Tips for brides on a budget
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Did you know that the average cost of a wedding today is over $16,000?
Here are a few tips that one might find helpful with out breaking the bank.
The wedding Gown
* Start dress shopping right away. It's NEVER to early to start shopping/looking. It could take up to 12 weeks for the dress you order to come in, not to mention you will want to allow at least 4-6 weeks for necessary alterations.
* Has your mother kept her wedding gown in hopes of you wearing it one day? Go ahead, try it on and keep an open mind! The cost of alterations, beading and cleaning may just prove to be much more cost effective than buying a designer dress. Besides, you can think of as your something old and something new.
* Buy a sample dress. If you are lucky enough to be the right size to fit into a dress right off the rack (as apposed to having one ordered for you) you could find yourself saving hundreds of dollars. Keep in mind however, you will want/need to have the dress dry cleaned and pressed for your wedding day.
* Look into white bridesmaids dresses. If your style is more sheik than poof...this may not only allow you to find an amazing dress...but you could save hundreds of dollars going this route.
Try Watters and Watters...they have some fabulous white gowns for under $300!
Your Venue
* Keep in mind that during off peak months & times (November through April and brunch or tea-time) most venues are not only more likely to be available, but may offer special pricing to book-up slower months. Another benefit is if you end up serving a brunch or have a teatime reception the meals are often less expensive.
* Booking your hall or wedding venue far enough in advance (about a year) you may be able to find or talk yourself into a better rate than you would trying to book last minute.
* If a grand ballroom is out of your budget just remember that there are options out there for you that cost a fraction of what any grand ballroom would cost. Community centers, parks or beaches, a family or friends back yard or even a university building.
* If possible...keep your guest to a minimum. Inviting family and friends that are near and dear to you will keep you comfortable and confident that each "head" you are paying for is money well spent.
Stay tuned for more tips for brides on a budget...
Here are a few tips that one might find helpful with out breaking the bank.
The wedding Gown
* Start dress shopping right away. It's NEVER to early to start shopping/looking. It could take up to 12 weeks for the dress you order to come in, not to mention you will want to allow at least 4-6 weeks for necessary alterations.
* Has your mother kept her wedding gown in hopes of you wearing it one day? Go ahead, try it on and keep an open mind! The cost of alterations, beading and cleaning may just prove to be much more cost effective than buying a designer dress. Besides, you can think of as your something old and something new.
* Buy a sample dress. If you are lucky enough to be the right size to fit into a dress right off the rack (as apposed to having one ordered for you) you could find yourself saving hundreds of dollars. Keep in mind however, you will want/need to have the dress dry cleaned and pressed for your wedding day.
* Look into white bridesmaids dresses. If your style is more sheik than poof...this may not only allow you to find an amazing dress...but you could save hundreds of dollars going this route.
Try Watters and Watters...they have some fabulous white gowns for under $300!
Your Venue
* Keep in mind that during off peak months & times (November through April and brunch or tea-time) most venues are not only more likely to be available, but may offer special pricing to book-up slower months. Another benefit is if you end up serving a brunch or have a teatime reception the meals are often less expensive.
* Booking your hall or wedding venue far enough in advance (about a year) you may be able to find or talk yourself into a better rate than you would trying to book last minute.
* If a grand ballroom is out of your budget just remember that there are options out there for you that cost a fraction of what any grand ballroom would cost. Community centers, parks or beaches, a family or friends back yard or even a university building.
* If possible...keep your guest to a minimum. Inviting family and friends that are near and dear to you will keep you comfortable and confident that each "head" you are paying for is money well spent.
Stay tuned for more tips for brides on a budget...
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