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inexpensive wedding

mstrafacimstrafaci
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My fiancee and I are looking for inexpensive ways to have a wedding a reception, so if anyone has ideas we would love to hear them! Also looking forward to helping others in anyway I can!
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  • ChloeaghChloeagh member
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    Well, what kind of wedding do you want to have? Formal/Informal? In a church? Outside? How many people? What time of day? All of these things can affect the cost of a wedding.
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  • ChloeaghChloeagh member
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    edited February 2013
    As far as things that can make the wedding cheaper, regardless of what it is like:

    Look into Vistaprint for stationary, etc. The prices are very good and there are frequently groupons available. There is currently one out for $100 of product for $25.

    Look into having a restaurant cater your wedding. They are often cheaper than companies that only cater.

    Have a dry wedding or find a venue that lets you provide your own alcohol. Booze is expensive!

    Shop around for wedding dresses. David's Bridal has $99 sales. You can find used ones for cheap. You could borrow one from a female relative/friend. Wedding dresses don't have to cost thousands of dolllars!

    Make sure you check out the Budget Weddings board. It is a great resource for getting ideas and coupons.
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  • aquari0216aquari0216 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2014-weddings_inexpensive-wedding?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:cd3555f8-fb3d-4290-b1fe-9de3e9d420b1Discussion:9d65ccc2-42ec-4b9d-8fdb-367f1735bf06Post:ca66c08e-028a-4bc0-91c6-46103bb379c9">Re: inexpensive wedding</a>:
    [QUOTE]Well, what kind of wedding do you want to have? Formal/Informal? In a church? Outside? How many people? What time of day? All of these things can affect the cost of a wedding.
    Posted by Chloeagh[/QUOTE]

    This. Additionally, be cost conscious when it comes to decor...ive done alot of DIY..our broom, ceremony decor, cake topper, bouquets, boutonierres, gifts, etc.I did the "no-no" and ordered my dress off line for less than $200 total....i was lucky and alterations will be about another $200 for me.....keep that list DOWN....I see ur in the chicago suburbs so if ur familiar with Georgios Banquets in Orland Park, we are looking at approx $4500 for a minimum of 80 guests...we moved our wedding back from this June to next June which gives me more time.
    Those invitations and programs....giiiiirl   <a href="http://www.Annsbridalbargains.com" rel="nofollow">www.Annsbridalbargains.com</a> , <a href="http://www.vistaprint.com" rel="nofollow">www.vistaprint.com</a> or  <a href="http://www.magnetstreet.com" rel="nofollow">www.magnetstreet.com</a> .....

    How about silk flowers...cheaper and last long for keepsakes?  <a href="http://www.silkflowersfactory.com" rel="nofollow">www.silkflowersfactory.com</a> or <a href="http://www.saveoncrafts.com" rel="nofollow">www.saveoncrafts.com</a>

    DIY...DIY...DIY! I have expensive taste but im frugal and creative....In addition to what I previously listed Im doing, our painted monogram on our $10 aisle runner, our "jumpthe broom" broom, our cardbox, bridal party gifts, reception centerpieces, our invites and programs on one of the above-named sites......

    BE CREATIVE.....get started so your not stressed two days before you say I DO...
    PM (private message) me if more advice needed....I see youre new so WELCOME and CONGRATS! 
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  • muenginerdmuenginerd member
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    edited March 2013
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2014-weddings_inexpensive-wedding?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:cd3555f8-fb3d-4290-b1fe-9de3e9d420b1Discussion:9d65ccc2-42ec-4b9d-8fdb-367f1735bf06Post:04fb9988-f497-4478-907b-4fba19deb964">Re: inexpensive wedding</a>:
    [QUOTE] Look into having a restaurant cater your wedding. They are often cheaper than companies that only cater.[/QUOTE]

    This! This! This!  I stood up in a DW.  The couple needed to keep the reception back home within a budget.  We used the Groom's favorite Mexican Family restaurant.  The food was amazing, and dirt cheap.  Something like about $10-$12/person.  It kept with their Mexico theme, and guests loved that it was different from the usual wedding fare.  With all the leftover we were eating tacos for a week! 
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