How to make cost-effective wedding budget

Weddings these days are getting more expensive. After a good marriage can mean sacrificing much, but it is something can be in the budget for a wedding, but a cheaper way to detect without many options. The first thing to do would be a wedding on budget, you have to install work. This person, depending on how much you actually do them a cheap wedding is to achieve style, take that any purchase can cause. One way to save a garden or field rent issue. This is effective way to have a cheap wedding area. Several gardens or butterfly park hotel ballrooms, compared to the tables and chairs at an affordable price, which can be rented for events.

First let’s talk wedding dresses. If you don’t have the means to be on the cutting edge of style and you can appreciate the beauty of dresses that may be last season’s or earlier design, you can save substantially by buying off of the sales or clearance rack. Also there are bridal stores around that once or more often during the year have major discounts that future brides line up or even camp out for. If you take advantage of one of these, try to get in there before and try things on so you know some dresses you like, where they are and size. Don’t forget about the internet. There are a number of stores and resources online.

Other money saving venues are parks and homes. Both of these are great venues for having ceremonies and/or receptions in warm weather. Reserving a pavilion in a park and renting or going to a craft store for decorations can make for a really beautiful event. Plus, if it is a more natural park with fantastic natural views, this will contribute even more to the beauty of the event as well as make it more memorable. Having a wedding and/ or reception at home or at a relative’s home has sentimental value. Here again you can rent or purchase decorations from a craft store. At night, candlelight is so romantic wherever you have it. Whether in the park or at home, you can have a memorable event and save a substantial amount.

If you’re having a non-religious ceremony, see if your reception venue can accommodate a ceremony as well. This will save you on transportation costs. Ask what decorations, if any will be there at the time of your ceremony. Depending on the season some churches may already have altar flowers. Many couples do without ceremony programs – or you can print you own from home. Eliminate the pew decorations to a minimum – place simple white bows only on the front aisles to reserve seating for your most important guests in the front. If you are using an officiant, shop around for prices. In some states, for a minimal fee, almost anyone can apply to become a wedding officiant. Check local laws, and ask a close friend or relative to marry you. For music, check with the location if you can use pre-recorded music rather than hiring someone to play live music. Attire (Including Accessories) Your wedding gown can cost thousands – but it doesn't have to. Consider sample sales, chain bridal stores, vintage and consignment shops, borrowing your mother’s gown or even renting one. If you wedding is not formal, consider evening gowns and cocktail dresses. Also plan in your budget the price of alterations, which can run several hundred dollars depending on how much needs to be altered. For accessories, consider borrowing from a relative or friend – it can be your “something borrowed”.

If your groom and groomsmen will be wearing tuxedos, shop rental shops that offer free tuxedo rentals when renting in bulk. Sure it may be fun to have a limousine chauffer you around town, but the costs may not be justified depending on location and time. Shop around to get the best prices and ask if they have wedding packages. Don’t hire a limousine for the entire day – you’ll be spending your cash on a driver just waiting around most of the time. Another option is to just hire the limo to drop you off at the ceremony and drop you off at the reception. If you have a friend with a nice car – ask if they can drive you.