Money-Saving Tips

Wedding Attire and Accessories

• Buy a ready-to-wear, off-the-rack dress that needs no alterations.
• Purchase a sample wedding dress or discontinued style.  Or check out a consignment shop for a pre-worn wedding dress.
• Order your dress and your bridesmaids’ dresses from a catalog.  Be sure to order early.
• See if the dress style you like can be made in a less expensive fabric.
• Borrow shoes from a recently married friend.
• Order the men’s formalwear from a shop that provides the groom’s tux free or at a discount.
• Make your own bridal purse, garter and ring pillow.

The Reception

• A morning or afternoon reception can usually be done for less than an evening affair.

Music 

• In selecting your music, time is money.   A professional entertainment agency has already screened appropriate bands/musicians.  Tremendous time and effort can be saved by not re-inventing the wheel.

 Flowers and Decorations

• Decorate the top of your cake with fresh flowers rather than an expensive cake topper.
• Use cut flowers that are in season, or decorate with potted plants and flowers.