{"id":12,"date":"2014-08-27T09:10:53","date_gmt":"2014-08-27T07:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogg.improveme.se\/jenniferjuly\/?p=12"},"modified":"2014-09-18T06:10:39","modified_gmt":"2014-09-18T04:10:39","slug":"save-money-on-your-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogg.improveme.se\/jenniferjuly\/2014\/08\/27\/save-money-on-your-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Save Money on Your Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s a fact:Wedding are expensive.But we can make it inexpensive without noticing
\nThe Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shorten the wedding-planning timeline. Don\u2019t wait a year to get married and it will be easier to simplify the wedding. \u201cA recent trend I\u2019ve seen is that couples are saving money by planning a more last-minute wedding, rather than the traditional 11-month runup,\u201d says Alan Fields, coauthor of Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget. \u201cThe shorter time horizon will force you to streamline and keep you, by necessity, from getting sucked into the vortex of elaborate weddings.\u201d
\nThe Date<\/strong>
\nSchedule the wedding in off-peak times. When there\u2019s less competition for dates, you can have more negotiating power. \u201cYou can shave 20 to 30 percent off the cost of a wedding by planning it for November, or January through March\u2015except for Valentine\u2019s Day,\u201d says Fields.
\nChoose any day other than Saturday. ”That\u2019s the most popular day to marry,” says Anna Post, author of Do I Have to Wear White? Emily Post Answers America\u2019s Top Wedding Questions . Ask about rates for Friday- and Sunday-night weddings. They\u2019re becoming more common, so you won\u2019t have to deal with quite as many guest grumbles.<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/strong>
\nConsider choosing a nontraditional venue. \u201cWhere you have the wedding often drives the cost,\u201d says Fields. Rather than a dedicated wedding reception hall or country club, check out less expensive facilities, from city-run spaces like zoos and civic gardens to restaurants or more offbeat locations that have some meaning for you, from a beach to your parents\u2019 yard. One caveat: If the space is not equipped to cater a party, calculate extra costs for bringing in tables, toilets, or even a kitchen.<\/p>\n

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The Wedding Dress<\/strong>
\nShop designer or sample sales. Find out the dates of well-known annual sales at places like Filene\u2019s, where you might snag a $2,000 dress for $249, or the sample sales at BridesDressAU. \u201cYou can save up to 70 percent on gowns, headpieces, veils, and shoes at a sample sale,\u201d says Nina. \u201cLook for the touring list on your favorite designers\u2019 websites, or get on the mailing list at bridal gown salons.\u201d You may even get to shop before anyone else and have first pick.
\nConsider renting or borrowing a dress. \u201cOr buy one secondhand,\u201d Post says. Chances are, it\u2019s only been worn once! Oftentimes, if the bride changes her mind about her dress or has to postpone the wedding, you might be able to score a deal on a never-been-worn gown.
\nOr combine self-interest with philanthropy. Says Fields, ”Buy at one of the sales of donated new and used gowns” staged in many U.S. cities by bridesagainstbreastcancer.org. Or look for a vintage or consignment store that carries wedding dresses. The JJSHouse in New KongKong (jjshouse.com), for example, features designer-donated dresses, and a portion of the proceeds go to charity.<\/p>\n

The Food<\/strong>
\nMake it a daytime reception. \u201cIt\u2019s always cheaper to serve lunch or brunch than dinner,\u201d says Fields.
\nTry a combination plate. Eliminate a choice of entr\u00e9e to save on your food bill. \u201cServe a couple of grilled shrimp with a couple of beef medallions,” Naylor says. \u201cThis cuts down on the cost, since the chef doesn\u2019t need to buy enough of all the entr\u00e9es to allow for people to change their minds.\u201d Or serve an inexpensive dish like chicken and pasta and let the chef shine by creating great sauces.
\nAvoid the traditional sit-down dinner or buffet meal altogether. Instead, host a cocktail reception with cake and punch or cake and cocktails. Or have a potluck reception, which makes for a less formal, more intimate wedding with a nice feeling of community.<\/p>\n

The Liquor<\/strong>
\nServe signature cocktails. \u201cAlcohol is one of the biggest expenses of a wedding and can burn a hole in your budget fast,\u201d says Fields. Since most reception sites charge for every bottle opened, even if it was for just one drink, consider offering a limited bar. Choose a signature cocktail (or a series of signature cocktails) that use one type of liquor. Then, ask to stock a few other bottles based on the wedding party\u2019s preferences (i.e., if your dad drinks only scotch). Another option is to serve just beer, wine, and enough champagne for toasts.<\/p>\n

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The Wedding Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

Add finishing touches yourself. \u201cThe cost of a wedding cake is all about the labor,\u201d says Naylor, \u201cso forget sugar-paste flowers or matching the lace from your gown in fondant.\u201d Instead, try using real lace or satin ribbon wrapped around each layer. It costs almost nothing; just pin it on and it looks lovely. Or use a few real flowers here and there, scattered artistically. Also, go low, says Fields: \u201cThe more height, the more money\u2015it takes more labor to build a taller cake.\u201d<\/p>\n

Have a small cake. You can have a wonderfully decorated, yet smaller cake on display that\u2019s used for cutting, and then have a sheet cake in the kitchen for serving.<\/p>\n

The Flowers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make your own centerpieces. This is definitely a time commitment, so consider making the centerpieces for the cocktail tables or the rehearsal dinner. \u201cA lot of people are using freshroses.com and other websites to order wholesale flowers to make their own centerpieces,\u201d says Fields. \u201cYou can order enough flowers to do 15 for about $300, then check out how-to sites for DIY instructions.\u201d (See 5 Ways to Transform Supermakert Flowers Into Beautiful Bouquets .) Or go online to check out the wedding flower packages from Costco\u2015have bouquets and centerpieces shipped to you for huge savings.<\/p>\n

Choose seasonal and local flowers for your reception. \u201cThis not only brings the season into your event but it also cuts costs, because your florist won\u2019t have to import any exotic or out-of-season blooms,\u201d says David Tutera, an event planner. (Learn what will be blossoming on your big day with the Wedding Flower Finder Tool.)<\/p>\n

Use one kind of flowers in your bouquets and arrangements. It\u2019s a budget-friendly move because your florist will need to place only one bulk order. \u201cThis brings a chic monochromatic look to your event,\u201d adds Tutera.<\/p>\n

Avoid cascades. Like cakes, the hidden cost of flowers is the labor. \u201cOrder or make small, hand-tied bouquets for the bride and attendants\u2015cascades require a lot of wiring, and more labor means higher cost,\u201d says Naylor.View more photos:bridesmaid dresses perth<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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