6 Useful Tips to Cut Wedding Costs

Written by Dulce Azogue


Weddings are very nice occasions people want to attend to. But they can be time consuming and demand enormous attention onrepparttar part ofrepparttar 135493 couple with lots of things to prepare for, in order for their wedding to be memorable. They can be very expensive, too. So how can you prepare for your wedding if you wan to save and are on a budget? Here are some tips.

1.Invitations. If you think that inviting people by giving them cards with fancy designs and made of expensive ink is still important to you, you may consider discarding that idea. You’re on a budget, right? Your main goal is to cut costs on things not that important to you. Besides,repparttar 135494 people you’re inviting might just throw them away after reading it or whenrepparttar 135495 wedding is over, so why bother? It could just waste your time and money. If you still insist on giving them invitations, then do it on a budget. You may go for DIY wedding cards instead. Or buy an inexpensive ink and cheap but lovely papers. You may also just send them an ecard, especially to people living out ofrepparttar 135496 country. Or better yet, if you’re not thinking about formality, just call them.

2.Guests. The number of guests shouldn’t be too large if you want to cut wedding costs. Invite only your closest friends and family members. You’ll save onrepparttar 135497 food, too.

3.Photographer. No matter whatrepparttar 135498 cost is, you’ll be able to find a professional wedding photographer. If you want your memories to last forever, then hire a professional who hasrepparttar 135499 equipment and knows his craft. It’s a more preferable choice to a mere hobbyist who just might make mistakes. Remember, you’re paying for a service and you don’t want to risk on it.

The Pros & Cons of Beach Weddings

Written by Cindy English


Beach weddings are popular but they do present "special issues". Failing to consider these ahead of time could leave you unpleasantly surprised on your wedding day!

There is certainly nothing that should dissuade you from your vision of a beautiful seaside ceremony. As a matter of fact, there are many benefits.

Just knowrepparttar issues and plan for them. Your wedding day will be a wonderful and joyous event!

The "Pros"

* A beach wedding can be much cheaper than a traditional wedding. Who in this day and age can't afford to save money? It is said thatrepparttar 135390 average budget for a wedding these days is between $20,000 to $30,000! That is an enormous and unnecessary financial burden to be faced with!

Don't start off married life enslaved by your wedding day debts. If you have that kind of money to spend, fine, but if not, don't go there! Be practical and remember,repparttar 135391 day is what you, your loved ones and your friends make of it...not how much you spent on it!

* A beach wedding can be a casual affair. It allows everyone to relax. Your guests can dress comfortably and affordably. Often brides-to-be are unaware ofrepparttar 135392 financial strain they place on their wedding attendants and guests. Not everyone can afford to buy that wedding outfit.

* The wedding ceremony and reception can all be held right there onrepparttar 135393 beach. No need to travel to different locations. This is very convenient for everyone. Hey, even repparttar 135394 kids can have fun at a beach wedding!

* A beach wedding allows you to involve everyone inrepparttar 135395 activities. Guests are not restricted to sitting quietly in their seats. They can actually be a part ofrepparttar 135396 celebration!

* Beach weddings don't always require a permit. If you are having a small ceremony and do not require a section ofrepparttar 135397 beach to be blocked off...just do it! Simple yet lovely!

* A beach wedding is a modern and refreshing change fromrepparttar 135398 "stodgy" traditional wedding. It allows your creativity and personality to shine through.

* There is no "right" or "wrong way" to plan a beach front wedding. It can be large, small, romantic, whimsical or even downright goofy! You can pay big bucks and hire everything out, or, you can be cheap and make everything yourself. The choice is completely yours!

The "Cons"

* The most important thing to remember when planning a beach wedding is that "Mother Nature" rules! Depending on her mood, she can brighten your day or rain on your parade! When planning your celebration, be sure to plan an "alternate location" shouldrepparttar 135399 old girl be cranky that day!

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