guests will realize it. But honestly, a twenty thousand dollar wedding
isn't necessary. Many couples have done it for a lot less, and no one
could tell.
What's important
Like coming up with the original budget, you need to determine what the
most important things of the day are. Do you want the designer dress?
Must you have the reception at a fancy hotel?
Some things that you may want to spend money on: photography and rings.
These are two things that you will keep long after the wedding day, so
these are the things that should be number one on the planning list.
Don't skimp.
A cheaper ceremony
If you're able to have your ceremony outside, then that can be the least
expensive way to go. Not only are you able to take advantage of nature,
but many of the times, it will be free for you to use. Places that may
work are parks and botanical gardens, friend's backyards, and beaches.
Of course, these are rather weather dependent, so you'll have to have a
backup plan as well.
Find someone that you know who is a minister to do the vows, and ask
that their marriage gift be the fee. This is a perfect way to include
your friend and save them the trouble of giving a gift.
Skimping on the reception
The best way to keep your costs low for the wedding is to have the
ceremony and reception in the same area. Even if you do have to pay a
fee, then it's only once. Another way to cut down on reception costs is
to have a light afternoon cocktail hour in lieu of dinner. You can serve
appetizers and drinks instead of a pricey meal.
You don't necessarily need a band to keep the fun going either. A lot of
couples have found that a friend with a multiple CD player and a good
variety of CDs is just as good as a deejay. And most friends are willing
to help out at the wedding if they can anyways.
Be creative when you go out and look for all of the things you need for
your wedding. You'd be surprised at how many things you can save on. One
couple made their own programs, decorations, and had it at a friend's
house for about three thousand dollars. The guests exclaimed that they'd
been to more expensive weddings that weren't half as beautiful.
Something to think about.

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