Cutting the Wedding Budget – Without the Pain

So you’re planning your wedding and find it’s not so easy to squeeze a $50,000 wedding out of your $30,000 budget. Here are some almost painless budget-trimming tips from Cherished Events, Inc:

Ask yourself if it will matter in 10 years
No one is going to remember the car you pulled up in unless it was something out of the ordinary or involved a horse and carriage. Even if you were dreaming of driving off into the sunset in that 1965 white convertible, if it doesn’t fit in the budget, skip it. Besides, the bridal party can decorate your usual mode of transportation with “Just Married” signs just as well and, it will actually make for more interesting pictures later. Whether or not they had a great time is what your guests are going to remember most anyway.

Who said Saturday was best?
Everyone loves a Saturday, but for several thousands in discounts, most of us could learn to like Friday or Sunday just as well. More venues and vendors that are hard to get will be available. To boot, Fridays can actually be more advantageous since it gives the couple the whole weekend to recuperate or have a family brunch and still catch that honeymoon flight to Rome.

What about the band
There is another alternative besides a DJ for the couple that really wants a band, but doesn’t have $5,000 or more to spend. A hybrid consisting of one singer instead of three along with a scaled down ensemble of musicians accompanied by recorded music would fool the senses. Ask the band of interest if they would be willing to offer a hybrid option for you. It should cut your cuts by at least 40%.

Dressing the part
Before you shell out thousands for that Vera Wang dress you love (we would not think of suggesting you choose another), you may want to check out a wedding dress consignment shop. Stores like Sabrina Ann (http://www.sabrinaann.com/) near Philadelphia, carry brand new and once-worn designer gowns. In one phone call, you could find out if they have the dress you’re looking for in stock.

See, we said it would be painless. Until next time, Happy Planning!