Loading ...Planning a wedding on a budget: You just need a little elbow grease!
After kissing far too many frogs, you’ve finally met your Prince Charming and can’t wait to share your wedding day with family and friends. The only problem now could be paying for the wedding!
It’s easy to want to purchase an expensive designer couture gown, a five-course steak and lobster dinner and thousands of roses, but in these tough economic times it might be better to give yourself a budget that fits within your financial comfort zone and yet still have your dream wedding.
There are many ways to save money for your wedding, but one of the best money saving tips is to put a little elbow grease into it and do it yourself!
Flowers – Pick flowers that are in season and have friends and family help you put together the bouquets and boutonnieres.
Hair & makeup – A great way to cut back is to do your own hair and makeup. Also, ask around. Your friends and family may know someone who is good at styling hair and applying makeup.
Address your own envelopes – Get your wedding party together to help address envelopes. The more people you have to help, the faster the process will go.
Coordinate the alcohol – Alcohol can be one of the biggest expenses on your wedding day. If the facility you are having your reception will allow, try to coordinate your own alcohol. It will save you tons of money. If they won’t allow off-site vendors, then you may want to consider only serving beer and wine.
Make the favors – Ask family and friends to help, but you can decorate the favors yourself. Have a nice photo of the two of you or make your own CD filled with your favorite tunes. These are great, inexpensive items that everyone will love!
If you would like to find more information and tips to planning a wedding on a budget, visit The Knot or the Wedding Channel. Both of these websites are filled with great tips and suggestions for planning your wedding.
Do you have any other tips? Share your thoughts by commenting on this article.
Karen Myers is the Marketing Specialist for Arizona Central Credit Union, where she has worked since July 2008. She moved to Phoenix from Boulder, Colorado last year.
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