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The cost of a wedding can put many couples off the occasion; the industry is worth almost 25.5 billion dollars annually and when a wedding has an average cost of approximately 25,000 dollars it’s not surprising. Organizing an enormous event like this when you are on a tight budget may seem an enormous task but it is possible; many people enjoy the challenge of arranging a cheap wedding whilst still ensuring that they have everything they want. A little guidance and cost saving ideas could make it all possible; this could make it a reality for less than you think.

A Used Hand Made Gown

The wedding dress is one area where huge amounts of money are spent; this is something that will only ever be worn once so a previously owned dress is worth consideration. Selling previously owned wedding dresses is an area which is becoming more popular; when a bride-to-be realizes she can have a quality handmade dress for half the cost of a new one or even renting it for the day, this begins to make sense.

Wedding Reception Preparations

The bulk of the budget will be swallowed up by the wedding reception; you may need to reduce the number of guests attending, when planning your cheap wedding, because this is where most savings will take place. There is a tendency to invite everyone you have ever known or is a member of the family but this is completely unrealistic and unnecessary; if you have a buffet instead of a four course meal, waiting staff will not be required either.

Images of the Wedding

Although many photographers stay for the whole day, it is cheaper to only hire them for just the ceremony; placing disposable cameras on the tables for the guests to use has become a very popular option. If you really want to be ‘avant guard’, why pay for a photographer at all;

Online Original Wedding Invites

If you’re on a budget and looking for less expensive wedding invitations, then you might like to consider print-at-home stationery; there are many online stationers that will offer this service free of charge and all you pay for is the paper and envelopes. You may not feel comfortable using your home computer at first but this is a very productive use of your time; adjustments and corrections to suit your requirements can be made without any visits to the printers.

The Wedding Limousine

One last thing: luxury limousines, although nice, are costly so ask someone you know if you can use their car and make further savings; they may even have a luxury car of their own.

If you use this advice your cheap wedding is possible; providing your guests enjoy it, that is all that matters!