| Here are three cheap wedding ideas to cut your | | | | Wedding gowns are an important element to every |
| wedding expenses dramatically: | | | | wedding and their prices can vary from a few hundred |
| 1. HUNT FOR BRIDAL BARGAINS | | | | dollars right through to designer gowns in the tens of |
| Weddings are big business and there are many | | | | thousands. So it is no surprise when you start shopping |
| wedding vendors out there all wanting your business. | | | | for your wedding gown, how easy it is to become |
| So where do you start? | | | | overwhelmed with the variety of styles and pricing |
| Well there are many ways to find wedding | | | | options on offer. |
| decorations, cakes, flowers and invitations at very | | | | Chances are you will end up wanting a gown that |
| competitive prices, if you just know where to look. If it | | | | costs more than you budgeted for. However, if you |
| is difficult for you to find cheap wedding ideas and | | | | plan for this problem ahead of time and have some |
| items locally, then the internet provides a wonderful | | | | alternatives in mind, it will help you avoid the temptation |
| resource to search for bargains. | | | | of buying a dress way beyond your means. |
| Websites such as eBay, Etsy and wedding forums | | | | Start by searching online bridal websites for pre-loved |
| are a great place to look for cheap deals or exchange | | | | wedding dresses. They are a great way to find the |
| ideas with fellow brides. Many brides all over the | | | | designer gown of your dreams for only a fraction of |
| country as well as overseas, now use bridal forums to | | | | the regular price. Only you have to know your secret, |
| swap ideas and share wedding costs. In fact, some | | | | because it will be almost impossible to tell the |
| brides with weddings on the same weekend | | | | gown was worn before. In addition, most of these |
| buddied up and shared the costs of furniture hire, | | | | bridal sites allow you to post an ad for the ideal type |
| lighting, decorations, catering equipment and much | | | | of gown you are looking for. Other brides and |
| more. This is a great way to cut your costs | | | | wedding gown suppliers can then respond to your ad |
| by half our costs and still have the wedding theme | | | | with suitable offers. |
| and decorations you dreamed about. | | | | 3. DITCH THE BIG CEREMONY |
| Another alternative is to ask for help from family and | | | | Many couples are now ditching the big ceremony and |
| friends. Maybe you know someone who sings or | | | | choosing a civil ceremony instead. Venues such as |
| plays a musical instrument. Perhaps a friend's mother | | | | City Hall or alternative locations without the need for |
| or sister is a florist or cake decorator. In addition, you | | | | religious elements, are increasingly becoming a popular |
| probably know someone who is a great cook or who | | | | way to tie the knot easily without the expense. |
| owns a catering business. if you think about your | | | | Another cheap wedding option is to get hitched Las |
| network of family, friends and work associates, you'll | | | | Vegas style! Las Vegas has always been a cheap, |
| be amazed how many people you know or can | | | | fun and unique way to get married. There are plenty |
| contact directly for a good deal. | | | | of pretty, fascinating and even quirky wedding chapels |
| 2. BUY PRE-LOVED WEDDING GOWNS | | | | to choose from - all of them set up to make your |
| Choosing a stylish and beautiful wedding gown is still | | | | wedding ceremony quick and easy, yet still romantic. |
| achievable even if you need to be mindful of your | | | | You can easily cut down your wedding costs by half |
| budget. If you have your heart set on a designer | | | | when you look for alternative options. A little |
| wedding gown, then there are still ways you can | | | | imagination plus networking with friends will provide you |
| achieve your vision without using up your entire | | | | with cheap wedding ideas that still make for a |
| wedding budget. | | | | fantastic wedding day. |