"I Do" doesn't have to be the prelude to "...not have the money to marry you right now."Economic stress is getting everyone down, but it doesn't need to rain on your wedding day parade. Many brides are rethinking just how exactly their perfect day is going to take place now that money may not be as abundant, which means many ways of still having a beautiful wedding and not breaking the bank are forming!
Here's a few tips:
- Opt for a vintage gown instead of designer: Strike while the iron is hot! Vintage is all the rage and doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. If looking classic is in, why not take up the opportunity to spend less on a dress? You can find a lot of vintage dresses at any boutique, as well as online at places like Etsy.com; even just google it!
- Don't Immediately Clear Out Your House: Cutting a formal reception out may be your first idea when you think of cutting costs but keep in mind that the cost of tents, tables, food catering, port-o-potties and more can actually turn out to be more expensive than just renting a fully equipped area. Make sure to do your research and compare it using a list to guarantee you're getting the most bang for your buck.
- Scratch that +1: You don't need any kind of wedding blog to tell you that the more guests at your wedding, the more money out of your pocket. Also, don't feel bad for the single friends - they have others to speak to at the wedding! Sticking to just close friends and family will make it much simpler and cheaper. We promise Vicky from the 5th grade will understand.
- Cake & Food Can Be Simple Too: If you've chosen a sit down formal dinner don’t have a lot of courses. It’s usually cheaper to have 3 fabulous courses rather than 5 simple ones. Better yet, it’s often a much cheaper option to have a buffet. Just like choosing to hold the reception at home, opting for cupcakes instead of a fancy tiered cake may run you over your budget as well. Often it takes the baker a larger amount of time to pay detail to every single cupcake. But there’s no need for a multi-tiered cake; just buy a small wedding cake and have them serve sheet cakes of the same flavor for your guest. You can even have them decorate each plate with a flavored sauce or buttercream frosting!
- Picky Photography Is The Best Photography: Hiring a photographer for the main ceremony and only a portion of the reception to get formal shots is still reasonable. For the rest of the party keep digital (even instant) cameras around to capture candid moments. Most digital cameras have a video mode to capture video, and if not - opting for a video camera and trusting a friend to record is still way cheaper than hiring a videographer.
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