Getting married? Everyone wants to have a nice wedding, but not everyone can afford it. There are a few things you can do to save money, and still have a day you will always remember with a smile.
Think small. You don’t have to invite everyone you have ever known. Think first of immediate family, and don’t leave anyone out. You want small, but don’t want to hurt any feelings. Invite all members of the immediate family, but don’t go outside of that circle. Including one aunt or one cousin, one brother or one sister, and not another will cause a lifetime of hard feelings. Then consider your very best friends. This should complete your list. After all, it really doesn’t matter to anyone outside this circle if you get married or not, but family should always come first.
The smaller the place the further your decorations will go. Weddings don’t always have to be in a church. God will recognize it even if it is not. There are many places you have your ceremony. It is very popular to hold a wedding ceremony in a garden or barefoot on the beach, and these are all perfect places. But what if that is not an option? Last night an aquaintance was married. They rented a vacant apartment in for a week to hold the wedding. The apartment was circa 1920’s with 12′ high ceiling complete with fabulous old ceiling tiles. Lovely French doors separated the rooms. The ceremony was held in the living room, with the adjacent room as the bridal room. The bedroom of course was the groom’s room. They rented a portable bar and set it up in the dining room for champagne and hors d’oeuvers.
The apartment was void of any furniture, so there was ample room for the guests that attended. The decoration budget went a very long way towards flowers balloons and candles. This is a great source for fabulous candles…on the cheap! …click here, but come back for the rest!
Buy flowers in season. This is a great way to save that we often don’t think of. Your favorite flower may be Peace Lilies, but Gerber Daisies may be in season right now. Rethinking your flowers can save a lot on your budget, and also allow for more flowers.
Bridal party. If you are having a small ceremony, a bridal party is not necessary. You can have a maid of honor and best man, but it really is not necessary. In a wedding this size, it is such a close, personal occasion, everyone is standing up with you!
Plan a dinner after the wedding. This you pay for, but hold it somewhere that has after-hours entertainment. This will give you the reception party free of charge! For your dinner and cake you should use a banquet room, and then move to the entertainment area. Many places will offer this arrangement if they know you will be bringing a lot of people to party after-hours.
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Congratulations on your big day!
