How to Plan a Cheap Wedding

There is no doubt about it, weddings can be skupa.Prosječna price of a wedding today is $ 20000-25000 U.S. dollars, a wedding is estimated to be $ 25.3 billion industry. But do not worry if your budget can not stretch for the most expensive custom-made gown, elegant invitation cards, or the top photographer, it does not mean that your wedding will be less unique and special than anyone else.

You just need a little guidance and few tips that will help you achieve the dream of your big day. Here are a few suggestions with tips on how to save on some of the more expensive aspects of the wedding.

wedding gowns

Do you really need a hand-made wedding dress with beads and diamantes? This is where the big expense, and there are several options in cutting costs. Why not opt ​​for a used wedding dress? It is probably only been worn once, however, you can get an expensive dress for half the price. Consider buying a evening gown / cocktail dress from a department store or look into renting your wedding dress for the day.

before

This is where the cost of a wedding can get out ruke.Vjenčanje is usually the biggest expense, but one of the easiest to cut costs. Statistics show that on average 189 guests attended the wedding, it's a lot. Try and keep your guest list to a minimum, do you really need to invite family members who you have never seen in years? Instead of three course meal why not opt for hot and cold buffet (even cater for yourself)? Instead of holding the reception at the set of packages or wedding, why not consider it at someone's home or club, or even book a restaurant. Keep an open bar minimum and only serve beer, wine and soft drinks.

Photo

is the obvious choice to shop around for the best price, but consider hiring a photographer for the ceremony only and ask a family member or friend to snap photos at the reception. Or you can go one step further and ask them to take photos for the whole day and not bother with the expense of a photographer at all.

Invitations / Stationery

If you're on a budget and looking for cheaper wedding stationery items, then you might want to consider print-at-home equipment. There are many online stationer's that will offer this service for free. You pay for paper and envelopes, and then use their software to print directly from your own computer. With sophisticated customization tools you'll be able to enter your text and preview before printing, to avoid any costly mistakes. Alternatively, you can buy software and do-it-yourself from your computer.

Other

Flowers can be another big expense, but an unnecessary one. Why not buy wholesale flowers, or pick flowers from your garden (or a friend or relative). Buy plain gold or white gold wedding bands as these are the cheapest. Get a friend to make your wedding cake for you and opt for lower-level cake and have it not be a fruit cake - try a sponge, chocolate or carrot cake! Make your favors and center-peices yourself. Accessories can be found at little outlet stores or online. In the end, instead of limousine why not rent a car or borrow a luxury car from a friend or relative?

Summary

Weddings are expensive if you want to be. But if you want to keep money aside for a deposit on a house or a honeymoon to remember, then there are many cost cutting ideas. All you need is a little imagination and some help from friends and family and you can have a luxury wedding with all the trimmings.