| Now, more than ever, couples getting married will need | | | | but also helps slow down those who are taking |
| to look at inexpensive wedding planning as a way to | | | | advantage of the free drinks and might have one too |
| control costs and not go bankrupt because of their | | | | many! |
| wedding. Fortunately, there are many very easy and | | | | Inexpensive Wedding Planning - Tip #2 - Skip The |
| practical things you can do that will reduce your | | | | Limo's |
| wedding expense, and your guests will never even | | | | I know what you are saying, but stick with me on this |
| notice. | | | | one. The amount of time you spend in the limo for |
| Inexpensive Wedding Planning - Tip #1 - Controlling | | | | your wedding is minimal, and having that driver on |
| Reception Alcohol Pricing | | | | stand by for hours is really expensive. Instead, hire a |
| One of the biggest expenses in your wedding can be | | | | driver from a executive shuttle service. There are lots |
| the alcohol for the reception. If you want to have an | | | | in the phone book. They will still treat you like royalty, |
| open bar, then consider negotiating the time frame for | | | | and you still get a luxury ride, but these services are |
| the bar to be open. Most open bars for wedding | | | | often a third of the cost. |
| receptions charge by the hour. Tell your supplier you | | | | Inexpensive Wedding Planning - Tip #3 - The Cake |
| want the bar to close during dinner, thus saving you an | | | | Finally, think about how you want your cake to look. Do |
| hour off of the tab. Most guests will not even notice | | | | you want a multi tier cake? If so, consider having the |
| the bar is closed for those few minutes while they are | | | | bakery use styrafoam for a few of the layers. This will |
| eating food and you are cutting cake. Also, think about | | | | save considerable cost, and no one will know because |
| cutting off the open bar at a certain hour, switching to | | | | it will be iced just like the rest of it. |
| cash bar later in the evening. This not only saves cost, | | | | |