Flowers – Got your eye on large table centerpieces? Use flowers that are local or are in season the same time of year as your wedding. They will be less expensive than flowers that need to be imported.
Reception Venue – Thought you might be saving money by having a backyard wedding? After adding up the costs of renting everything from plates, silverware, glasses, tables and even a tent, it would cost less to go to a venue that already has those items (including a roof!
Wedding Cake – Want to display a large cake in the center of your dancefloor but that doesn't fit your budget? Have your baker design a cake using a faux cake layers! No one will know the difference! In order to feed your guests, you can have sheet cakes in the back to serve.
Photographer – Having a quality photographer can be expensive especially when you start adding in wedding albums. Skip the albums in your package from the photographer and get the prints on a disc instead. You make your own wedding album with lots of different online resources! It will be exactly what you want at a fraction of the cost!
Size of your Invitations – Invitations alone can be significant on the budget but don’t forget that they all need stamps too! Keeping the weight and the size of your invitations into consideration can save you money. Larger invitations need more stamps.
What are some other ideas to help save money? Post your ideas/comments below! xox – mrs. p.
Mrs. P, these are great ideas, especially in this economy!
ReplyDeleteOne other idea, is with respect to the Wedding Dress: Brides-to-be can check out sample sales at local bridal boutiques as well as Filene's Basements' Running of the Brides for reduced prices on their favorite dresses.