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