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* Avoid the High Season: The majority of wedding events occur between the months of May- October. Having a ceremony in these months does not bode well for your budget. To avoid the high season, the best idea would be to get married in low- season months, such as December – March. Wedding vendors also have less bookings in these months so you will definitely get a better rate for their services. Remember to try to negotiate (not bully!) for the best cost for your budget. This is a cheap idea that will not hurt your pockets!

* Cheap Wedding favors as your Centerpiece: A great idea is to incorporate cheap favors as a centerpiece. This way, you can cut cost on the amount of flowers and accessories that you may order. A great, but cheap idea would be to order chocolate kisses ( in your wedding colors) and place them in a beautiful vase that your guests can admire and eat! Votive candles with your ceremony date and colors is also a beautiful and cheap wedding idea that will cut costs!

* Cheap Wedding venues: Most Reception halls charge their highest fees on weddings held on Friday- Saturday. For cheap wedding venues options, try having your event on a holiday that happens to fall on a weekday or have your wedding on a Sunday or Monday. These dates will likely guarantee a bargain for your wedding budget.

* Inexpensive Wedding Cake: Who can afford an elaborate, overpriced wedding cake? To have a really inexpensive wedding cake, you can have a small wedding cake on top and a faux bottom for the lower two tiers of the wedding cake. A sheet cake may be served for the guests. This is a cheap idea that will not make a dent in your wedding budget!

* Affordable Wedding Flowers: OK, so you’ve decided that you want flowers for your event. How to find affordable wedding flowers fit for your budget? Find out what’s currently in season and use more green plants in your blooms. Also, use flowers that the florists always have in stock. Carnations, Baby breaths, Roses and Lily’s are always in stock and are great, cheap wedding ideas for your decor. For a church wedding, I would rather have flowers at the reception; add pillar candles in a clear glass hurricane lamps down the aisle for a serene and romantic atmosphere.

* Discount Wedding Dresses: Most brides dream of a Vera Wang or Justin Alexander dress but if your are on a tight budget, that will not be possible. A great idea for discount wedding dresses would be to check out the sample sales and outlet stores for sales prices! If the dress is a tad bit big, you can always have a seamstress make adjustments. Another idea? Pick a Bridesmaid dress! Find out what color the bridesmaid dress comes in and order it in white. Voila! You now have a wedding dress that you got on a discount!

There are many wedding ideas on a budget that would make it cheaper. Photos are an important part of your wedding as they will store the memories several years later. Instead of looking for an expensive photographer who will charge you thousands of dollars for the many pictures you need, look within the family circle and see if you have anyone who has the expertise of taking photos. If you happen to get one, you will have made a big time saving on your wedding without watering it down. You could also look for a visitor to take some photos using a disposable camera to help give a different perspective.

Though flowers may look cheap but if they are many to decorate your wedding they will cost you a fortune. You are likely to get tempted to go for large bouquets which will cost you lots of money and they will go to the dustbins a few hours later. You could brain storm with your wedding planners and maids on how to cut down your flower budgets. Some wedding ideas on a budget may look simple but they will be noble in making your wedding cheap. Settle for affordable decorations and use single buds in slim vases together with a simple centerpiece. It will look a great idea and many people will not know that your objective was saving.

Most people go for dinner rehearsal in five star hotels; they end up spending lots of money. You could choose to have a cheaper one in your friend’s house. Most guests are interested in having a good time and not really which hotel they went to especially during rehearsals. This and many other wedding ideas on a budget will help you cut down your expenses, especially those you meet while preparing for the wedding. Some of the guests are your relatives and there is no need to spend so much while it is only a rehearsal. It will be better for you to use that money during the actual wedding.

Finally, you could hire a good planner to give you advice on how to cut down your wedding budget. There are also many other wedding ideas on a budget you could settle for to cut down your expenses. Such include avoiding expensive wines and beers, music DJs, custom gowns and cakes and similar things. Get simple good music that will suit your occasion. I hope you liked the tips but there are far more fantastic ideas you need to know. You can save tons of money if you take action and use the following tips.

If you are willing to do a little work, spend a little time, you can reap big savings and still create a memorable wedding celebration. Follow these tips and you will be amazed at how much you can save on your wedding services:

1. Dump the Yellow Pages! Wedding service providers that depend on the yellow pages to draw business are missing the boat. In this online, digital world, the answers you need are found on the Internet. Use your favorite search engine like Google, Yahoo or Bing to develop a list of businesses to contact.

2. Begin with these services since they will ordinarily eat up much of your wedding budget: wedding site, florist, caterer, formalwear rental, bride’s gown, entertainment, and – of course – a wedding photographer. Visit the websites that cover the businesses in your area. And don’t be fooled by a glitzy website.

Book Your Wedding Site

Before you can accomplish much you must select a wedding site and secure the date. Church weddings are traditional but unless you are planning an event that 5-6 months in the future you may find that most churches are booked – especially during the “busy wedding season” – May through July. Consider alternative wedding sites like civic or social club halls like the Elks Club, VFW, Shriners, etc. I have photographed weddings in city and county parks, National Guard Armories, historic sites, hotels, restaurants – you name it and I’ve done it.

Arrange for Flowers

Once you book the site you can start your quest for other services. Check and see if another wedding is scheduled before or after yours. The other bride involved may be willing to share the cost of flowers with you. You will most likely have to pay more for flowers that are “out-of-season” like roses in the winter months. One very inexpensive source for flowers that I have found is the larger super markets; they very often have some really great buys on fresh cut floral arrangements.

Catering or Do It Yourself

Catering is a big expense unless you use this little trick. If you plan for a ceremony-time at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., your guests will not be expecting a full lunch or a sit-down dinner-so a good selection of finger-foods will suffice. If you have a Costco, Sam’s Club or other “big box” discount grocery store nearby then look into getting carry-out food trays rather than having to pay for catering. Get family and friends to volunteer to transport the goodies.

Formal Wear? Is this necessary?

If you are planning a formal wedding then formalwear is a must. In order for you to save on this item, shop for the best price. I have photographed weddings when the bridesmaids wore colorful spring dresses and the groomsmen wore suits.