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How To Save Money On Wedding by favtreas(m): 1:12pm On Feb 22, 2011
Getting married is what every grown-up man o r woman craves for. Wedding day is about the happiest day for the couple. It is a special day for special people ,

and so deserves special attention. Wedding celebration comes in different ways, ranging from high profile weddings to average and lower class. However, any way one wishes to do it, a proper plan ought to be in place. This, on the other hand, will help save cost, while you will still have a glamorous wedding. Here are some tips to help cut cost while planning for wedding.
Make a budget: Wedding is worth planning for because of its monetary involvement. You and your spouse should plan together all that the wedding entails. Draw a list of things that will be needed with the most important ones coming first. This will be in line with your financial capability.
Reduce number of guests: You need not invite the whole world to grace your wedding. Just invite few people unless you want it to be a more elaborate and societal wedding. Do not forget that the people you invite can as well come with their friends who are not in your list. So know the limit of your invitation. Have it, also, in mind that all your guests are expected to eat as well as go with souvenirs. Having limit to the guests' invitation will drastically reduce reception costs. Most caterers, restaurants and banquet halls charge per-person, hence the difference between 100 guests and 150 will be significant.
Place of event: Choosing the location of the wedding and reception always pose a great problem for people. It is advisable to do the white wedding in the church which apparently would not cost anything, while the reception can be held elsewhere. On the other hand, knowing the size of your pocket, it is better to fix the reception at a closer venue with that of the wedding.
Cost of cuisine: In every occasion wedding included, food can take a reasonable portion of expenses. Is true that many people like buffet for convenience, but if your money cannot get that then settle for a sit-down meal. That is you arrange the cooking maybe with friends and relatives, who will also help in serving it during reception. Alternatively, to save you the stress of washing plates, put the food in take-away packs instead of serving in plates. Guest at the high table can be given the big treat of being served with plate. If you are to hire a caterer, get one that supplies everything you need such as plates, glassware, table cloths, etc. Make sure you are only charged for the services that you need.
Time of wedding: People prefer holding their weddings on weekend to week days because they want full house attendance. Try to plan the wedding on week days other than Saturday. You will save yourself an enormous amount of money if you get married during the off-season months other than festive times such as March, April, September, November and December. of the week other than Saturday. Also
Wedding attire: Many ladies get confused on this because they want to wear the best wedding gown in town. The truth is that a lady chooses the gown she or the spouse can afford. There are lots of bridal gowns in town so make your choice. If on the other hand you cannot buy one, then think of renting or borrowing a friend's own. Alternatively, you can redo your mom's or mother-in-law's bridal gown. This might sound funny but bet me, some people do it to save cost. Which ever way you get your wedding gown, make sure it gives your body a good fitting. Also choose a nice flower combination that goes with the colour of the day. For the man select the kind of suit that fits your body. Also you can rent or sow if there is not enough cash to buy an expensive one from a boutique.
Choose the type of decorations: The hall can have a mixture of natural and artificial flowers it all depends on your decorator. If you can do the decoration depending on the size of hall then make it look attractive and to correspond with the colour of the day's ceremony. If not, then employ the services of a good decorating firm. You can as well choose the hall that is already decorated; this can save you a lot because money paid for the hall covers all including decoration.
Wedding cake: The wedding cake is symbolic and so must be given good attention. Get a good caterer and tell her what you want. Make the cake simple with number of steps as you desire. The colour should, also, march with that of the days. If you can bake, then make the wedding cake yourself. You can, also, buy a plain wedding cake and decorate it yourself with silk or fresh flowers.
Type of wedding card: You can employ the services of a friend that knows graphic art. He can do the card design to your taste and still charge you low. If on the other hand you are computer-literate to that extent, then do it your self.
Entertainment: The reception venue needs to be bubbling with different music all through. This can be achieved either through life band or playing record with the help of Disc Jockey (DJ). The advantage of a DJ is you get a master of ceremony to move the reception along and they usually are much less expensive than a band. Better still, to save cost, you can set up a playlist on your mp3 player and rent an amplifier and speakers. This will give you a wonderful sound to make the day.
Good photographer: Because wedding is an event that comes just ones in a lifetime all things been equal, there is need to capture all the events of the day. The pictures are to be kept for posterity sake and so need a good hand to do it. You can get the services of a friend or relation that is good in photographing or videoing to cover the event. If not look for a good photographer or videographer to cover the event at a cheaper rate.
Follow-up invitation: In order to ensure that the invited guests will make it to the wedding there is need to give them reminder. To do this easier, write out the list of all your intended invitees, send text messages instead of calling. And each one you send, tick it to avoid double sending. If you are on face book, try sending invitations through that means as well, it saves time and there is the advantage of wider publicity.
Wedding shopping: Go shopping for bridesmaids' and groomsmen dresses during promo season and after New Years. You can always buy your bridesmaids dresses elsewhere other than wedding shops. Alternatively, you can plead with your bridesmaids or groomsmen to buy the uniform themselves while you give them the design.
Makeup and hair do: This is very essential for the bride. If you can do the make up yourself it is better. Other wise, hire one person or company that does both hair and makeup. If the hair needs accessories buy them yourself instead of leaving it for the hair stylist. The make up person should also take care of the manicure and pedicure for you and your spouse. The groom should have a good hair-cut.
Transportation: If you do not have a car or do not want to use your own, then look for a friend that has a nice car and use it for the wedding. There is no law that says it must be limousine or Mercedes Benz that will carry the couple. Alternatively, instead of renting very expensive cars, go for average ones' because the rental cost will be lower.
Wedding Rings: This cannot come in different forms depending on one's choice. If you cannot get the ones in set at the jewellery store, then buy it separate. That is buying the engagement and wedding rings separately. Also you can use the services of a goldsmith, just give him the specification of rings you want and it is done. This is cheaper, than the ones sold in jewellery stores.
Stick to your budget and your wedding will be a success

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