It’s amazing how much money a wedding costs these days; With a financial outlay in the region of $25,000, it’s no wonder so many couples are reluctant to commit. This figure is hardly surprising when people hire expensive limousines, florists, caterers and stationery, not to mention the cost of day wear; the day should be about the couple, not about what they have spent and a cheap wedding can still achieve this. Consider some of the ideas below if you want to reduce your financial outlay; ideas that could help you achieve the day of your dreams for less;
Low Cost Bespoke Wedding Dresses
The costs associated with the handmade wedding dress are hardly ever considered; Many brides sell their dress soon after they are married and this is a sensible way to cut the cost. Many brides spend two to three thousand dollars (often more) on a wedding dress and only wear it once; Why not make use of a beautiful dress that someone else has only worn once, for a fraction of the cost?
The reception
Since the wedding reception requires most of the planning and part of the budget, this is the area to cut back; You may need to reduce the number of guests in attendance when planning your cheap wedding, because this is where most of the savings will be made. Don’t invite everyone you know, particularly family members you haven’t seen since you were a child; When it comes to food, why not have a buffet instead of a full three-course meal?
While it’s nice to hold your wedding reception in a beautiful hotel, this can be another huge expense, but there are alternatives; there are plenty of clubs that would be perfectly suitable or even a good friend’s or relative’s house that is big enough.
wedding photos
As far as the photographer is concerned, why not 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. If you really want to be ‘cutting edge’, why pay for a photographer? These days, most people know someone who is an enthusiastic and capable amateur photographer, and there is nothing wrong with asking them to take photos all day long.
cheapest wedding invitations
If you’re on a budget and looking for less expensive wedding stationery, then you might want to consider print-at-home stationery; There are many online stationery stores that will offer this service for free and all you pay for is the paper and envelopes. With the correct programs, all work can be fully verified before printing; this means no costly mistakes and adjustments often required in the early stages of the job.
flowers at the wedding
If you want to reduce the cost of flowers, how about this option? Why not visit your local flower wholesaler where great savings are possible? So all it takes is a little imagination when it comes to display. There’s no reason a friend or family member can’t bake the wedding cake; this will save more money plus you don’t have to use the traditional fruitcake as there are so many other fillings that people enjoy.
The wedding transport
One last thing: luxury limousines, while nice, are expensive, so ask someone you know if you can use their car and save more; they may even have a luxury car of their own.
Cheap weddings are possible without the wedding appearing to have been cost-driven; the point is that the guests enjoy the day!