on their wedding but it really isn’t necessary; you can still have a great day even if you plan to have a cheap wedding. This article hopes to show some of the areas where money can be saved; still ensuring you have a great day.
Hand Me Down Wedding Dress
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 Wedding Reception
The biggest savings can be made with the reception; statistics show that an average of 189 guests attend so when you are planning your cheap wedding, this is where most savings take place. You can reduce the number of people attending by not inviting those who are only at the periphery of your life which can include distant relatives; when it comes to the meal, instead a four course silver service, why not arrange a hot or cold buffet.
If you intend holding the wedding reception in an expensive hotel then stop and look at the available options; consider holding it at a club perhaps or even book a restaurant where you can keep an open bar to a minimum by only serving beer, wine and soft drinks.
Images of the Wedding
As far as the photographer is concerned, why not just hire one for the service; most guests take cameras and will be happy to take photos at the reception and of course you will have plenty to choose from. 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!
Online Wedding Stationery
Other areas where you can be assured of saving money is wedding invitations and other stationery; today’s home computers and printers are able to provide near professional results. 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.
Wedding Flowers
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. Wedding cakes are another costly item but this can easily be made by a friend; these days’ people often experiment with different fillings that do not rely on fruit - which has been used in cakes for generations.
Wedding Cars and Limousines
Although it is nice to have a luxury limousine to transport you to the wedding, a friend’s car can be just as special but at less cost; they will probably jump at the chance.
Cheap weddings are possible without the wedding seeming it has been cost driven; the point is that guests enjoy the day!
