| Like everything else, the cost involved in organizing a | | | | preserving the dress after the wedding, this option |
| large event has increased substantially in recent years. | | | | may be just for you. |
| Even though you may only go through this experience | | | | Wedding invitations: There are many online |
| once in your lifetime there are ways to plan your | | | | do-it-yourself websites that are more cost efficient |
| special day without breaking the bank. | | | | than paying a professional printer. They have quite a |
| The secret to successful wedding planning is | | | | large selection and make designing and printing them a |
| organization. Start off by making yourself a list of | | | | breeze! Even if you are not artistically inclined, just |
| things that you would like to have at your wedding. | | | | contact their customer support and they will help you |
| Next, prioritize that list to see if there are items you | | | | for a nominal fee. |
| can do without or, if you must have them then look | | | | Some churches/synanogues/temples are equipped |
| around for the best price. | | | | with a large enough space to hold an event as large |
| One of the biggest expenses will definitely be the food. | | | | as a wedding. This way, you can hire the caterer of |
| Most reception halls charge a premium to cater on | | | | your choice. At the same time, holding your reception |
| Saturdays especially during the peak period which | | | | at the same place as your wedding ceremony will |
| spans from April to the end of October. If you decide | | | | eliminate the need to hire a limosine for the whole day. |
| to have the reception in a hotel or hall, consider getting | | | | Hotels are the most expensive venue to hold |
| married off season or even on a Sunday, the cost per | | | | receptions followed by reception halls. If neither of |
| plate drops dramatically! | | | | those two locations are within your budget, consider |
| If time permits, attend a few bridal shows in your city. | | | | having a garden-themed wedding under a large tent in |
| Make a point of visiting as many local exhibitors as you | | | | someone's backyard. This way, even if it is a rainy day |
| can. Some of them may be home based businesses | | | | you can still enjoy an outdoor celebration! |
| that offer a variety of wedding related products. They | | | | Photographer and Videographer: If you know |
| may be more flexible on price than larger retailers yet | | | | someone who is a camera buff, think about hiring them |
| still offer the same quality. | | | | instead of a professional photographer. You may be |
| Wedding Apparel: Nowadays, more and more stores | | | | pleasantly surprised at the result. Or how about a |
| are actually renting bridal gowns and tuxedos which | | | | photography student or recent graduate? Since they |
| would be less expensive than purchasing them. If you | | | | are just beginning out, their price would be a lot more |
| are not the type of person that is sentimental about | | | | negotiable than a seasoned photographer. |