Planning a Spectacular But Cheap Wedding
Spending a fortune for your special day is crazy. It is possible to have an elegant, beautiful wedding that will make you happy, without breaking the bank.
- Location: Choose a location that someone you can get a bargain on. Perhaps it’s a church, park, golf course or forest preserve. Think of the people you know and the places they use; it is possible to get a great deal on the location using these connections.
- Music: Play recorded music. Or, if you insist on live music, choose a local amateur group. Great places to find live groups are area high schools or colleges. You can normally pay a student 50.00 to perform. You could have your very own live quartet for under 200!
- Services: Photography, hair and make-up, dress altering, etc. can add up to big bucks. Ask people you know who have hobbies or professions in each area to provide a service instead of giving you a wedding gift. The amount of money you save from not hiring a photographer or going to a hair salon would equal much more than you would ever receive in gifts.
- Decorations: Browse wedding magazines for decoration ideas. Search area craft stores and discount stores for the items and decorate the location yourself a day or two in advance.
By doing things yourself and using the people and places you know, you can save lots of money. Instead of paying for your special day for years to come, you can still make great memories while looking forward to a happy future of abundance.
