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A wedding is probably the most expensive occasion you will ever have to plan for; to put this into perspective, a regular wedding will cost as much as six months salary for an average worker on 50,000 dollars per year. There is no need for you to spend this amount on your wedding when other options exist; planning a cheap wedding just means there are ways to reduce costs and not the enjoyment. By using some imaginative ideas, money can be saved; this could make it a reality for less than you think.
Hand Me Down Brides Dress
Almost never considered the costs associated with the hand made wedding dress; many brides sell their dress soon soon after they are married and this is a sensible way to reduce the cost. Selling previously owned wedding dresses is an area which is becoming more popular; when a bride-to-be realizes she can have a quality handmade dress for half the cost of a new one or even renting it for the day, this begins to make sense.
The Reception
The bulk of the budget will be swallowed up by the wedding reception; you may need to reduce the number of guests attending, when planning your cheap wedding, because this is where most savings will take place. Try and keep your guest list to a minimum: ask yourself if you really need to invite family members you have not seen for years; instead, opt for a three course meal or a hot and cold buffet.
If you intend holding the wedding reception in an expensive hotel then stop and look at the available options; consider holding it at a club sometimes or even book a restaurant where you can keep an open bar to a minimum by only serving beer, wine and soft drinks.
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. Although it may sound like an unusual idea, you always have the option to not use a professional photographer at all; there is no reason why the photos can not be taken by your guests and you will find yourself saving many hundreds if not thousands, of dollars.
Print At Home Personalized Stationary
When looking at other areas where money can be saved, do not overlook wedding stationery; invitations for example, do not have to be taken to a printer when they can be produced by anyone reasonably competent with a home computer. 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.With sophisticated customization tools you'll be able to enter your own text and preview it before you print; so as not to make any costly mistakes, all from the benefit of your probably underused PC.
The Wedding Flower Arrangements
Florists and flower arranging can be very expensive, especially for special occasions; why not buy them direct and arrange them yourself or enroll a friend to do this for you. Many people have friends who are very capable cooks and love to bake so why not let them bake a two or three tier wedding cake; this can be made from sponge or even a chocolate cake which tends to be favorite among people these days.
The Transportation
One last suggestion relates to the limousine which could easily be a beautifully decorated car belonging to a friend; This is not actually that uncommon.
If you use this advice your cheap wedding is possible; providing your guests enjoy it, that is all that matters!
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Source by Mike E Woods
