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Wedding cost saving tips from GroomGroove.com. How to save money in planning your wedding.
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When planning a garden-themed wedding, save money by having the bridal party carry single flowers, rather than bouquets. Save money planning a garden-themed wedding with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
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The decorations of your reception hall are extremely important. However, a piece of fact here is that you may need to spend a lot of money in order to make the decorations perfect.
Of course you may think that you will not need to spend any money if you do not decorate the reception hall. However, this will be quite unrealistic. You have spent so much time to make your wedding perfect. You should also try to make your reception hall perfect. This is why you will need to try your best to decorate the hall. Yet, there are still some ways for you to save money. We will try to discuss all these money saving tips in this article.
The first thing you need to do is to know what you want. You will need to have a basic idea about the decorations. When you have a basic idea, you can create a checklist for all the things you will need in order to decorate the wedding hall. Remember to list the items based on the priority. You may need to take away the less essential items if you do not have enough budgets. One example is your centerpiece. You will need centerpieces anyway and this should be of quite high priority.
In order to save money, you should consider decorate the venue yourself. As a matter of fact, you can always save money by doing the work yourself. However, you will certainly need to put the effort if you are going to decorate the venue yourself. Taking your centerpiece as an example again, you can create the centerpiece yourself. You will also need to choose some less expensive materials. If you can do so, you can save quite some money on the centerpieces.
It is also very common for brides and grooms to use flowers to decorate the reception hall. If it is possible, you should not go for the option of fresh flowers. It is usually more expensive to use fresh flowers to decorate. You may want to go for the option of using artificial flowers. In fact, you do not need to purchase the artificial flowers. You may even be able to rent them. Renting the items will be a lot cheaper than purchasing them. And you will be save a lot of money by renting the artificial flowers.
As a matter of fact, you should try to be creative when you are doing the decoration work. You do not need to stick to what you usually see in a wedding. You can collect some used materials to decorate your reception hall. In this case you will not need to spend money on these materials. For example, you may collect some empty glass bottles and you can use the bottles to decorate your venue. One example of utilizing the bottles is to create a sculpture with them. By doing this you will be able to have inexpensive yet extremely unique wedding venue decorations. However, you may need to work quite hard in order to do so!
A lot of couples will want to save money on their wedding. This is probably because of the fact that a wedding can sometimes be very expensive. In fact, it will be more essential to save money if the couple has a really tight budget. As a result, you will need to find various ways to save more. You should also realize that you will be having a new life after your marriage. To this end you will need some cash. It will not be a good idea to be in debt when you start your new life.
In fact, there are a lot of ways for you to spend less on your wedding. You will need to consider various issues in order to do so. You will need to keep your budget in mind when you are planning for your wedding. You will be able to save money if you can really do so.
In order to save money, the first thing you need to consider is your wedding date. If it is possible, you should not be planning for an event on Saturdays. This is because the rent of the venue can be more expensive. In fact, other services can also be more expensive on Saturdays. It will be a lot better for you to have your big day on weekdays such as Thursday. As a matter of fact, having it on Fridays can also be an expensive choice. Yet, it is very important for you to think about your guests when you are making your decision on wedding day. Though you would like to save more money, you will still need to make sure that your guests will be available. They can be extremely busy on weekdays.
There are also a lot of ways for you to save money on your wedding dress. The first one is that you should not go for the idea of purchasing a new wedding dress. You may want to rent one if you would like to save money. If you really want to purchase one, you can try to see if there are some discount items in the bridal shops. Purchasing a second hand wedding dress can also be a good idea. Yet, the best situation will be that you can wear the gown your mother wore when she got married. This will make the dress or gown more meaningful and at the same time you will be able to save money.
When your wedding invitation is concerned, you can of course trying to see if there are some discount items. Yet this is not the only way for you to save more. You should not go for some very sophisticated design. If it is possible, you will need to adapt the idea of DIY. You do not need to spend a lot if you can create the invitation card yourself.
You should also think about your reception. In most cases, a barbeque reception on the beach will be less expensive. If you do not mind having an informal wedding, a beach wedding can just be perfect to this end.
Weddings automatically spell out lavish parties, designer outfits, jewellery and receptions, all of which can cost the earth! Sometimes, you need to save in one area so that you can splash out in another. Here are some easy tips that make it possible to for you to save money but still have your dream wedding, without compromising on style.
1. Fixing a budget is the first step towards a well thought-out wedding plan. Decide on the amount that you intend to spend and allow for 25% additional expenses for all the minor unplanned items.
2. Instead of buying an expensive wedding lengha, try out new upcoming designers for a made to order outfit. They will not only put their time and effort into making you look beautiful but their price will be reasonable and the satisfaction guaranteed! The same could be done with your card designer!
3. Better still; wear your mother’s, grandmother’s, sister’s or even your mother-in-law’s wedding outfit. This way you not only save money but will also make a fashion statement. It is a trend that is fast picking up amongst brides.
4. Think about opening a wedding bank account. The tradition of placing the entire burden of expenses on the bride’s family is a thing of the past. Most couples now pay a proportion with parents also contributing to the cost. If you put all the money into one account it willl be much easier to see keep track of your expenses and see exactly how much is left.
5. Keep accurate records of what you have ordered, the total price, the deposit given and the balance that is due. Stay organized!
6. Be flexible about your plans – and save money. Wedding on a popular day like Saturday costs more. If you can consider a Friday wedding, for instance, you will probably be quoted less fro the reception and also get your first choice.
7. Remember the early bride gets the deal! Start shopping around as soon as possible. Book your photographer, venue, caterer and entertainer well in advance. Get them to agree in writing that if they put up their prices before the wedding, you will still pay the agreed price.
8. Only book a catering company or after sampling their food or in case of a photographer or florist, after you have seen their folio. And make sure you hear potential entertainers performing, either live or on tape.
9. Get a written confirmation from all you suppliers as well as the photographers, florists, caterers and car hire company. Give a preferred shot list to your photographer and confirm final numbers to the caterers. This helps in avoiding confusion and the risk of being overcharged.
10. Select flowers that are in season as they are inexpensive – try a mix of textures , fresh flowers mixed with dry and silk ones , not only does this look unusual and different , this combination also works out economical esp in the summer months as fresh flowers are wither away too soon !!
11. Invitations should always be addressed by pen, preferably in black ink.
12. This is the time to call up all family and friends to pitch in for help with the preparations. Enlist the help of that talented friend of yours for design and creative ideas.
13. Serve sparkling wine for the cocktail reception and save the finest champagne for the toasts only.
14. Make extravagant food such as fine seafood as an hors d’oeuvres rather than serving it as a main course.
15. For guests under the age of twelve, ask the caterer to make up simple and inexpensive meals. The kids will enjoy it more and you pay less.
16. Instead of an open bar, have your bartender make special festive drinks named after the bride and groom. You’ll save a lot on the overall drinks bill.
17. Bring along an emergency kit with a needle and thread, safety pins, hairpins, hairsprays, nail polish and extra pantyhose to deal with all unforeseen crisis that seem to arise at such moments.
18. If your first night is being spent at a hotel, ask the manager if they will include extras, such as complimentary champagne, chocolates and fresh fruits that they offer for newly wedded couples.
19. Plan your honeymoon well in advance. Make all arrangements and reservations as soon as possible to avail of the best offer at the best rates.
20. A slightly out of season honeymoon, just away from peak times, will get you bargains and bonus packages.
21. Let everyone know its your honeymoon. Your hotel might offer you a room upgrade!!
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Planning a wedding can be difficult and having a dream wedding can prove to be more complicated. Every bride has envisioned her wedding her entire life and wishes to have the perfect wedding day. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford a grand wedding in an expensive villa or have the best wedding videography. If your budget is a little tight, there’s no time like now to come up with ways to save for your special day. You are probably still on a stage where you can make a few changes on your decisions like picking the date, location, invitations, flowers and rings. Here are a few money saving tips you can do to make that dream wedding a reality.
Get yourself organized. This is the best way to save money. Get started by making a wedding checklist to keep track of everything like contact numbers, receipts, estimates and contracts. Organizing all your paper work will help you on big decisions like choosing the right location to fit your budget.
Trim the guest list. This is the fastest way to save money on your wedding. Although this is a difficult process because you want everybody you know to attend the wedding. Cross out from the list the names of the guests who are possibly just obligated to attend but will not feel bad if they are not asked to come.
If the wedding ceremony and reception will be held in a hotel ask for a discount if your family and friends are also planning to stay in the same one. Book these rooms ahead of time to get the best rates.
Avoid planning your wedding date on holidays and consider having it on a Friday or Sunday. Holidays and Saturdays are usually in high demand for weddings and other especial events. Some services like rental rate will provide discounts on lower demand days.
You should book everything in advance especially the wedding reception and catering services because last minute bookings usually have the highest charge.
A buffet service rather than the plated sit down service will save you a significant amount in the labor cost.
On the day itself, follow the schedule for the ceremony. Musicians usually charge an hourly rate and will charge more if asked them to perform beyond the time range in their contract. The same goes for the charge for the limousine service.
If you are lucky enough to have an artistic friend who is familiar with flower arrangement and invitations then feel free to ask them to lend their talents. This will help you save hundred of dollars.
Insert an RSVP card with your wedding invitation. Do not forget to put your contact number on the card so the guests will be able to respond right away.
Consider alternative wedding locations like public parks or conservatories. This will not only save you an extra hundred dollars but your wedding will be unique as well.
Hire a good videographer. After everything is over, the only thing left will be your memories and your wedding video. The wedding videography will preserve and capture the most treasured moments you have on your special day. Nothing can fix a poor wedding video. Not only did you waste your money on hiring a bad videographer but you also ruined your last glimpse of your big day.
A wedding is a momentous occasion; you should not worry on the huge amount of money you are going to spend on it. Just follow these money saving tips so you won’t break the bank and have a little extra to spend on that honeymoon.
Wedding comes in all shapes and sizes these days and you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the wedding of your dreams. There are several small things you can remember when planning that will have a big impact on the overall budget.
 Consider the date and time of the wedding. The cost of the exact same site can vary greatly so choosing the right month can significantly reduce costs. Certain sites have peak months, days, and times in which their rates will be more. At some sites, Thursday night weddings or the Sunday before a holiday can dramatically reduce the price tag.
 Site choice is important. As mentioned above, there are certain peak times for locations so choosing a time that is off-season can drastically reduce costs.
 Take advantage of decorations already provided. Many sites already decorate for Christmas and leave it up through the New Year making this a great time to have a wedding because you don’t have to add many flowers.
 Consider your drink options. Either skip the champagne toast (it can be up to $16 per glass at certain sites) or if allowed bring your own champagne for guests. Also, eliminating alcohol all together can save tremendously on costs. If you want to offer alcohol but can’t afford the cost the site charges, ask if you can bring in your own. Even if there is a cork fee you will still save considerably. You can also offer a cash bar or provide drink “tickets” to guests that allow for one free drink and then they pay for the rest if the site will provide the services.
 Revisit the menu. Perhaps plan to offer a nice spread of hors d oeuvres instead of a full course meal. If planning a sit down meal, minimize the options guests have or choose a customized pasta bar that will be less expensive then meat entrees.
 Be smart when buying your dress. Opt for a dress that is embellished with glass beads instead of crystals. Also, if you are able to pay cash for your gown you can often get up to 20% on the price.
 Decrease the size of your bridal party. Even though most attendants pay for their own gown or tux, the bride and groom are still responsible for gifts, rehearsal dinner costs, and bouquets and boutonnières.
 Flower saving tips. If you know someone that can do your flowers, consider buying wholesale and let the put the flowers together. If you choose to use a florist, put the majority of your flower budget into arrangements that are most noticeable such as your bouquet and centerpieces.
The most important thing to do is set the budget before you begin the planning. Once you have the budget you have to stick with it. Try to stay within your budget by reworking various aspects of the ceremony when necessary. This will ensure that you aren’t dealing with unexpected bills and debt once you return from your honeymoon.
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It can be tough to plan the wedding of your dreams while sticking with a budget. The good news, though is that there are ways to cut costs without losing style points. These are some money saving tips for wedding food and drinks that every couple should know.
The alcohol budget at a wedding can be huge! Many couples fear that the only way to cut costs on the bar bill is to have the dreaded open bar. Don’t do it! It is a sure fire way to irritate your guests and to make your reception tacky. Instead look for ways to trim costs without being obvious.
One of the most surefire ways to trim the budget for both your food and drink is to choose the date and time of your reception carefully. To spend less on food, think early or late. Brunch will always be a less costly option than dinner, so if you are a morning person, have a 10am ceremony followed by a brunch reception. A bonus is that people will not drink nearly as much at brunch as at dinner. A full bar is by no means a necessity for a brunch reception, either. You can pretty much get by with Bloody Marys, mimosas, and a nice selection of soda and fresh squeezed fruit juices.
A late night reception can be another possible way to cut back on your menu costs, but you will still have a big bar tab to pick up at a cocktail style reception. One idea is to offer a limited menu of beer and wine, along with several signature cocktail. This drastically reduces the variety of bottles you will need to have in your bar. If you are serving a cocktail with a fairly strong flavor, you can also plan to get by with a medium priced vodka or rum, as opposed to the top notch brands. If you wish, have a few bottles of the better liquor brands on hand for the bartender to use for rocks drinks or those which are mixed only with tonic or soda. This is a sneaky way to save a bit, and your guests will never know the difference.
The day of the week that you choose for your wedding can be a great money saver. If you change your wedding from a Saturday night to a Sunday, for instance, the chances are that people will drink less, especially the locals who plan to go to work the next morning. If you move your wedding to a Thursday night, not only might the bar tab go down, but you may also be able to negotiate lower prices with many of your vendors, including the caterer. This is fantastic, as it can be a way to fit the celebration that you want into your budget without sacrificing anything.
Many weddings have themes, and there are options that will allow you to play up your theme while cutting back on expenses at the same time, especially if you choose your theme wisely. For instance, let’s say that you are having a beach theme wedding. Start off by choosing a beachy wedding gown and handmade wedding jewelry. (Wedding jewelry with tropical motifs like shells or starfish would be ideal.) Then go with a food and drink menu that reinforces your motif. Instead of a full bar, plan just a couple of fun tropical drinks and go to town with the presentation. Chunks of fresh fruit, paper umbrellas, and the like will put your guest in the island spirit without making a dent in your budget. Casual food is great by the beach, so skip the surf and turf in favor of island favorites like jerk chicken. Festive and affordable!
The great news is that there are many ways in which a couple can cut back on their food and drink expenses without having a wedding that looks cheap or chintzy. With a little creativity and careful planning, you can have a reception that feels welcoming and abundant, while still having money left over at the end of the day.
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