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Budget Wedding Tips #1

A wedding is one of the most expensive things most adults will ever spend their money on, with the average day now costing in excess of $25,000. Many couples feel that they cannot get married despite a desire to, purely because they have dreams of the big, expensive wedding that they unfortunately cannot afford for a period. It is a shame to lose out on several years of married life just because of finances, and in a period of global recession, the idea of making a few budget cuts to a wedding is relevant to all.

It is possible to achieve a glamorous, expensive look but without the associated price tag. It may take a little extra work and some studious bargain hunting, but by lowering expectations a little and being prepared to search ruthlessly for the best deal, it can be achieved.

Savings can be made everywhere, and all without ruining the look and feel of the day itself. In most cases, the venue is not debatable, as everything needs to have a good setting; this is the one area you shouldn’t skimp on. But what you do with the venue needn’t be seen as cheap, just practical. For example, ask yourself if there’s really a need for so many courses in the reception dinner – many weddings are five or more courses, which is often excessive. A simple three course meal is classic, and you won’t appear cheap – particularly if there’s also a wedding cake on offer.

Then there is the cake itself. While a huge, elaborate display with intricate icing may seem your very idea of perfection, much of these wedding cakes remains uneaten and eventually thrown away. A giant, seven-tier elaborate design is simply not necessary unless you have over 1,000 guests coming to your wedding – and even then there is no guarantee that it will all be eaten. The cake is an excellent place to save money; purchase a cake that will feed your guests and allow for second portions in some cases, but let that be that. If necessary, to add an element of grandeur you can uplight your cake with cheap LED click lights, for an expensive and luxurious effect.

Budget Wedding Tips #2

One of the eternal questions for a wedding reception is the debate of whether or not to have an open bar. It is becoming more and more common for weddings to become cash bars, as an open bar adds significantly to the cost of an event.

The way to have an open bar without appearing closed fisted with money is to do it sensibly. With each invitation, include a free drink token and one for any guest they may bring. This is a little more expensive than a purely cash bar, but it is an ideal compromise. Also ensure that there is a free mineral water available – if necessary just by purchasing bottles of water and glass jugs, and setting them on the tables before the meal commences – so that everyone can have a drink if they are genuinely thirsty. It is also worth while doing the same with orange juice, ostensibly for any children attending – but you will find that adult guests also indulge.

Another area of great expense to any wedding day are outfits for the attendants. It is somewhat dubious to ask bridesmaids to pay for their own dresses, though it may be worth floating the idea past them with the incentive that they can choose their own style. If you really do want a uniform set of bridesmaids, however, it is unfair to expect each lady to contribute to something they only wear once. This means you will need to foot the bill.

This, however, is easily helped by the realization that you do not need to buy bridesmaid dresses from an actual wedding store. The mark up in wedding stores is big for bridesmaid dresses, as many brides automatically purchase their bridesmaid gowns from wherever they have found their own dress. You are paying for the convenience. A simple way to get around this issue is to look in high street stores for simple, flattering dresses; none of which need cost the earth. While it is unlikely you’ll find floor length gowns, shorter length dresses are more than acceptable for bridesmaids and do help create a more contemporary feel. Also, if you have a lot of attendants, it may be worth checking with the store to see if you can get a bulk discount.

Weddings are expensive, but by thinking outside of the box there is no reason why you cannot cut a quarter off your total budget. Be ready to hunt for bargains and snap up deals if you see them and just tell yourself this: at least you won’t be starting married life in mountains of debt.