Weddings can be many things.  They’re a joyous time to celebrate a lifelong love, a gathering of family and friends and an evening of great food and entertainment.  It can also become a very stressful time for the bride, groom and anyone else helping out.

In a difficult economy, many people don’t have tens of thousands of dollars to put into their big day.  But how do you cut corners without compromising style or beauty?  There are hundreds of little tricks.  Below are some of the easiest and price cutting ways to ensure you a smooth ceremony.

FRIDAYS ARE NICE

By changing the day of the week of your wedding, you can save $1000.  Weekdays are much cheaper for vendors and venues.  Even going with a Sunday can save you money.

STAY PUT

Have your wedding and reception at the same location.  This will save you transportation costs and hourly wages for the move.  You can move guests out to the lobby or courtyard for a toast while the ceremony room is changed to a reception room.

RSVP ON THE WEB

Save on postage by having your guests RSVP on the internet instead of sending them a postmarked envelope.  Or they can call you if they don’t have access to the internet.

DIY FLOWER BOUQUETS

Instead of paying thousands for premade flower bouquets, consider going somewhere like Costco and buying flowers from there.  Then gather some friends and family matters and have a flower bouquet party.  You will save a ton of money and have a fun time creating your own unique bouquets.

SKIP THE CATERER

Caterers are a huge part of your wedding budget.  Try going with a family owned restaurant.  They are often much cheaper and you will already know that you love their food.

CUT THE CAKE

Consider doing something different for dessert.  Gourmet doughnuts or cake pops look scrumptious and are a less expensive route then a large custom cake.  And they are much more fun to eat.

DON’T HIRE A PROFESSIONAL

Photographer that is.  There are a lot of talented photographers just graduating school.  Consider hiring one of them.  They will be hundreds cheaper and there’s a good chance you’ll get more unique photos than the cookie cutter ones a lot of professional wedding photographers do.

Make sure your special day is glorious and not gloriously stressful.  And don’t be afraid to ask for help!  A cost effective idea for announcements is a ‘Save The Date’ magnet.  You can customize it with your wedding date and a picture.  It’s an ingenious way to remind your guests of our upcoming nuptials.

Lisa Coronado is a web content writer and editor for advertisingmagnets.net.

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