Couples Look For Wedding Savings To Quell Financial Jitters

Couples planning their weddings are now looking carefully at their finances before agreeing to spend thousands on their wedding plans. While the well-to-do have not curbed their appetites for extravagance, couples of more ordinary means are looking for ways to save on the cost of tying the knot.

Where can you save the most? Typically, brides who reduce their guest lists also reduce their wedding budgets. Smaller weddings allow the bridal couple to spend more time with their guests while spending less money on the venue, food and liquor. If size matters, go with a larger guest list and a cocktail reception instead.

Popular advice making the rounds these days is to save on invitations. In the grand scheme of things, cutting the invitation budget won’t give much of a bump to your bottom line. These days, high-quality and custom invitations are available for less than ever before, and brides have hundreds of designs to choose from. A better bottom line boost comes from cutting down on the use of fresh flowers at weddings. Flowers can easily run into the thousands and last only a few days. Skip the flowers altogether, rent greenery or use silk arrangements instead.

Another great save? Use an elegant bridesmaid’s dress as a wedding dress. Bridesmaids dresses can often be special ordered in white, off-white, gold or silver. Even as a special order, you’ll still save a bundle on a beautiful dress for your wedding. Bridesmaids’ dresses can be bought “off-the-rack” in fabrics, styles and colours that are more flattering and less expensive. For a little flair, try going with complementary colours instead of matching ones, and let your bridesmaids pick out their own shoes.

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