Wedding Saving Ideas
written by Kena
at Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The reception is the largest of all wedding expenditure. Take your time choosing the venue and look toughly into all options in your chosen area. Many restaurants will charge a premium just because it’s a wedding. Be clear with the venue what you expect the quote to include and what you don’t require, as many venues consider the most basic things an extra. When getting your quote find out the total price and the price per head so you know how changing the amount of guests will affect the total cost. Having said this it is a good idea to ensure the venue does not have a minimum amount of guest for the per head price you have been quoted.
Keep away from peak wedding season and Saturdays if at all possible. Saturday is the most common by avoiding it you could avoid paying a premium. If you have a small budget consider a brunch reception as the food cost is usually greatly less and your guest will usually not drink so much.
Serving the wedding cake for desert can be a great money saving alternative, just make sure you have the venue include the cost of cutting and serving the cake in the quote.
Photographer
Save a fortune on your wedding photographer by booking them for only a few hours not the whole day. This gives plenty of time for getting ready photos, photos of the ceremony, stages shots and some of the reception, and then you are free to enjoy the rest of your day in peace.
Transport
Consider hiring a self-drive vehicle and have a friend or family member drive you. You may even be lucky enough to have a friend with the perfect car.
Flowers
Choose your florist carefully some love to overcharge for bridal bouquets. To avoid this try going into the florist and pointing out a bouquet you love and ask the price. Then if you are happy you can say that’s great I would like to order them for my real wedding. It’s a bit hard for them to change the price then. Just be certain the flowers you have chosen will be blooming at the time of your wedding. You may also consider making your own bridal bouquet from either fresh or silk flowers. Silk flowers have the advantage of allowing you plenty of time to get your bouquets perfect well in advance of your big day. If you are considering creating your bouquets try using a step-by-step guide
Bride and Bridesmaids Dresses
Consider hiring your dream wedding dress. This gives you the opportunity to wear a gown you may otherwise not be able to afford. If the thought of giving your wedding dress back after your big day leaves you cold, consider buying an ex rental gown. Some bridal boutiques even have a second hand section which can be a great choice considering the dress has only been worn once and can shave thousands off the price. Bridesmaid’s gowns can be acquired from a boutique rather than a bridal shop. This saves a fortune and may offer a greater selection with fresher choices.
Keep away from peak wedding season and Saturdays if at all possible. Saturday is the most common by avoiding it you could avoid paying a premium. If you have a small budget consider a brunch reception as the food cost is usually greatly less and your guest will usually not drink so much.
Serving the wedding cake for desert can be a great money saving alternative, just make sure you have the venue include the cost of cutting and serving the cake in the quote.
Photographer
Save a fortune on your wedding photographer by booking them for only a few hours not the whole day. This gives plenty of time for getting ready photos, photos of the ceremony, stages shots and some of the reception, and then you are free to enjoy the rest of your day in peace.
Transport
Consider hiring a self-drive vehicle and have a friend or family member drive you. You may even be lucky enough to have a friend with the perfect car.
Flowers
Choose your florist carefully some love to overcharge for bridal bouquets. To avoid this try going into the florist and pointing out a bouquet you love and ask the price. Then if you are happy you can say that’s great I would like to order them for my real wedding. It’s a bit hard for them to change the price then. Just be certain the flowers you have chosen will be blooming at the time of your wedding. You may also consider making your own bridal bouquet from either fresh or silk flowers. Silk flowers have the advantage of allowing you plenty of time to get your bouquets perfect well in advance of your big day. If you are considering creating your bouquets try using a step-by-step guide
Bride and Bridesmaids Dresses
Consider hiring your dream wedding dress. This gives you the opportunity to wear a gown you may otherwise not be able to afford. If the thought of giving your wedding dress back after your big day leaves you cold, consider buying an ex rental gown. Some bridal boutiques even have a second hand section which can be a great choice considering the dress has only been worn once and can shave thousands off the price. Bridesmaid’s gowns can be acquired from a boutique rather than a bridal shop. This saves a fortune and may offer a greater selection with fresher choices.
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