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vendredi 28 février 2014

Simple Wedding Ideas That Minimize Your Costs

By Lizbeth Nathaniel


While many people spend as much as $30,000 or more on a grand wedding extravaganza, many couples prefer a more modest affair. There are many ways to create a beautiful wedding on a strict budget. Here are a few tips and tricks that will bring down the cost of your special day without sacrificing the romance.

About $1,000 or more are sometimes spent on the bride's wedding dress and this is quite expensive, especially considering that it does not include costs for alteration, shoes and your special veil. Renting a dress or opting to buy used ones from Craigslist, eBay or some local stores on consignment can be great. Instead of a veil, you can put your hair up and embellish it with little flowers to look cute.

Although it has been quite a practice to unnecessarily spend for wedding invitations, today you can actually have simple but pretty online invitations costing as low as $1 each. The eco-conscious couple can help preserve paper and instead have the invitation sent online. Typically free, this type of invitation can also come with that easy tracking feature. Guests are also being sent reminders and so it is definitely helpful.

When it comes to the wedding cake it can be expected that this too will cost as much as $1,000. So instead of checking out designer's shop for wedding cakes local bakeries or grocery store bakeries can be good alternative too. You can expect really high costs for custom cakes. A small pretty cake for the couple to cut is good enough where cupcakes or sheet cakes served for guests are good alternatives too as with buffet set with lots of homemade goodies including candies, brownies and cookies. Delectable treats are sure to be enjoyed by guests.

Hosting your wedding and reception at home or perhaps at a friend's home is a great way to save a bundle of money. You can rent a few tables and chair purchase floral centerpiece from your local San Clemente florist. Most florists also have websites, so you can select what you need, when you need it delivered and do it all in just minutes. Check out what your nearby Laguna Beach florist, Dana Point florist or Carlsbad florist has to offer. Chances are you can purchase some lovely centerpieces, a small bridal bouquet and a few other odds and ends for a great price.

Cutting your reception cost is possible if you limit the alcohol to be served and instead, opt for a substantial buffet dinner rather than have a sit down meal served to guests. Setting out trays with simple appetizers like fruit and cheese plates in order to deluge guests before serving dinner is another good idea. Your wish to serve alcohol could be made more practical by serving wine, beer and a single type of cocktail as opposed to having an open bar.




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