Gasoline May Be Expensive, But Your Wedding Doesn’t Have To Be!
We all feel the pinch at the pump, as gas prices soar, but your wedding doesn’t have to suffer during these economic challenges! There are some fabulous ideas and sources out there to make your wedding as beautiful and elegant as you had envisioned, without going into debt!
Some simple tips include shopping locally for many of your items. For instance, you may think you’re getting a great deal on your wedding gown, bridesmaid dresses, and tuxedos in the big city stores, but those items can become very costly if you figure in all the gas you’ll use driving back and forth for fittings, pick ups, drop offs, changes or exchanges! That costly burden will also be felt by the members of your wedding party as well. The same idea applies to rental items like arches, chairs, tables, and other decorations. The gasoline, not to mention your time, all add up! So, shop closer to home!
An idea to consider for saving money on your gown is to purchase the sample from off the rack at your bridal shop. Often, you can save hundreds of dollars this way! You may have to do a little touch up cleaning, but the savings may be well worth it!
You can also save money by either printing your own invitations, or forgoing the paper and postage, and opting for a wedding website. A great source for wedding websites is www.weddingwire.com. Not only can you create your own fabulous site, you can also organize the guest list, budget, checklists, timelines, and even the seating chart!
To save money on your cake, check with your local grocery store. They can often be the most affordable option. Many brides are opting for the trendy cupcake tower as a less expensive, and fun look!
We all know how expensive the decorations can become for your wedding and reception. A great inexpensive alternative is paper lanterns. They can range from $1, up to $10 each, depending on what you chose. The selection is endless! There are fabulous colors, patterns, and sizes to coordinate with any color scheme. Check out the web for great ideas! Also, consider making your own centerpieces. You might be amazed by what you can do with floating candles, or fruit. Visit a bookstore or the Internet for inspiration! One of the fastest growing new trends is for a “do it yourself” approach to wedding planning. There are some absolutely wonderful books and websites out there to help you create virtually everything yourself. And the best part, is that it doesn’t have to look like you did it yourself! There are sites that will teach you how to create lovely bouquets, like www.about.com, or invitations, place cards, decorations, food, and so much more at www.stylemepretty.com. Check out their “How To’s” section! It’s a great site to get your creative juices flowing!
Have fun creating your perfect day & let us know if we can help at Touch of Class!
