Weddings: Low Cost Weddings
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008A wedding is probably the most expensive occasion you will ever have to plan for; the cost these days is between twenty to twenty-five thousand dollars on average, which can put couples off. Many couples just do not have that kind of money to spend on their wedding; the day should be about the couple, not what they have spent and a cheap wedding can still achieve this. Savings can be made in almost every area if you follow just a few of the ideas presented here; which should promise a fantastic day for less!
Budget Bridal Gown
Almost never considered are the costs associated with the hand made wedding dress; many brides sell their dress soon after they are married and this is a sensible way to reduce the cost. The huge cost of a new wedding dress cannot always be justified these days; many bridal shops carry a large number of previously owned dresses that can be hired or bought for considerably less than new.
Planning the Reception
The wedding reception is normally the biggest expense and where costs can get out of hand; with an average of just under two hundred guests attending it is easy to see how you can reduce the financial burden for 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.
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 Photography
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. 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!
PC Produced Contemporary Wedding 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. 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.
Wedding 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. 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.
Transportation for the Wedding Day
Lastly, instead of a limousine why not rent a car or borrow a luxury car from a friend or relative; most will be pleased to help.
It may be a cheap wedding but it can still be enjoyed by everyone that attends; they do not need to know it was arranged on a very tight budget!