Love Isn’t Free — But Can It Be Cheap?
I saw this clip in the Denver Post around the time my husband and I were planning our wedding. Our budget for the entire thing — wedding, reception, and honeymoon — to only about a third of the average given here ($32,120), so I was amazed to learn that people actually spend that much on their weddings.
Obviously, weddings are expensive in general, probably because there is so much emphasis put on the industry — but there are ways to cut wedding costs if you are willing to do the legwork to find them. For instance, this
Arizona bridal boutique is holding a contest for a free veil. You could probably save, what, a hundred or more if you didn’t have to spend money on your veil? And it’s any veil in stock, too, so you could easily get a nice crystal veil for free if you win the contest.
There are lots of other ways to save money. We got married in a small town with lots of character, so we were able to find a great venue and a five-star caterer for cheap, at least by city standards. We had the ceremony and reception at the same place, and stayed at a bed and breakfast around the corner, so no need for a limo. Our photographers were friends of my husband’s brother, so they gave us a good deal. And I made our invitations, so of course that saved us tons of money too.
It’s amazing how easy it is to find ways to save money on your wedding. You’d be surprised how much of the expense you can cut out if you really try!
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