Save Money on Your Wedding

2010-02-21 12:38:33 by Admin

 After proposal, the next big step is to plan your wedding. All brides and grooms want a great wedding. Getting married is exciting and the focus of the special event need not to be about how much money is spent or saved. But, wedding always costs a fortune. According to a survey, the average cost of weddings running more than $27,000 nationally. It's no wonder couples get antsy when they think about coordinating a wedding.
Want a beautiful but USD-saving wedding? Here are some good tips you can follow.

 

* Tip #1  Consider an "off season" or "off-day" Wedding Date

The choice of wedding date is the first consideration. Having your wedding during a less popular month of October through April – the so called "off-season"– can always save your money. It is the same of an "off-day", a day other than Saturday, such as Friday or Sunday. Many halls, caterers, and other wedding service providers will often give you a discount if you hold your wedding during their slow season or idle time when they have far fewer bookings. Ask them about discounts for "off season" or "off-day" weddings. If they don't currently have such a policy, try to negotiate one with them.

* Tip #2  Limit Your Wedding Guest List
Keep the guest list as concise as possible. Each time you add a name to your invitation list will increase your budget significantly. Don't invite someone you haven't talked to in five years. Cross off names on the list of guests who would not have their feelings hurt if they are not asked to attend. Think of inviting only relatives and friends with whom you have a close relationship instead of everyone related to you. Invite only the people who are important to you and your parents, rather than everyone you know.
 
* Tip #3  Cut Cost on Your Wedding Dress
Having a gorgeous wedding dress is wonderful, but is it really necessary to cost a great deal of money to get one? Check out sample sales of wedding dress. It's a great opportunity to get a designer dress at lowest prices. Don’t buy at bridal boutiques. You could buy a vintage or once-worn gown or purchase a traditional gown through a discount gown retailer. And many towns have a shop where you can rent a wedding dress. In addition, shop online for cheap new or used wedding dress, such as eBay. Or go for the "something borrowed" by redoing your mom's or mother-in-law's bridal gown, which can save you hundreds of money.

* Tip #4  DIY or Ask for Assistant from Friends and Family
As for the wedding decoration and other things related to the wedding, find out what you can do yourself and ask for help from your friends and family. Be your own balloon and flower decorator. Or, you can design and make your own invitation. Consider having a home reception as possible and use your own or friend’s garden as the wedding venue.

Learn to ask for help to save money. Ask friends and family members for what they did to save money on their big day. Pool your friends' and family's resources. They are FREE and often happy to help. Think of music players you know, well-spoken friends who could be your officiant, and crafty people who can help you assemble things. They will generally be honored to be a special part of your big day.
    
* Tip #5  Look for Cheap Wedding Food and Dreak
Hire a caterer that supplies everything you need, plates, glassware, table cloths, etc. Make sure you're only charged for the services that you need. Negotiate honestly with your caterer about your need to save money. Ask them which are the least expensive entrees and whether a buffet is cheaper than a seated dinner. Generally, buffets cost less and give your guests the chance to get up and mingle with the other guests, and they can pick exactly what they would like to eat. Pick fruits and vegetables that are in season. See if they'll let you provide your own liquor, or if serving only wine and domestic beer will be cheaper.