How To Plan A Cheap Wedding
It is worth remembering for anyone planning to get married that weddings these days are very expensive; over 25 billion dollars is spent each year on weddings, with an average 20-25,000 spent on each. This figure is not surprising when people hire expensive limousines, florists, caterers and stationery, not to mention the cost of outfits for the day; you can still have a great day even if you are planning a cheap wedding. Savings can be made in almost every area if you follow just a few of the ideas presented here; generally making savings on those aspects that are always expensive.
Second Hand Bridal Gown The wedding dress is one area where huge amounts of money are spent; this is something that will only ever be worn once so a previously owned dress is worth consideration. 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 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 enact your cheap wedding plans. Reducing the number of people who attend, including distant relatives or friends you haven't been in contact with for years, will help enormously; you can even carry out some of the catering yourself and have a hot and cold buffet style meal instead of a four courses. 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 Photographer 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. Some people save money by dispensing with the professional photographer entirely; using a friend or relation may sound strange at first but you can guarantee one of them is a keen amateur photographer.
Home Made Contemporary Invites When looking at other areas to carry out cheap wedding planning, do not overlook wedding stationery; invitations for example, do not have to be taken to a printer when they can be produced by anyone reasonably competent with a home computer. 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. The 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.
Transportation for the Wedding Day 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.
It is possible to plan a cheap wedding without necessarily cutting back on the services; you can save money at the same time!
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