Valuable Tips to save Money on Your Wedding

In uncertain economic times like these everyone is trying to save money or spend less than they normally would. Many times you can still have the wedding you have always dreamed of but at a much lower cost than you originally budgeted. I have some common sense ideas of things you can do to save money on your big day.

* Kill the flower centerpieces. While incredibly beautiful they are also very expensive and there are a lot of much lower cost alternatives that look fabulous. Get on the web and look around. Start by going to any search engine and typing in wedding centerpieces. You will get literally thousands of ideas and tips on making a fabulous centerpiece. Floating candles are a great way to decorate a table. Depending on the type of bowl you use you can get these at your local dollar store for a very reasonable price.

* Make your own wedding invitations instead of having them printed. There are lots of websites that will enable you to print your own invitations. Again go to your favorite search engine and type in do it yourself wedding invitations. You will be shocked at what a beautiful invitation you can do yourself.

* Get one of your friends to become a minister. A quick search online will disclose a ton of places that will certify you as a minister for a small fee.

* Look at alternatives to buying an expensive guestbook. Head to a local hobby store and look at similar items that are much less expensive. Even consider a coffee table book.

* Borrow instead of buying or renting. Check with family and friends and see how much of the items you need they already own. Punch bowls, tables, chairs, linens are just a few of the things you may find you can get for free.

* Instead of favors give out small treats like candy. You can put these in small tulle bags or even have large bowls with small scoops and small paper cups at the exits. This will greatly reduce the amount you spend on favors.

* Ask your family and friends if they have any of the items you need for your wedding. Do not be afraid to ask if you can borrow them for your wedding. Most will feel complimented that you find their item good enough to feature in your wedding.

* Reconsider getting an expensive wedding cake. You know how much of the cake is wasted. Consider a smaller single tier cake or even cupcakes.

* Enlist your friends to be your photographer. With the digital cameras today find a friend who has a knack for taking pictures and ask if they would act as your wedding photographer. Also find a friend to shoot the wedding video.

* Get a low cost venue. Do you know someone with a huge yard or property in the country. Even state parks are very reasonably priced.

* Don’t plan to serve dinner at the reception. Small finger sandwiches and other munchies are very popular with people and are much lower cost than a full sit down meal. Also try mid afternoon for your wedding when people are not that hungry.

I hope that at least some the tips will allow you to have the wedding you want at the price you budgeted. Remember your wedding day will probably be the most special day of your life. Treat it as such.

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