| You have heard these words by now: You are | | | | wedding gift by providing their services for free, |
| cordially invited to the wedding of Mr. an Ms., and | | | | like a D J, photographer, video man and even a |
| every time it brings a special warmth and touch | | | | florist. Let them know this is a win win for them, |
| unto your heart and mind. For you know all too | | | | they can get new business at your wedding by |
| well that this is a wonderful and joyous occasion, | | | | setting up a small table, plus that is their gift to |
| only equaled by the birth of a newborn baby. And | | | | you. And for you it is great because you get to |
| as you are sending out those invitations, you and | | | | save $1000 to $5000 on all these services. Make |
| your fiance have in the back of your mind the | | | | sure you know the people beforehand, or have a |
| amount of money this will cost, and will this put | | | | rapport, and then you can ask for such a big |
| you two in deep debt even before you two begin | | | | thing, like your cousin, your friend girl husband, and |
| your life together. | | | | so on. |
| Well my dear reader have no fear, yes you can | | | | The fourth way to save money on your wedding |
| have a very fabulous wedding on a budget you | | | | is to never,ever take out a loan for you to get |
| can afford, and I will share with you 5 easy ways | | | | married, remember 50% of marriages end in |
| to save you money when planning your wedding. | | | | divorce because of financial obligations and |
| First way to save on your happily ever after is | | | | stresses. While the average lavish wedding costs |
| not to waste your time asking your friends, your | | | | about $35,000, this is not for you. Your goal is to |
| co - workers and everyone else about your | | | | have a fabulous wedding, where everything is |
| wedding. They will only frustrate and sadden you, | | | | elegant, not a lavish wedding where they buy |
| as you will get 1000 different answers. Instead, | | | | everyone a plane ticket and caviar, along with |
| call a wedding planner and pay for a consultation. | | | | paying for their hotel rooms. So if you have to |
| Simply tell them what you have in mind and the | | | | sell one of the 3 cars you have and use that |
| budget you are working with. I said to pay for a | | | | cash, you should do so. Or if you have to use |
| consultation, which is $150 to $300, because you | | | | your income tax check, and combine that with |
| do not want the sales pressure or even someone | | | | the money gifts you get, use that as well. Always |
| trying to make you feel less adequate, because | | | | think of creative ways to come up with the |
| they want to make commissions on a $50,000 | | | | money. |
| wedding and you only have $7000. | | | | Fifth way for a fabulous wedding is not to lose |
| Second way to plan a wedding is to pick a | | | | your mind. You have to keep your cool and write |
| location for your wedding. Before you begin | | | | down on paper everything that must be done, |
| thinking about the most expensive hotel, ask | | | | and you must save your strength along with |
| yourself who do you know who has a nice | | | | peace of mind. You are no good to you, your |
| house?. Think about your rich friend girl, or your | | | | lover and your loved ones crying and falling apart. |
| boss and even the president of your company. | | | | Also let people help you by becoming a leader, |
| People like their egos stroked, if you love their | | | | and share your dream along with your goal, with |
| house and they have a huge well manicured | | | | your friends and even with strangers that you |
| backyard or even a lake, then ask them to use it. | | | | are doing business with. You will be surprised by |
| They will feel big headed that their house is so | | | | how much people will do when you make them |
| nice for a wedding and you get to save $1500 to | | | | feel like they are part of something bigger than |
| $4000 on a big hotel or event hall. | | | | themselves. So involve them and give to them |
| Third way to save on your wedding is to tap into | | | | assignments; and believe me they want so badly |
| people you know who provide professional | | | | to make and see you happy. |
| services, and ask them if they would give you a | | | | |