Beautiful, money-saving alternatives for having the wedding of your dreams.
Saving money and
paying attention to your budget doesn’t mean you have to give up all of your
dreams. It just means thinking about things differently and working those
dreams into realistic wedding plans.
1. The
dream: a
big, posh hotel wedding.
The
beautiful, money-saving alternative: A celebration in a smaller, chic restaurant.
You’ll still have a great dinner and superb atmosphere at great savings, versus holding your wedding at a full-service hotel banquet hall. You’ll also probably
get more unique menu options and more personalized service if the restaurant
is independent and locally owned.
And you’re more
likely to be able to bring in items that are important to you, like a cake
baked by the baker of your choice, special wine, personalized napkins and your own toasting glassware.
2. The
dream:
Riding with your entire party in a stretch limo from ceremony to reception.
The
beautiful, money-saving alternative: Being whisked off, just you and your new
hubby, in a friend’s sports car. The ride will be much more romantic — and it’s
a great opportunity to surprise your new spouse with a special gift. Riding in a friend’s car or renting a small car for just the two of you will
save you hundreds and hundreds of dollars over booking a top-of-the-line limo.
Just be sure that everyone in your wedding party does have transportation to
the reception site; arrange for family members and friends with cars to provide
rides.
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3. The
dream:
A wedding bash in the heart of the city.
The
beautiful, money-saving reality: An elegant wedding with all the trimmings in
your hometown. You can still have everything you want to make your wedding special
when you host it in your hometown, but it will cost you a fraction of the bill
you’d be presented with if you’d hold it in the city on a weekend. You'll also
have the opportunity to take advantage of activities, services and products
that make your wedding unique, like trolley transportation in a historic town,
a getaway in a decorated boat at the lake or providing local treats for favors.
Enjoy!
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