More of an ideas thread, been looking at my wedding plans and so far we're under budget. So here's my money saving list...
-flowers done by a family friend, and not having masses of them. Just a few key pieces, bouquet and buttonholes etc. Still costs, but reduced price.
-entertainment done by friends. Acoustic act, dj, plus equipment hire. All free.
-invites and other stationery made by a friend. Free.
-hair and makeup done by a friend (my usual hairdresser). Free again.
-dresses for bridal party and my dress bought online. Good quality, and much less expensive than buying from a shop.
-package deal for suit hire for both fathers, ushers, groom and best man. Also hire, not buy, it's not like they don't own suits, no point buying new ones just for one day.
-winter wedding, slightly cheaper than summer.
-table centerpieces made by me and a couple of friends. Silly artsy stuff, materials bought from charity shops and online. More personal than flowers.
Due to not using the venue entertainment (didn't want a naff wedding dj) we got them to put those costs onto a bar tab.
Most things we got just by asking, and the main response was "I'd be honoured!" People's time and various costs (hairdresser, equipment hire, stationary printing) have been given/written off as wedding presents.
Any other ideas for cutting costs? What did you do at your wedding? Planning to do? General advice for planning? Hoping this thread will be useful for brides-to-be!
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grumpyinthemorning · 17/04/2013 08:20
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