Choosing a Wedding Gown or a Casual Wedding Dress
Although it may seem hard to believe, weddings are becoming more expensive each year, with over 25 billion dollars is spent each year on weddings. The average per wedding is 20-25,000 spent on each. But just because a wedding is expensive does not mean it will be a success. You really can still have a wonderful day even though it might be a cheap wedding although you might not be convinced yet! Here are a few suggestions to help you save some money on the more expensive areas; this could make it a reality for less than you think.
Cheap Wedding Gowns
That hand-made wedding dress is going to be the most costly individual item. As the wedding dress has probably only been worn once anyway and you can get a once expensive dress for half the price if you consider buying an evening gown or cocktail dress from a department store perhaps even look into renting your dress for the day. If this thought doesn't thrill you, cheap wedding dresses can still be located, although you may not have the range of unusual wedding dresses to choose from that you would in the higher price ranges.
The Reception
The bulk of the budget will be swallowed up by the wedding reception; statistics show that an average of 189 guests attend so when you are planning your cheap wedding, this is where most savings take place. There is a tendency to invite everyone you have ever known or is a member of the family but this is completely unrealistic and unnecessary; if you have a buffet instead of a four course meal, waiting staff will not be required either.
Other cost reductions can be made in where the wedding reception is held. It could take place in a friend's house or a local club where money could be saved on beverages if they are supplied directly.
Images of the Wedding
Although many photographers are employed for the entire day, this isn't really necessary; the majority of guests are more than happy to take photos on behalf of the couple, and they will be 'natural' shots as well! 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't be taken by your guests and you will find yourself saving many hundreds if not thousands, of dollars.
Online Wedding Invitations
Cutting down on costs can also mean creating your own wedding invitations and seating cards etc; a personal computer combined with a home printer means it is quite easy to produce very professional looking results. 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.
Flowers at the Wedding
There are also savings to be made with the flower displays; there is no reason why the flowers cannot be purchased from a wholesaler just as florists do. There is no reason why a friend or relative can't bake the wedding cake; this will save more money plus the traditional fruit cake does not have to be used as there are many other fillings that people enjoy.
The Wedding Limousine
It is not uncommon for someone close who has a luxury car to offer a couple the use of it for the day. Cleaned, polished and decorated with ribbons, it can look really impressive.
It may be a cheap wedding but it can still be enjoyed by everyone that attends. They do not need to know it was arranged on a very tight budget!
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Weddings cost a lot, and economizing on your wedding gown can be hard. But cheap wedding dresses can be found, and are almost equivalent to selecting a wedding gown from a designer.
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