Looking for a Wedding Planner Checklist?
If you’re looking for a wedding planner checklist, then here are most of the things you are going to need to remember!
Probably the most money you will spend for a single day will be that for your wedding; despite problems elsewhere, 25 billion dollars are spent each year on weddings with the average costing around 25,000 dollars; There is huge pressure on young people to spend vast sums of money on their wedding but it really isn’t necessary; remember that just because it’s a cheap wedding does not mean that it cannot be done with style. Here are a few suggestions to help you save some money on the more expensive areas; generally making savings on those aspects that are always expensive.
Low Cost Bridal Gown
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
The most expensive area is the wedding reception but savings can be made here as well; the average number of guests is just under 190 but this is an area where costs can be reduced as soon as you start to plan your cheap wedding. 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.
Although it is nice to hold the wedding reception in a beautiful hotel, this can be another huge expense but alternatives exist; there are many clubs that would be perfectly suitable or even the home of a good friend or relative that is large enough.
The Wedding Photographs
Although many photographers are employed for the entire day, this isn’t really necessary; the majority of guests are more than happy to take photos on behalf of the couple, and they will be ‘natural’ shots as well! 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!
Print At Home Wedding Invitations
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
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. 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.
The Transportation
It is not uncommon for someone close who has a luxury car to offer a couple the use of it for the day; cleaned, polished and decorated with ribbons, it can look really impressive.
Measures like this could mean that the savings made on a cheap wedding can be invested in a new home; something much longer lasting.
