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Many couples save for years so they can afford their dream wedding; with a financial outlay in the region of twenty-five thousand dollars it is not surprising many couples are related to commit. Many couples just do not have that kind of money to spend on their wedding; deciding to have a cheap wedding does not mean it can not be enjoyable for everyone. It just requires a little knowledge, imagination and clever ideas to reduce the huge amount that is spent; which should promise a fantastic day for less!
Hand Me Down Hand Made Gown
Of course every bride wants a designed, hand made wedding dress; This is very expensive but savings can be made, especially if using a previously owned dress is considered. 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 Wedding Reception
Catering for a large number of guests means that the reception will swallow up most of the budget; you may need to reduce the number of guests attending, when planning your cheap wedding, because this is where most savings will take place. 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.
Images of the Wedding
As far as the photographer is concerned, why not just 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 'avant guard', why pay for a photographer at all; these days most people know someone who is a keen, capable amateur photographer, and there is nothing wrong with asking them to take photos through the whole day.
Online Personalized Stationary
It is also easy to save money on your wedding by designing and printing all your own stationery; with a good computer program and a home printer it is amazing how professional the results are these days. You may not feel comfortable using your home computer at first but this is a very productive use of your time; adjustments and corrections to suit your requirements can be made without any visits to the printers.
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.
The Wedding Limousine
One last money saving tip is too use the car of someone you know for the day, using this instead of a fancy limousine; you can almost guarantee they will be more than happy too.
Money saved because it was a cheap wedding can be used productively; especially if the couple is planning to buy a house!
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Source by Mike E Woods
