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Every bride dreams of a picture-perfect fairy-tale wedding with all the elegant details. Most of them go to great lengths to do this even if that means taking a loan or sacrificing the down payment for the couple's new home. But with some smart money-saving ideas, you can have the best of both worlds – have a lovely wedding and save your hard-earned money for the new life ahead.
Save Money on the Location
A huge chunk of money goes into your ceremony and reception sites. If, however, you choose to get married in the Church, it will save you a reasonable amount of money. Receipts for small weddings can take place in the backyard which has become very popular these days. If the backyard is not an option for you, look for local parks and grounds for which you need to obtain only a permission to host your reception. Having the ceremony and reception at the same place will also help cut costs as most places offer a package.
Save Money on Decorations
If you are getting married in a Church, ask if they have decorations. They are most likely to have a decorations closet from where you can source your pew decor and artificial flowers for the walls etc. If you are booking a reception site, choose one that has already well decorated interiors that do not require further decoration. That will help cut down your florist bills.
Another option is to use creative alternatives. Balloon decorations, artificial flowers, homemade candles, wildflowers, moss topiaries, colored bottles etc. make lovely centerpieces and cost much less than flowers.
Save Money on Flowers
Single bloom bouquets are seen everywhere these days. One large single bloom is nestled among a lot of greens and filler plant material to create bouquets. Choosing seasonal flowers only will also help reduce the bills. You can also make the bouquets do a double duty. Use the bridesmaids' bouquets to decorate the head table.
More Ideas to Cut Costs
It really depends on what you think is important but some ideas to cut costs are to give up floral centerpieces, limo services, custom-made bridal gowns (choose an off-the-rack gown for a much less price), makeup artist, a band and a full bar (go for one or two cocktails instead).
Typically the most essential parts of a wedding are the wedding site and the food but some people also give up dinner receptions in favor of post-wedding brunches or an appetizer evening. As said before, this is more of a personal choice decision so feel free to take your picks.
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Source by Lata Tokhi
