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It is worth remembering for anyone planning to get married that weddings these days are very expensive; despite problems elsewhere, 25 billion dollars are spent each year on weddings with the average costing around 25,000 dollars. There is no need for you to spend this amount on your wedding when other options exist; many people enjoy the challenge of arranging a cheap wedding while still ensuring that they have everything they want. Here are a few suggestions to help you save some money on the more expensive areas; meaning your special day is possible but without the high price tag.

A Used Bespoke Wedding Gowns

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.

As the wedding dress has probably only been worn once anyway and you can get a once expensive dress for half the price; considering buying an evening gown or cocktail dress from a department store sometimes even look into renting your dress for the day.

The Reception

The most expensive area is the wedding reception but savings can be made here as well; planning is crucial but with some clever re-thinking, this is where your cheap wedding will save the most. There is a tendency to invite everyone you have ever known or is a member of the family but this is completely unrealistic and unnecessary; If you have a buffet instead of a four course meal, waiting staff will not be required either.

Other cost reductions can be made in where the wedding reception is held; it could take place in a friend's house or a local club where money could be saved on beverages if they are supplied directly.

Wedding Photography

Although many photographers stay for the whole day, it is cheaper to only hire them for just the ceremony; placing disposing cameras on the tables for the guests to use has become a very popular option. You could, if you are brave, dispense with the services of a photographer completely; a friend or relative who is a keen photographer may be happy to do this for you!

Print At Home Original 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 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.

Floral Arranges

There are also savings to be made with the flower displays; there is no reason why the flowers can not be purchased from a wholesaler just as florists do. There is no reason why a friend or relative can not bake the wedding cake; this will save more money plus the traditional fruit cake does not have to be used as there are many other fillings that people enjoy.

Wedding Cars and Limousines

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.

Savings can be made everywhere if you just know where to look but this does not mean it has to look like a cheap wedding; who will care providing everyone enjoys the occasion!

Lawrence Terry

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Source by Lawrence Terry