| Gabby Love stresses one to be creative in | | | | wedding as well as the bridesmaid dresses |
| order to save on your wedding. A main way to | | | | from off the rack. This will also cut down |
| cut cost could begin with the date and time | | | | the cost . |
| of the wedding. Why not look athaving the | | | | |
| wedding on Friday evening, Saturday morning, | | | | C. Look into borrowing shoes from your |
| or even Sunday afternoon? | | | | friends or family members. Hey, there are |
| | | | other people who were married and have shoes |
| This will still work with your guests | | | | from their wedding just sitting in their |
| schedules,and also qualify for a reduced | | | | closets that could match your dress. |
| rates at a church ,or reception hall because | | | | |
| it is during off peak times. By having the | | | | D. Get in touch with the tuxedo rental stores |
| wedding during off peak times saves money on | | | | and see if they are offering special |
| food. Food for your guest is a main expense | | | | discounts and specials. Some even offer free |
| for the wedding, especially large weddings. | | | | tux rental depending on the amount of tux |
| If you really want to have food cost really | | | | rented. They may even offer free limousine |
| reduced then have an evening wedding with a | | | | service as well. |
| dessert-only reception. Also keep the overall | | | | |
| guest list down to the minimum which will | | | | E. Find out if there are any friends or |
| mean less food ,less work, and less | | | | family members can sew. If so this could cut |
| invitations,which will result with less money | | | | down the overall expenses for dresses for the |
| on weddings. | | | | bride and bridesmaid. |
| | | | |
| Another key focus of expense is what to wear | | | | F. If the wedding is a casual wedding, the |
| during the wedding and how to keep the cost | | | | focus will be on color which means that the |
| down. | | | | men could wear their own suits and the |
| | | | bridesmaids could wear their own dresses, all |
| A. Look into renting wedding gowns instead of | | | | of which in the same color. |
| buying it. Rent a tux as well . Also check | | | | |
| around to see if there is a business that | | | | The above is just key suggestions offered to |
| will cater the whole wedding party for a much | | | | keep the overall cost of the wedding to a |
| reduced rate. | | | | minimum. The wedding day is just what it |
| | | | means ...day. Don't put yourself in debt. |
| B. Explore key bridal shops and get a sample | | | | |