Welcome
Welcome to WeddingSavingsNut.com,™ a site dedicated to providing money saving advice,
tips and ideas on how to be frugal and plan a cheaper, low-budget wedding. Saving
tips on size of wedding, timing & location, reception costs, bridal gown, wedding
pictures, flowers, music, honeymoon & more.
Start saving money on your wedding costs by reviewing the tips presented below. For
hundreds more tips, advice and savings, click on the navigation buttons on the left.
Be sure to visit our new Discounts & Deals section for the latest wedding deals
and bargain savings. Tell your friends and family about WeddingSavingsNut.com so
they can start saving too, and feel free to add a link on your web site.
Engagement Ring - There are many jewelry stores, discount jewelers, jewelry departments
of major stores, etc. where nice engagement rings can be found. And do not forget
to visit stores like Costco for some great prices. You never know where you might
find that perfect ring at a great price. If you are really adventurous, you might
even consider shopping on the Internet. At least you will get an idea as to what
is available and relative pricing. But if you do plan to buy over the Internet,
be careful you are dealing with a reputable company. And be sure you can return
the ring if necessary, and understand any return or restocking costs.
Size of Wedding - The surest way to have a nice wedding, within an affordable budget,
is to limit the size of the wedding. Not only does a smaller wedding save money,
it also allows the bride and groom to enjoy their close friends and relatives (and
themselves) throughout the wedding and reception, rather than spending the entire
event making sure they greet and thank hundreds of guests, many of whom they may
not even know very well, or at all. So consider paring down the guest list to those
individuals that the bride and groom would really enjoy seeing at the wedding and
reception.
Timing & Location - When you have your wedding, and where you have your wedding,
will affect the overall cost of the wedding and reception considerably. Periods of
high demand for weddings or other social occasions, and venues that are in high demand,
will be more costly. If you can be flexible you can reduce cost considerably. Remember,
there are many great places to hold your wedding and reception, and there are also
many times of the year (and times of the day and week) that should be able to fit
your schedule and provide a memorable occasion.
Wedding Reception Food & Beverages - If you are using a caterer, tell your caterer
about your need to keep costs as low as possible. Be sure the caterer supplies what
you need (plates, glassware, tablecloths, etc.). Be sure the caterer is not charging
you for items and services that may not be required (such as decorations, etc.).
Read your contract carefully and see if the gratuity is included.
Flowers & Decorations - Consider using silk flowers (you can even rent them) for
both the wedding and reception. They can be less expensive than many real flowers,
can be kept indefinitely, and can serve for years as home decorations. As an added
plus, you can acquire silk flowers well in advance of the ceremony, so there is one
last thing to worry about on your wedding day. Even the wedding party can carry
silk flowers, including the bride. Or perhaps the bride can have a fresh bouquet
with everyone else going silk.
Wedding Music - If you have a band for your reception, see if one or two of the
band members can also provide music or vocals at the wedding. Sometimes they will
agree to do this at little or no additional charge in order to get the reception
booking. Another alternative is a compilation of beautiful recorded wedding music
that can be played through the wedding venue’s sound system. With today’s CD’s and
iPods this is easily arranged and you know what you will be getting.
Bridal Gown - Instead of buying a new design, consider purchasing a discontinued
dress or sample dress, or looking for dresses at closeout sales. They are usually
less expensive and can often be found at smaller dress shops, or perhaps even consignment
shops. Shop for your wedding dress in places other than bridal boutiques and specialty
shops, where prices may be considerably lower. Find a dress you like and you know
fits and search for it online.
Thanks for visiting WeddingSavingsNut.com,™ and we hope the thoughts and tips for
saving money on your wedding will make your special day more fun for everyone.
