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Wedding Budget Tips
by
Rose Smith
- Instead of purchasing or ordering a new wedding gown, check over
the sample gowns used in the store for bride's to try on. These are
often marked down to 50% or more. However, look the dress over carefully
for rips or stains, since they have probably been tried on many times.
- Check out your bridal boutique before ordering a gown. Ask around
to find out the reputation of the vendor and if they are listed at
the Better Business Bureau. Some bridal vendors will deliberately
order dresses at a larger size, then charge you for alterations. Many
a bride has also been disappointed when the gown that they ordered
didn't arrive in time because the vendor didn't stay on top of things.
- Purchase a simple, plain bridal gown and enhance it with your own
appliques and trimming, most of which can be obtained from craft stores.
Just make sure that any appliques, lace or beading added is dry-cleanable.
- Consider making your own head piece and veil. They are fairly simple
to make and many bridal craft books show you how to put one together.
Making your own headpiece costs very little and can save you a lot
of money, such as in the $70 - $100 (or more) range. A definite savings
that can be used elsewhere.
- Consider your attendant's financial circumstances when choosing
their bridesmaid's dresses. They will be more appreciative if you
choose dresses that are stylish and that they can wear again. Usually,
a simpler style dress that is bought in a department store will cost
less than one that is touted as a bridesmaid's dress and bought at
a bridal boutique.
- Ask for a discount if you order all your bridal dresses and accessories
from one store.
- Instead of using flower bouquets, consider carrying candles, books,
bibles, a single flower trimmed with ribbon streamers, wicker baskets
or a decorated fan.
- Use balloon bouquets instead of flower bouquets for decorations.
Balloons and helium are a fraction of the cost of flowers, yet still
look festive. They come in a multitude of colors and you can dress
them up with ribbon streamers.
- Look for cake toppers in a craft store or grocery stores. They are
usually cheaper than getting them directly from a cake decorating
place. Also, if you are a crafty person or know someone who is, create
your own cake topper. They are pretty simple to make.
- Reuse your pew markers to decorate doorknobs or other areas of your
reception site.
Rose
Smith is the owner of Wedding Themes and More, a website designed
to help you discover your perfect wedding theme. Find more great ideas,
resources and articles on our
Wedding Budgets page.
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