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Wedding at a bargain

According to Conde Nast Bridal Group, “The average American wedding costs $27,852 with 165 guests in attendance.” (http://felfoldi.wordpress.com). And the average cost of having a wedding in Britain is now somewhere in the region of £17,000 to £20,000 (http://www.independent.co.uk). This is a lot of money spent for just a day of happiness and getting together. Sometimes it is wiser to spend less on the wedding and save it for the expenses when already living together. By spending less you could use your savings on a much better house or apartment. You can fully furnish your home with the latest home appliances or even an entertainment system. You can spend the money as a down payment for a car or save it for your children's future. There are so many other things you could do with the savings you have made. There are only a few practical people who try to save on wedding expenses and do not really go all out with diamond studded platinum rings, popular designer made wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses, elegant and high priced invitations, reception at a classy restaurant, a four-layered fondant cake and well known photographers covering the event. For those who really go all out are either filthy rich or have saved for this moment all their life. Sad to say, there are some who borrow money just to come up with the fancy wedding they have always wanted. Instead of enjoying the days of their married life, they are buried in debt.

If you want to save money on your wedding, here are some things you could do to cut on expenses.

1.Print your invitations and thank you notes yourself. It is not that difficult to make one, you can just copy and improvise the wedding invitations you have received before. The special paper for your invitations can be bought in any book or educational store. If you really want to save on invitations, you can simply e-mail your friends.

2.Buy your wedding decorations during sales or you can borrow from family and friends.

3.Choose wedding rings that are practical and not too costly. A simple gold or platinum ring is enough and does not need to be studded with precious stones or diamonds which increases its cost. Wedding rings are only symbols of your union and love, it has nothing to do with how you actually feel for each other. As long as you truly love one another then the ring does not matter.

4.Buy your wedding outfits on-line or from second hand or surplus shops or just rent them because it costs less.

5.Borrow a friends nice car instead of renting one.

6.Hold your wedding on a weekday because the cost of the venue could be lesser.

7.Choose a caterer that you know or your friends know personally because they can give you good deals.

8.Serve your wedding cake as desert to save on additional costs.

9.Let a good friend with a nice camera to take the photos. You don't necessarily need a photographer if you know someone who can take good pictures.

10.Get your guests to pay for your honeymoon instead of buying gifts.

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