Weddings are expensive as we all know. Most weddings are known for easily going over $20,000. As a matter of fact The Bridal Association of America estimates that this year (2009) the average cost will be $30,860.00.
In this recession I know you are looking to cut back, so you ask yourself; "Where do I start?
Skip the Venue
Ballroom space in a hotel or banquet hall can be expensive, host your reception in a restaurant where you can negotiate a little better. A lot of people are also using rental homes to host their receptions. Rental homes can offer you a lot of amenities like 3 to 6 bedrooms for you and your guests, a gourmet kitchen, private swimming pool, game rooms, etc. A lot of the rental homes http://www.vacationrentals.com/
have been upgraded for special events so you and your guest can feel like they are in a luxury home. Have your food catered from a local company or restaurant and you eliminate the high costs of paying for a hotel catered event.
Change your Wedding Time
A lot of cities will give you a better rate if you hold your wedding/reception in the morning or early afternoon. Luncheon weddings are becoming a trend now which will save you up to 30 percent of your food and beverage budget by holding your affair in the daytime. They are usually shorter in length; so you could easily pay half the price of an evening affair.
Guest List
Do you really need 200 people at your wedding? I don't even know that many people! Looking at your guest list is really important and one way to reduce your wedding cost is to invite fewer people.
A smaller guest list saves on food and beverage cost, also reducing the number of tables, chairs, centerpieces, favors, etc. Even your wedding cake which can generally cost $5 to $7 per person will cost less.
It's Time to Get Creative!
Did you know some bridal shops sell off-the-rack dresses? A lot of them are discontinued samples or overstocks which will bring down the price of the dress. So basically you would be purchasing the gown at the store rather then from a catalog, bringing down the price.
Regarding flowers, ask your florist which flowers will be in season at the time of your wedding. Flowers that are in-season cost lesss.
And finally, make your own wedding album http://www.weddingalbumsandmore.com/
A photographer is worth every penny to insure that you will have professional looking pictures of your wedding. But instead of paying $700 to $800 or more to have them create a wedding album for you, do it yourself. Have your photographer put all your wedding images on a hi-res disc. There are many places online where you can get a professional-looking wedding album or print your images for less.
Party Favors
Ever think about practical party favors? They are given to us as a sign of appreciation for attending a wedding. People give out items like bubbles, sugared almonds, etc. What about giving away something that your guests will actually use! http://topkatpromotions.weddingstar.com/search/?keyword=8407
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