| Having limited funds is causing many people to | | | | you use more inexpensive items like these, you |
| consider postponing their wedding. Don't put it off | | | | may be able to get by with fewer more costly |
| yet. There are ways to save for those needing | | | | flowers. Also see if your florist will give a discount |
| low budget weddings that may keep you from | | | | if you or a family member or friend offers some |
| needing to postpone. You can actually have a | | | | free labor. |
| wonderful dress, wedding, reception and | | | | The Honeymoon is a substantial part of the |
| honeymoon for much less than many people | | | | wedding budget and the one that you will probably |
| realize. Here are wedding budget tips for how to | | | | get the most enjoyment out of. Some people |
| plan a wedding on a budget even when it is a low | | | | spend a lot on the wedding and dress and put |
| budget. | | | | what is leftover into this or skip it all together. For |
| First let's talk dresses. If you don't have the | | | | us the most expensive things were the reception |
| means to be on the cutting edge of style and | | | | and the honeymoon and the only regret I have |
| you can appreciate the beauty of dresses that | | | | about that is spending so much time taking |
| may be last season's or earlier design, you can | | | | pictures that we didn't get to enjoy the reception |
| save substantially by buying off of the sales or | | | | more. My first idea of how to save here is to |
| clearance rack. Also there are bridal stores around | | | | take advantage of those discount timeshare |
| that once or more often during the year have | | | | vacations. Yes I know it may mean enduring a |
| major discounts that future brides line up or even | | | | major possibly half to full day sales pitch while you |
| camp out for. If you take advantage of one of | | | | are there. But to get a week in Hawaii or other |
| these, try to get in there before and try things | | | | wonderful destination for well below what it would |
| on so you know some dresses you like, where | | | | cost otherwise it can be worth it. Besides, you |
| they are and size. Don't forget about the internet. | | | | may be able to book somewhere that will throw |
| There are a number of stores and resources | | | | in a wedding ceremony for free or very little at a |
| online. | | | | neighbor resort. Your friends and family paying to |
| Next let's discuss the wedding venue. If you plan | | | | come and stay at a different hotel or resort |
| to have your wedding in a Church, most require a | | | | from you could be their contribution to helping |
| small donation for the use of the Church and the | | | | make your special day a reality. I have to warn |
| services of the minister. You may also be able to | | | | you though that, if you are a personality type |
| have a reception there if you don't have loud | | | | that has your whole day ruined by a pushy |
| music or serve alcohol. This is potentially a huge | | | | telemarketer's call, you might want to give this |
| savings, especially if you have friends or family | | | | idea a miss. |
| members that cater. | | | | Do some research and find a beautiful destination |
| Other money saving venues are parks and | | | | or spa within driving distance. Many people don't |
| homes. Both of these are great venues for | | | | know about wonderful and interesting destinations |
| having ceremonies and/or receptions in warm | | | | within driving distance of their home until someone |
| weather. Reserving a pavilion in a park and renting | | | | comes to visit and they are showing them around |
| or going to a craft store for decorations can | | | | and researching places for them to go. Put in the |
| make for a really beautiful event. Plus, if it is a | | | | research and you may have a wonderful |
| more natural park with fantastic natural views, | | | | honeymoon for the cost of a few nights stay. |
| this will contribute even more to the beauty of | | | | Last minute travel is another option. Who says |
| the event as well as make it more memorable. | | | | you need to have everything completely planned |
| Having a wedding and/ or reception at home or | | | | out? You could set a budget and have some |
| at a relative's home has sentimental value. Here | | | | flexibility in your travel dates and add an element |
| again you can rent or purchase decorations from | | | | of surprise to your honeymoon. Many have |
| a craft store. At night, candlelight is so romantic | | | | friends that have told them about great trips they |
| wherever you have it. Whether in the park or at | | | | have taken and booked at the last minute. It's |
| home, you can have a memorable event and | | | | true that you don't know where you will be going |
| save a substantial amount. | | | | but, if you make up your mind that you will enjoy |
| To save on flowers, my first suggestion is for | | | | wherever you go, you likely will. This option lends |
| those having their wedding in a large Church. Many | | | | itself to the more spontaneous. If it will cause you |
| large churches have florists that they work with. | | | | a great deal of stress not knowing your |
| You may be able to save by using the church | | | | destination in advance, this option is probably not |
| florist. You may receive a discount for being a | | | | for you. Wedding planning and the wedding day |
| member of the church. This florist may allow the | | | | itself can be stressful enough. |
| use of greenery for no or a very low charge. | | | | There you have it - ideas and tips for saving |
| The florist may sell you candles and flowers at a | | | | money on your dress, wedding, reception and |
| discount that they can use in that Sunday's | | | | honeymoon. Hopefully following these tips will allow |
| service. | | | | you to save money, not need to delay your |
| My other suggestions are to not underestimate | | | | special day and to still enjoy it to the fullest. |
| the beauty of greenery, candles and ribbons. If | | | | |