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7 Money Saving Tips for Your Wedding
By Roanna Rose
1. Trim the guest list. This is difficult but sometimes necessary if the cost per
guest is going to break your budget. Cross off names on the list of guests who
might feel obligated to come to the wedding if they are invited but would not
have their feelings hurt if they are not asked to attend. Think of inviting only
relatives with whom you have a close relationship instead of everyone related
to you. Invite only the people who are important to you and your parents
rather than everyone you know.
2. If your wedding ceremony and/or reception will be held at a hotel, ask for
discounts when your family and friends are staying at same hotel. Reserve a
block of rooms for your guests several months before the wedding for the best
rates. Speak with the appropriate manager when asking for discounts and
reserving rooms.
3. When planning your ceremony and reception at a hotel, ask to speak to a
manager who is in charge of these services. A manager should be in a
position to offer the best rates for the hotel¡¯s services. Ask the manager to
throw in extras. Use hotel house linens instead of renting others. Hotels and
catering halls have their own ¡°props¡± and centerpieces that they are happy to
loan. Always ask for at least 10% off stated rates.
4. On your wedding day stick to your schedule for your ceremony and
reception. Musicians will charge more if asked to perform beyond the time
stated in their contract. You will also incur additional limo charges if your
event runs longer than planned.
5. To simplify things and save you money, have your ceremony and reception
in the same location. There will be no need for limos to take you to the second
location. Many houses of worship have halls that are equipped to handle
wedding receptions at reasonable fees-especially if you are a member.
6. Ask friend to lend their talents in lieu of a gift such as invitations or flowers.
Ask a friend will pretty penmanship to address your invitations instead of hiring
a calligrapher. If you simplify your flowers and arrangements, perhaps a friend
can assemble fresh or silk flowers which will save you hundreds of dollars.
7. Consider having your wedding any day but Saturday. Fridays are also
popular wedding days but may cost a lot less than a Saturday event. For even
greater savings, choose a weekday evening for your wedding. Schedule the
wedding to allow guests time to arrive at the ceremony after the work day has
ended. Many guests enjoy weekday weddings as this frees up their weekends
for other activities. Choose a date between November and April to avoid
higher peak season rates in many areas.
About the Author
Roanna Rose has owned a full service bridal shop for more than 20 years. In 1997, the business was extended to the internet when the web site http://www.tjformal.com was created showcasing prom dresses, wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses & more.
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1. When ordering invitations have them printed using the thermography
method which costs only a fraction of the engraving method. You will also
have many more choices of designs and papers when ...
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