It is the most anticipated day of a couples life.
It makes sense an entire business enterprise surrounds the act of getting married.
From the ring to the reception there is a price tag on everything, and the numbers begin to add up to insanity.
How can one party equal the cost of a down payment on a house? The average wedding costs around $20,000, and this does not include the engagement ring or honeymoon.
The question is, how can this special day cost less without sacrificing too much of a couples vision.
Here are a few money saving strategies when planning a wedding.
Destination weddings can be picturesque and at the same time quite cost friendly.
Selecting an all inclusive hotel adds up to great savings for the bride and groom.
The wedding packages can start as low as $2500 and that includes the dinner reception, though your guests must be staying at the hotel or a day pass fee will be charged.
It's also a great way to have an intimate wedding with your closest of friends and family.
If a larger wedding is the route you choose having it on the less traditional Friday or Sunday can add up to big savings with your banquet hall.
This will also give you more leverage to negotiate with your vendors such as your DJ and photographer.
Don't be embarrassed to ask a vendor to come down 10 to 20 percent of their asking price.
It will surprise you how many people will work with you.
Borrow borrow borrow! Don't spend money on items you can borrow from friends or family such as the veil, purse and jewelry.
Print your own programs.
Hobby stores carry a beautiful array of papers and you can save hundreds of dollars printing it on your home computer.
Build your own bouquets and centerpieces.
Florists are a very pricey part of the wedding.
By ordering the flowers and making your own bouquets, you will save bundles.
Colorful rose petals and tea lights is an inexpensive way to create centerpieces.
Less than $10 per table which is about 90 percent less than purchasing a floral arrangement that someone else is going to take home at the end of the night.
Being creative is how you can save money on a wedding.
Be sure to set a budget for each item and be strict about staying within that budget.
Your wedding should be a special and beautiful day but shouldn't cost the duration of your marriage to pay off.
It makes sense an entire business enterprise surrounds the act of getting married.
From the ring to the reception there is a price tag on everything, and the numbers begin to add up to insanity.
How can one party equal the cost of a down payment on a house? The average wedding costs around $20,000, and this does not include the engagement ring or honeymoon.
The question is, how can this special day cost less without sacrificing too much of a couples vision.
Here are a few money saving strategies when planning a wedding.
Destination weddings can be picturesque and at the same time quite cost friendly.
Selecting an all inclusive hotel adds up to great savings for the bride and groom.
The wedding packages can start as low as $2500 and that includes the dinner reception, though your guests must be staying at the hotel or a day pass fee will be charged.
It's also a great way to have an intimate wedding with your closest of friends and family.
If a larger wedding is the route you choose having it on the less traditional Friday or Sunday can add up to big savings with your banquet hall.
This will also give you more leverage to negotiate with your vendors such as your DJ and photographer.
Don't be embarrassed to ask a vendor to come down 10 to 20 percent of their asking price.
It will surprise you how many people will work with you.
Borrow borrow borrow! Don't spend money on items you can borrow from friends or family such as the veil, purse and jewelry.
Print your own programs.
Hobby stores carry a beautiful array of papers and you can save hundreds of dollars printing it on your home computer.
Build your own bouquets and centerpieces.
Florists are a very pricey part of the wedding.
By ordering the flowers and making your own bouquets, you will save bundles.
Colorful rose petals and tea lights is an inexpensive way to create centerpieces.
Less than $10 per table which is about 90 percent less than purchasing a floral arrangement that someone else is going to take home at the end of the night.
Being creative is how you can save money on a wedding.
Be sure to set a budget for each item and be strict about staying within that budget.
Your wedding should be a special and beautiful day but shouldn't cost the duration of your marriage to pay off.