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How to save money - tips and tricksHow many couples are still paying for their wedding on their 5 year wedding anniversary? Is it worth going into massive debt for your wedding day? When you get married, there is no good reason to get married to your overdraft as well. I'm going to show you ways and means of saving money on planning your wedding, and still having the day you want - without compromise. With a lttle bit of research and work, it can be posible for everyone. The Money side of things If you have to borrow any money to get married, then take a look at 0% interest credit cards. You can then budget and pay off your card over a period of time - without incurring any interest charges. Check out the best bank loans with the lowest interest charges. Use all of your friends who have 'wedding skills'. Beauticians, hairdressers, photographers, florists etc., most are delighted to offer their services. When and Where If you decide not to get married on a Saturday, there can be considerable savings. Getting married on a weekday, or bridging the weekend by marrying on Friday or Sunday reduces the cost of your venue. We got married on a Sunday, and saved 50% on the overall cost of our reception - venue hire and meal. If you live in an expensive area - why not get married where it is less expensive and have your guests travel to the venue of your choice - that's what we did. Brides stuff You don't have to wear new! There is a big second hand, nearly new bridal market. Oxfam has numerous bridal shops devoted to the second hand bridal wear market. Check-out the internet for specialist second hand , nearly new bridal wear directories. You can save upto 75% off the cost of a new dress. Look out for end of season sales for wedding dresses, every bridal shop has them to make room for next year's stock. Check out high street shops for your bridesmaids dresses - especially at sale time. We saved 50% on the bridesmaids dresses because they were in the pre-Xmas sale. Visit craft fairs for wedding jewellery - there are many crafters who make the most amazing wedding jewellery at a fraction of the price of a retail shop. Invites Card craft shops can sell you everything you need to make your own wedding invitations. I personaly made all of mine. total cost £25.00 for 40 invitiations. Not only that - they are fun to make. Print your own Save the Date cards by buying some pretty paper postcards (specialist stationery shops sell them). If you are having wedding favours on the tables, then these can also act as your place name cards by tying a label on with the guests name. Favours Checkout the internet for favour bags and boxes - fill with your choice. Suggestions can be dried flowers, sugared almonds, chocolate hearts, personalised Love hearts, miniatures. The Flowers Buttonholes - if using a single flower such as a rose, this can be very stylish and elegant - and with a herb sprig is easy to make yourself. Try clever tricks with candles and lighting before filling every space in your venue with flowers. If you are marrying in a registry office, reuse the flowers on the altar table to place on the top table. Place empty vases on the top table which can then hold the brides and bridesmaids flowers. Mirrors under vases on guests tables can create a dazzling effect without using lots of flowers. If you are marrying in a church, you can decorate the pews with ribbon rather than flowers - considerably cheaper. Think about using lots of greenery in your floral displays instead of flowers. Feeding your guests Difficult one, as the guests will expect a meal. If you get married late in the day then the wedding breakfast alone should be sufficient. If you are having extra guests in the evening, then only cater for 75% otherwise the food (and your money) will be wasted. Barbeques can be cost effective, buffet style. Hire a hog roast and have a few salads. If you are thinking of self-catering, then rally around your friends and relatives and with some helpers and a small wedding, lay on a finger buffet. The Drink Some venues will let you supply your own drinks without penalty. A trip to France can save you loads. Be careful though, as some venues will charge you corkage, which can then cost more than having the venue supply the wine. Ask the venue to quote you for a package that includes drinks - welcome drink, wine during the meal, and champagne toast. Be strict on what you allow them to put on the tables. A good idea for your wedding reception pre-breakfast drinks can be sparkling wine, orange juice, and creme de cassis, therefore offering your guests the choice of bucks fizz and kir royal cocktails as well as sparkling wine. Unlimited bottled water can end up costing hundreds of pounds - tap water can be fine served from jugs. Most guests these days expect to pay for their drinks outside of the wedding breakfast - so you can set up a paid bar. Happy Snaps Don't be tempted to buy disposable cameras for the guests tables and have those as your wedding photos. They are usually of poor quality, and not pictures of what you want. If you have some friends who are interested in photography, then appoint them to be your official photographers. Digital cameras are great - they can download the photos onto a smart stick, and there are numerous internet sites that will create a wedding album for you. I hope this gives you some ideas on having the wedding you want without breaking the bank, and for some great suppliers to the wedding industry |
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