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If our world was perfect our wedding plans would be unaffected by financial realities – our wedding is, after all, the largest day of our lives. However, when we find ourselves in tight financial times, whatever the reason or season, we often find that we need to find ways to save or spend less. Regrettably, sometimes this reality includes the need to find ways to cut back on our wedding plans.
True. Ideally the flowers for our marriage ceremony and reception would be set by the hand of the most accomplished florist in the area, if not the world. Similarly, our wedding dress would be handmade by world class artisans from only the finest of materials as we celebrate our union with our soul mate.
Realistically, however, most of us have to make choices. How many of us, after all, can actually afford to fly in a pastry chef from Paris to create our wedding cake? This proves, of course, that we all make these decisions in our wedding planning on some level.
Happily, this truth reveals what we all instinctively know – that as long as the individuals involved take a few moments to consider the options instead of just allowing themselves to go until they run out of money and stop memorable marriages can still be achieved. All it takes is a bride that takes the time to decide what elements of the wedding are most important to her. Then she can invest her resources into those elements while cutting back or eliminating extraneous items from her design with the result that she can still have a stunning wedding.
Sometimes, the effect of cutting out the clutter can even elevate the entire matrimonial event!
Easy ways to save money on the wedding venue:
1. Use property that is owned by someone in the family or wedding party – just be certain that there is sufficient parking.
2. Many who are active in their neighborhood community of faith can often gain use of the facility at the house of worship for their wedding for a minimal charge or sometimes no charge at all!
3. Sometimes city or county parks are available inexpensively – although noise and privacy may be a factor depending on the layout of the park.
4. Recreation Centers – I know of a new city owned recreation center that is as nice as most hotel ballrooms I have been in. It even has a nice, private courtyard which would be great for a wedding or reception! And the best part is the rental fees truly are minimcule.
5. Depending on the regulations and private ownership issues in the area getting married on the beach or next to a lake or river can save a bride a lot of money she would otherwise spend on the wedding venue.
Reception Venue: Preferably, hold the ceremony and reception in two different parts of the same place. For example in an outdoor wedding, have tents with tables set up behind and to the side of where the ceremony is held and have the guests carry their chairs from the ceremony. This will save money on a separate location and renting extra chairs! Truly, it is possible to plan a wedding without spending large amounts of money. The benefit of having to prioritize protects us from cluttering our wedding plans with external fluff. Such clutter only hurts a couple of efforts to create a memorable wedding celebration.
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Source by Jeanette Shinn
