10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding without Being Tacky
This is a guest post by Heather Johnson
1. Wear someone else’s gown: Ask your mother, grandmother or other family member if she’ll let you wear her dress. She will most likely be honored that you asked, and you will save valuable time and money spent looking for a gown. Though you might have to get it altered or updated a bit, it will only be a fraction of the cost of buying a new dress.
2. Wear family jewelry: You don’t need to spend lots of money on wedding jewelry (i.e. engagement rings) when someone in your family probably has something nice for you to wear on your big day. This saves you money buying jewelry just for your special day and eliminates “something borrowed” from your to-do list.
3. Shop at internet wholesale florists: Take your comparison shopping outside your local area by checking out prices from internet wholesale florists who often stock more varieties of flowers in greater supply.
4. Simple centerpieces: Don’t go overboard with a centerpiece that takes up a lot of space on the table and can go beyond your budget. Keep your centerpieces simple and cheap, or better yet, make your own. Fill pretty bowl with water and floating candles for an inexpensive yet tasteful touch.
5. Have a friend officiate: If you’re not getting married in a church, ask a friend to do the honor. This will save you money and also add a more personal touch to your ceremony.
6. Get married outside: Take advantage of the great outdoors for a cheaper, more picturesque atmosphere. With a garden as your venue, you may be able to save on rental costs and decorations, as the garden should provide a naturally beautiful backdrop. Also consider getting married at a state or national park for an inexpensive and unique experience.
7. Select a venue that lets you bring in your own catering and alcohol: A separate caterer will probably give you a better deal than what’s offered at the venue and lets you pick and choose the menu you really want. If you already have good relations with a caterer or restaurant, they are more likely to cut you a break on your big day.
8. Forget about hard liquor: Hard liquor and mixed drinks cost more than beer and wine. Offer just beer, wine and soft drinks instead and your guests will still have just as much fun. Or, offer a specialty drink instead of a full bar for a special touch.
9. Ask for services as a wedding present: If you know someone who is a professional or on-the-side photographer, baker, musician, etc., ask them for their services as a wedding present. They’ll save money on buying you a gift, and you won’t have to pay someone to provide the service.
10. Get married during the wintertime: You’ll have a much greater choice of venues at much cheaper rates. Plus, you won’t have to compete with all the other extravagant weddings taking place during the busy wedding season.
About Heather:
Heather Johnson is a freelance business, finance and credit writer, as well as a regular contributor for BusinessCreditCards.com a site for comparing business credit card offers and prepaid credit cards. She welcomes questions, comments, and freelancing job inquiries at her email address heatherjohnson2323@gmail.com
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