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Sunday, September 21, 2008

How To Plan A Wedding On A Small Budget

Weddings today seem to be all-time high. The average cost of wedding in the US is said to play in between 20 to 25 thousand dollars. Many couples just don't have such amount to spend on their wedding. Fortunately, there are several economical ideas that will help you make your big day successful even though you don't have huge fortune to spend. Consider such ideas so that your bill be reduced considerably; ideas that could help you achieve your dream day for less.

Low-cost Wedding Outfit Ideas. A piece of gown can already cost you a thousand or more. To save some money, you may consider to buy a wedding dress that has only been worn once for less than half the price. Many stores have begun to supply wedding outfits this way, and often hiring them just for the day.

Inexpensive Wedding Invitation Ideas. You can always make your own wedding invitations and seating card with help of your personal computer and home printer. This is the perfect time for you to show off your hidden creativity and skills to make wedding invitations using your own bare hands. Or, you can also shop invitations online; available invitations online are a lot cheaper than buying them in local stores.

Affordable Wedding Reception Ideas. The wedding reception is one of the most very expensive part of your occasion, however, it can also be your biggest savings. So where should you begin? Start planning your cheap wedding by looking at the number of guests you have attending. Shorten your guest list by only inviting people that are very close to you, such as you family and friends. When it comes to the meal, consider arranging a hot or cold buffet, instead of a four course silver service.

If you wish to hold the wedding reception in an expensive hotel then you may consider these available options such as holding it at a club perhaps or even book a restaurant where you can keep an open bar to a minimum by only serving beer, wine and soft drinks.

Money-Saving Wedding Transportation Ideas. You can also save big amount by not hiring expensive limousine, rather you may ask to borrow a friend's vehicle. Just give it a good clean and polish it can make a two thumbs up substitute.

Cheap Floral Arrangements Ideas. If you wish to cut the cost of your wedding flowers, why not visit the local flower wholesaler where huge savings are possible, then all that's needed is a little imagination when it comes to the display.

Other possible cheap wedding ideas include baking your own wedding cake, or ask a friend who is an expert on baking. Or, you can bake your own cake and deliver it to your nearest bakeshop and let them finish your wedding cake at a lesser cost; basically cost is only for the icing and the time they spent in working. Another cost-reducing technique idea is to distribute affordable wedding favors and wedding gifts. Choose inexpensive bridesmaids gifts for the ladies who supported you all throughout your wedding celebration, as well as discount groomsmen gifts for your groomsmen.

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