what are the best ways to cut costs on wedding planning?
what are the best ways to cut costs on wedding planning?
Just recently got engaged and have started to look around at the prices of things for the wedding. Are there any cost cutting tricks to wedding planning?
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Answer by Ashley Jacobs
You can save money by never getting married in the first place.
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have it in
las vegas.
Of course! Find a local place that can be rented for the wedding, and ask them about a package. They often will include the wedding cake, food, etc. for a flat price. Estates or historical homes are great for this, because the foliage often limits the decorations you will need and is GREAT for pictures. Shop local bridal stores for sales, and have the bridesmaids and groomsmen pay for their own dresses/tuxes. I let my bridesmaids choose whatever dress they wanted, as long as they were long and blue, I didn’t care about the style. That way, they don’t have issues buying a dress that they like and could alter and wear again. Also, if you have any friends that do cake decorating, floral arrangements, etc., ask for their help. You can also visit discount websites for decorations, invitations, thank you cards. If I had one piece of advice on things NOT to pench pennies on, it would be your wedding dress and the photographer. Good luck and congratulations!
I saw to keep it simple. I much rather would spend money on a nice ring :-> and a house. (More for the house of course). Just plan it yourself and keep it basic. I think it’s such a waste to spend $ 10,000.00 on a wedding… for what?? Nobody is ever happy with your dress, ring, food choice, etc. You do not have anyone to impress. The most important thing is a lifetime of love and companionship.
Good luck :)
- elope
- flowers: go to costco, you can get a ton for ~$ 500
- check out this site for your dress: http://www.bridepower.com/default.aspx
their stores have a large selection, it’s a you want it, you take it BUT dozens of girls have tried on the same gown so it will be dirty, maybe torn a bit. mine was both, there was even a stain on the train the ladies couldn’t get out so they discounted the dress more. to cover it up i’m adding details to the bottom
hopefully there’s a location somewhat near you. they have designer gowns a huge discounted prices!
- have the date during the daytime or on a sunday, most place give a 10-15% disount on their package depending on the time & day
- favors/centerpieces/etc: go to the christmas tree shoppe or online
- invitations: online. i’m getting mine via http://www.magnetstreet.com/
- person to marry you: ask a good family member or friend if they’re ordained or will take the online ‘course’: http://www.ehow.com/how_4921009_become-justice-peace-online.html
1. See if there are goods/services you can trade.
For example, I am a photographer and I traded a photoshoot to our caterer for doing the catering.
2. Ask people to do things instead of giving you a “wedding present.”
For example, our photographer did the pictures as her gift to us but then didn’t give us a normal wedding present.
3. See if there are places you can get discounts.
For example, we got married in the theatre at my old highschool because the school rents things out at a 60% discount to alumni.
4. Make/rent your clothes. I made both my husband’s outfit and my wedding dress. It took time, but it saved hundred of dollars.
Do as many things as possible yourself. Printmaster has a lot of templates you can use for things like your programs, RSVP cards, and the seals for your invitation envelopes.
hi i got married 2 yrs ago we had 50 ppl and the whole lot cost 4 thousand
my wedding dress was bought from a bridal shop at the markets it was new
just end of stock they sell w/d b/d mob all for 100 dollars mind u mine was
worth 1400saving of 1300 b/d they paid for that suits were got thru a shop
a docket
we had 5 suits paid for 2 saving of 300 our celebrant sorry cant get cheaper
but we had our ceremony and reception at nollamarra bowling club we
got married outside under there patio which they did lovely and they did our food
for 250 it was smorgosboard wedding table first we put 500 on the bar an got
back 280 lol and every1 was drunk we supplied cool drinks but b/club have
1970 prices i told my son wtf he said mum tried hard but was paraletic with
the other guys lol photographer was 350 was excellent thru tafe cars we used our
own and a friends white chargermusic was a juke box we got decorations from
same place and got discount flowers we went to little shopping centre who was
cheaper and lovely hair ,makeup an nails was donated instead of pressies
but the best thing is everybody had a wonderful time it was goin right to the end
and im still married to the mosr wonderful man alive your wedding day is not
about what it costs its about enjoying uself and u guest and having a gr8
start to u marriage we went to cheescake shop got black forrest with our names
on it an bride an groom just enjoy it
not choose the high wedding dress is one of cutting cost,but this is the importent day for you in your whole life.so the wedding dress must not let you feel down.
You can choose one style from the famous website or the well-know store,then send the picture to http://www.7bridal.com
They can custom-made your dress according to the picture,the price is not high,but you can wear the beautiful dress,
i think it is very wonderful.
-Ask the bridal party to pay for a majority of their attire, accessories, etc.
-Cut down the guest list (don’t invite your cousin’s kids, the friend you haven’t talked to in over 5 years, your parents friends, etc.)
-Think of doing buffet style catering instead of sit down
-Do cash bar instead of open (you can do an hour or two of open if you want after the ceremony but before dinner)
-Think of having the wedding reception on a Friday evening or Sunday afternoon (Saturday’s rates are the highest)