These days, the economy isn’t doing so well which means that brides and grooms are having to cut corners for their wedding planning. No problem! York & White has a list of budget friendly wedding tips that will help save money:
1. Select a Location: If you select the right place, you can save a ton of money. Outdoor locations such as gardens, beaches or lakes are perfect because the nature aspects are decoration enough. If you select certain beaches, you may not have to pay for a thing!
2. Guest List: Begin by writing down your family members and then extend it to close family friends. Once your list is completed, stick to it! Don’t invite co-workers that you rarely speak to as the more people that attend, the higher the price of the wedding.
3. Create your own wedding invitations. Many companies charge an arm and a leg for wedding invitations. Try do-it-yourself invitation kits to cut costs in half. These kits generally include the paper and the instructions to create beautiful invitations that will look expensive and professional.
4. Design your own centerpiece. Make them yourself! You can check for ideas from local craft stores. Look online for great online deals. York & White is a great starting point.
5. Search for discounted wedding favors. Begin by selecting a theme or color scheme and then stick to that. York & White features favors from Weddingstar, Cassiani, Fashioncraft and more – all discounted!
6. Don’t spend thousands of dollars on a wedding gown. Many designer stores offer clearance racks that will suit you perfectly. Remember, you will only be wearing this gown once! Many brides actually purchase “previously loved” gowns which are in perfect condition (as they were only worn once for a few hours!)
7. Skip the professional photographer. Have a close family member or friend be in charge of photos. Make a list of shots that you want and set up a little photo shoot (just a photographer would!). You can also scatter disposable cameras on the tables for the guests to snap away. These shots are always fun and many come out just as professional (and a fraction of the cost!)
8. Don’t book two places for your wedding ceremony and reception. Have them all in once place. Select an inexpensive country club for the wedding reception, set-up the wedding ceremony in their professionally landscaped lawn etc. Not only does this save your wallet from booking two locations, it also saves guests the hassle of traveling to a different location for a reception.
If you can try to stick to a few of these tips, you will greatly reduce the cost of your wedding and it will still be the day that you dreamed of!
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