It is a once in a lifetime event and definitely the event of a lifetime for you and your significant other. And just as every individual is different, every couple wants their wedding to be just perfect in their own individual way. However, the “perfect” wedding may not necessarily come cheap and not all of us are Bill Gates. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a magnificent wedding and not break the bank.
There are numerous ways to have your (wedding) cake and eat it as well when it comes to having an affordable wedding. Following are some of the best ways to a great wedding without sacrificing on the quality or style of this special occasion:
• Buy a ring online. Competition leads to reduced prices and the online world is your oyster. The Internet has helped cut margins to the bone and reputable jewelers with an online presence will ensure that you find a stunning ring for a stunning price irrespective of where in the world you are located.
• A dress for a day. But an eternal memory. There are numerous online wedding dress sellers and even manufacturers in China that sell online via sites such as eBay. They supply quickly and offer quality product (they often manufacture for designer labels). By providing detailed measurement instructions, the only adjustment that may be required can be performed by any competent seamstress. You may also consider a second-hand dress as a cost-saving alternative.
• How many friends do you really have? Every person not invited results in a cost saving. Remember, this is a significant day and you don’t need to rent a crowd to prove your love.
• It’s only food. Guests don’t need to eat till they are too sick to dance. A buffet wedding helps reduce food costs, as does having the wedding the morning or afternoon rather than the evening. Instead of desert, use the wedding cake for its intended purpose – dessert.
• Getting drunk on the vibe. Alcohol can be a major expense but it need not be. You are not the local watering hole and some basic wine and beer should suffice for your guests.
• Don’t waste paper and don’t waste money. The fact is that your wedding invitation will be thrown out either the day of or the day after your wedding. Save time, money, and the environment by designing an e-invite and creating a free wedding website.
• Add color without flowers. Sure flowers can add a lot of color to proceedings but so too can colorful seat coverings, lighting, and intelligent use of colored background materials. This can also save you a lot of green.
Starting your married life in love and not in debt is what a happy future is all about. However important your actual wedding is – and it is; it is worth remembering that it is but a small step in a very long journey.
