While you can cut wedding costs by hiring a DJ or doing the movie yourself, you may find it important to have live entertainment. Even if you feel you must have a live band for the full reception, there are still savings to be had. Hire a small band instead of a large one. Fewer …
As any bride will tell you, even though planning a wedding is an exciting and happy time, it can also be one filled with anxiety. There is so much to do, so many decisions to make, and often so many people offering advice, your head can spin. Chances are, as you are searching for the …
Compare prices when you buy or order flowers. The same type of flowers can dramatically vary in cost from one source to another. I found a HUGE range in prices while researching flower costs for the Dream Wedding on a Dime; 7 Secrets for the Budget-Savvy Bride ebook. The above is from the Dream Wedding …
Buy as much as you can used. Many used wedding items are in like-new or nearly new condition. Find several categories of items with free shipping–such as centerpieces, bridal jewelry, or cake/dessert stands (for example)–at used.MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com.
A wedding budget may sound like a lot of money until the costs begin to accumulate. It’s then you realize even what seem to be small expenditures add up quickly. Smart brides take steps to manage the money before costs get out of hand. (1) Choose either quantity or quality. A huge wedding with a lot …
A good part of the population nearly faints or panics (or both) when hearing what the average wedding costs these days. There is no need for either. As it turns out, higher-income weddings skew the average (that’s math-speak for “sends the lower income folk into a tizzy”). New stats just released by The Wedding Report …
Find free or discount wedding entertainment through friends and family. Knowing someone in the band or a talented vocalist can have its privileges. Ask about having them perform at a discount as a wedding gift to you. The above is from the Dream Wedding on a Dime; 7 Secrets for the Budget-Savvy Bride ebook.
Buy the groom’s suit or tuxedo pre-owned. While it may not be practical for the groomsmen, the groom can certainly find a suit or tuxedo at a less-than-rental price, and he can resell or wear it later. (As of this writing I could have bought a Christian Dior tuxedo with satin covered buttons, satin lapel, …
Include only the core wedding group in the rehearsal dinner. If funds are severely limited, this may be your only option. Do express your gratitude in other ways, however, to those who were especially helpful during the wedding planning or went to great lengths to attend. The above is from the Dream Wedding on a …
The choices themselves—what types of food, how much, and ingredients used to prepared each dish—go a long way in determining how much your reception meal will cost. There are several ways you can cut down without necessarily downsizing the wedding. Number of Entrees or Courses Generally, the more complex your meal, the more expensive it …
Buy pre-owned when you can through local resale stores or eBay. Then, resell the items after the wedding. The above is from the Dream Wedding on a Dime; 7 Secrets for the Budget-Savvy Bride ebook.