How Do I Create A Beautiful But Cost Effective Event?
Weddings are expensive
Weddings are expensive. Everyone is aware of this fact and sometimes it's hard not to flinch when thinking about wedding planning and the expenses implied. These are some terrific tips about how to make your wedding beautiful but cost-effective!
In these hard economic times, planning a wedding is certainly hard work and can be very stressful considering the cost of everything. Flowers, catering, the venue, and especially a wedding dress all cost an incredible amount! Thankfully, there are ways to cut down the cost of your wedding without compromising the loveliness of your event.
First off, this may sound unorthodox but calling in a favor from some talented friends can be a definite help. Instead of making it sound like you simply hope to leech off of their handiwork, propose their services as a wedding gift. If you have a friend who is talented at making cakes or coordinating grand events, see if they will be willing to offer their services as a gift. Be careful not to be demanding or put your friends under any pressure, delicacy is always best when asking for favors. Be sure to show your appreciation as well when everything's done by giving a memorable "thank you" gift to those who help you.
If having some services "gifted" to you isn't an option or if you don't really have any close friends who have talents to share, don't worry. Calling friends of friends and some casual acquaintances can still be beneficial. Very often, you can score some fabulous discounts through friends and connections.
Another great way to dig up some discounts, significant ones no doubt, is to look for new businesses. Up and coming photographers are often very cheap and wonderfully talented. New bakeries or catering companies can be just as delicious without all of the cost and when looking for a wedding dress, newer and lesser known designers will almost certainly be significantly cheaper than but still as beautiful as other designers. Looking for young businesses trying to get started in the wedding industry will save you a bundle and still give you wonderful results.
Flowers are very often a high expense in weddings. Brides often hope for lots of flowers and since flowers need to be kept fresh, it gets expensive very fast. Finding a florist who will charge you for the wholesale cost of flowers will certainly help in this area. Also, as a last resort if you feel you are in a very tight spot budget-wise, it is possible to find incredibly life-like silk flowers. Many brides do not like this option but you can include some silk flowers with fresh ones to cut down cost but still have beautiful flowers at their wedding.
Your wedding site is also a great cost. If you find a place to hold your ceremony and celebrate afterwards with your family for a great price, you certainly are fortunate! Keeping in contact with various friends who might have any connection to a location you like is definitely useful. You can also look for some nice locations in small towns. If you live in the northwest region, Spokane is full of lovely little wedding sites that are certainly affordable. If you can manage a bit of travel, finding a great location at a great price is definitely worth it.
Overall, there are plenty of ways to have a beautiful event without having to spend boatloads. Think positive, be creative and be sure to take advantage of any great connections you might have!
by: Christian Heftel
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