Inexpensive wedding ideas
As a mother of three girls, I've planned my share of weddings. We aren't the wealthiest of families and the costs of three weddings did put a bit of a financial burden on us. However, we managed to put together three amazing and perfect weddings that looked like they cost a lot more than they actually did. How did we do that? Well, we did lots of homework on finding inexpensive wedding ideas. Once we found some great tips and hints, we put some creativity and imagination into it and pulled them off.
There are lots of inexpensive wedding ideas that can be created if you have a more limited budget or are simply not wanting to spend a small fortune. Weddings today cost, on average, $15,000. That is absolutely ridiculous. Sure, it is supposed to be the happiest day of your life but it isn't supposed to be the most expensive day of your life. So many couples start off their marriage in debt because of the high costs of the special day. Find some inexpensive wedding ideas and save yourself the burden.
One of the best inexpensive wedding ideas that you'll find is purchasing the bridal gown. Some women spend thousands of dollars for a dress that they will wear for one day. You can go to discount bridal shops, consignment shops or even search ebay for the dress of your dreams. There is no reason why you should spend more than a few hundred dollars. If you do end up getting a gently used wedding gown, no one will ever know, except for you. Some other inexpensive wedding ideas can be used when looking for a place to hold your ceremony and reception. If you know someone who has a beautiful house or yard, ask them if you can have your wedding there. Choosing a private property as a wedding site can save more money than you can imagine.
One of the most wonderful inexpensive wedding ideas that helped us to save lots of money was cutting costs on flowers. Yes, roses are elegant and beautiful, but so are lots of less expensive flowers. Find some wildflowers, homegrown flowers or something that costs less because it is in season. By choosing different flowers, you can save quite a bit of money and look even more elegant because you are doing something a bit different.
When you take the time to look around as you're planning your special day, you might notice lots of inexpensive wedding ideas that will make your day just as special. Creating your own wedding invitations is another idea that can save quite a bit of money. Some people choose to elope because they cannot afford an elaborate wedding. They might have a small reception when they return. Inexpensive wedding ideas will make your special day a huge success and allow you to spend money on lots of other important moments.
