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10 Ways To Save Hundreds On Your Wedding
1. Budgeting Plan to set a budget that is slightly smaller than you can actually afford. This will allow you to have money on hand for any of unexpected expenses that may occur. 2. What's important to you? Think about one or two must have's that you will not compromise on, whether it is the photography, wedding cake or your bouquet. After taking these into account adjust your budget accordingly to keep the other costs within the budget. 3. Invitations Invitations can cost you hundreds of dollars. Why not make your own invitations. There a plenty of supplies at craft stores, scraping stores and specialty paper shops which will allow you to create your own. You can print you own invitations on your own printer at home, with the use of some good card making software (which you can use again)and quality paper these should cost next to nothing. Even cheaper email your wedding invitations and you can have your guests call or email their RSVPs. 4. Guest List Limit the number of guests at your wedding. Only invite family and friends and not people you haven't seen or talked to for years. This means fewer invitations to send out fewer mouths to feed which will save you money. 5. Selective Shopping Visit discount stores, thrift stores, garage sales these can give you some very low cost items for your wedding and reception decorations. Also check out the sales especially after holidays when decorations go on clearance. 6. Bridal Party Hair and Makeup Does everyone in your bridal party really need to have their hair and makeup done at an exclusive salon? Probably not. If you feel that you need your special hairdo and make up go for it, after all you are the bride. Otherwise have your bridesmaids do their own hair and makeup. More than likely it will turn out better because they will already know what looks best on them. 7. Wedding Dress If you are like most brides you will have an image of your perfect gown. But if you are really interested in saving money keep your mind open to other options. You may find that you like another less expensive dress once you have tried it on. Some cheap wedding dress ideas are: Consider borrowing a gown from a family member or friend. Visit bridal outlet stores of end of line or end of season gowns. Check out the sample sales, many bridal salons sell their sample gowns once the manufacture discontinues them. Shop Online, great places to start are eBay and other online auction sites. 8. Wedding Cake Consider making your own wedding cake or having a talented friend bake and decorate the cake for you as a wedding gift. 9. Use Your Own Car This one is free! Use your own or perhaps you have a friend with a sporty car, I am sure if you ask they would not mind driving you on your wedding day. 10. Save on Shoes For your wedding day you don't have to purchase pricey white shoes from bridal stores, consider purchasing comfortable but dressy white shoes from a regular shoe store (just make sure that it matches your dress). Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Click here www.the-wedding-information-site.com for instant access to free tips, tricks and wedding planning ideas. |
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