How To Plan An Inexpensive Wedding
Buy Cheap Wedding Favors, Organize an Elegant But Cheap Reception
Jan 16, 2009
Even though the national average wedding cost is $20,000, you can use some simple tips to ensure your marriage vows happen during an inexpensive wedding. The key is to plan your big day with one basic premise: the quality of your wedding does not depend on the amount of money that you spend.
With this philosophy in mind, anyone can achieve wedding planning on a budget and a big day fit for royalty. Start by developing your budget using an on-line bridal budget calculator.
Wedding Planning on a Budget Means Cheap Reception
If reducing your guest list, the best way to dramatically decrease costs, is not possible, think about how you can provide an excellent meal without facing a huge bill. Think buffet which costs about $15 for each of your guests.
Alcohol is another budget buster. Buy alcohol at a warehouse club store or discount outlet where you can return any unopened bottles. Best yet, weddings for cheap do not serve any alcohol at all, or offer only a cash bar at a reception.
Consider the location of your wedding reception. If you are getting married in the spring, summer or fall, find a beautiful outdoor location. You may be surprised that many places will offer their grounds for free or next to nothing. Historic sites make beautiful wedding spots as do parks and all are cheap reception locations.
An Inexpensive Wedding Keeps Rings in the Family
A family heirloom makes a great engagement ring. You can have the ring reset if needed and take comfort knowing that a family ring is more romantic and meaningful than buying a new, expensive ring.
For your wedding rings, consider the understated elegance of a plain 14-karat gold band.
Wedding Planning on a Budget Includes Vintage Dress
For a truly unique dress, wander the secondhand stores and find a classic beauty. Consider borrowing a wedding dress, particularly if you admired one worn by a friend or relative. Borrowing the dress for your big day is the ultimate compliment to their wedding and yours.
Simple wedding gowns can be inexpensively made by your local tailor or go on-line to find a discount gown and bridesmaid dress store. You can also buy beautiful shoes at a discount store and if the color is wrong, buy shoe dye to change it.
Cheap Wedding Favors, Flowers and Centerpieces
Think simplicity and seasonal for your wedding flowers. Create your own bouquet from your summer, spring or fall garden. Plant some tulip bulbs in the late fall so that when they bloom, you can tie a ribbon around them and carry them down the aisle during your spring wedding. Pick a bunch of wildflowers for your bridesmaids.
At the reception, adopt a do-it-yourself concept for table centerpieces. Use tealight candles, fruit or potpourri in a glass container (available at discount stores) for your centerpieces.
Cheap Weddings Offer Discount Wedding Favors, Inexpensive Cake
Remember that about 20 percent of your guests will not eat cake. Get a small version of the fancy wedding cake that you love to pose for the “cutting the cake” wedding photograph. Serve slices from a large sheet-sized cake that you can buy pre-made from any warehouse store.
Discount wedding favors, such as disposable cameras and buttons, can be purchased at dollar stores or in bulk at deeply discounted prices from big box stores.
Your wedding should be one of the most special days of your life, and getting married on a budget starts your marriage off with good financial planning. Ensure your big day is unique, does not break the bank and creates the happiest memories possible.
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