October 12, 2007
6 Wedding Ideas That Save You Money!
What you probably didn't realize is that the price tag would be something nightmares are made of!
The average US wedding now costs more than $25,000. If you can think of better things to do with that kind of cash, here are some great tips for planning a day that is high on style while being easy on your bank account…
- Use your company’s discount on stationery.
Most companies get a discount on stationery products. If they’ll let you use it, you should be able to find supplies to create your own invitations, ceremony programs, place cards, menus and thank you cards.
- Use flowers from your own garden.
If you – or someone you know – has a beautiful garden, choose some of your favorite flowers and use them for your wedding. Some good choices are tulips, hydrangeas, roses, magnolias, apple tree branches and dogwood branches.
- Don’t choose a photography package just because it sounds like a good deal.
Every photographer offers a slightly different package for weddings. It may include features such as multiple locations, more than one photographer, both color and black and white photographs, and albums for the couple and parent’s. Before you automatically take the full package, consider carefully whether you need everything that is included. If not then you’re paying unnecessary fees. Instead negotiate with the photographer to remove or substitute options.
- Turn your wedding favors into centrepieces.
A great idea for unique centrepieces that won’t add a cent to your budget is to use your wedding favors. Simply stack them neatly in the center of the table or put them in a pretty basket. To add some height to the display, opt for a raised tray or cake stand. Talk about killing two birds with one stone!
- Buy your rings as a set.
Many rings are available as a set that includes the engagement ring and the bride’s wedding band. Or you may even be able to find a set that includes the groom’s band as well. Buying a set can save you as much as half price off the price to buy them individually.
- Don’t overlook dollar stores and other bargain shops for decorations.
Remember, you’ll only use these items once. You don’t need them to hold up over years of use. So take advantage of dollar stores and other bargain shops to get a great deal. You’ll be able to save on pillar candles, tea lights, vases, baskets, silk flowers and lots of other decorative items. Most of these are exactly the same as you’ll get at bridal shops – only you’ll pay a fraction of the price.
The key to a budget conscious wedding is learning where you can cut costs without sacrificing style. Most brides actually find that they’re weddings are more unique and better represent who they – and their husbands to be – are when they stick to a strict budget. Instead of simply choosing the most expensive options they spend time carefully selecting the elements that will make their day one of a kind.
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