5/11/09
How to Save Money for Your Wedding
By tsipma, eHow Member
This article will provide you with tips to save money for your upcoming wedding
Step 1
The most important thing to remember for your wedding is all of the work you put into details is long forgotten by your guests. In fact, it seems the only people who remember those details may very well be those who are planning a wedding themselves!
Step 2
Starting with the church:
You and your spouse need to come to an agreement on the wedding location. If you are currently a member of your church, it will be cheaper for you than if you got married in a church you are not members.
Step 3
Know the rules of the church:
Find out the wedding rules of the church. For example, many churches do not allow rose petals or rice to be thrown. Also, some churches may be particular on the wedding music. Talk with your pastor. Sometimes the wedding coordinator has items that have been donated to the church from previous weddings; this could help out with decorating if they are of your taste.
Step 4
Make your own wedding bulletins:
This is easy and is inexpensive. Start collecting bulletins from weddings you are attending and decide what style you like the best. Search for templates on-line. You can simply create your own bulletin as a word document. Purchase your paper (not too colorful, but tasteful to go with your wedding theme) and go to a copy store such as Kinkos to do your copying.
Step 5
Ask for volunteers:
Do you have friends and family that have hidden talents such as musical, singing, or floral? You will find that your close friends and family want to be a part of your special day. If they have the ability to let's say play the piano, they will most likely be more than happy play for your wedding. You will be suprised that just by asking how everyone will help out. Volunteers are also needed for staying at the church to take down decorations and clean up. In addition, you will need help for transporting gifts, decor, etc. to the reception. Be sure to use trustworthy people to transport cards and gifts.
Step 6
At the Reception:
Do only what you can afford. While it may be more tactful to provide an open bar, you will find there are tendencies for guests to drink higher end drinks such as Crown versus Black Velvet when they are not paying for the alcohol out their own pocket. You have many options, you can have drink tickets, purchase the first keg of beer, provide the wine, or not have an open bar. Truly, the decision is yours and what you can afford. You will find that guests will not be bent out of shape if they have to purchase their own alcohol.
Step 7
Cutting costs on food:
While you will find in research the reception is for the guests, keep in mind your wallet and credit card debt are yours! Most likely, your guests will not notice there are no appetizers. Or you can skip a main dish and only do appetizers. The food will be your biggest expense (unless you do an open bar), so again, remember that your guests will not remember the meal they were served for your wedding day. They will remember you and your new spouse experiencing joy.
Article Source : http://www.ehow.com/
By tsipma, eHow Member
This article will provide you with tips to save money for your upcoming wedding
Step 1
The most important thing to remember for your wedding is all of the work you put into details is long forgotten by your guests. In fact, it seems the only people who remember those details may very well be those who are planning a wedding themselves!
Step 2
Starting with the church:
You and your spouse need to come to an agreement on the wedding location. If you are currently a member of your church, it will be cheaper for you than if you got married in a church you are not members.
Step 3
Know the rules of the church:
Find out the wedding rules of the church. For example, many churches do not allow rose petals or rice to be thrown. Also, some churches may be particular on the wedding music. Talk with your pastor. Sometimes the wedding coordinator has items that have been donated to the church from previous weddings; this could help out with decorating if they are of your taste.
Step 4
Make your own wedding bulletins:
This is easy and is inexpensive. Start collecting bulletins from weddings you are attending and decide what style you like the best. Search for templates on-line. You can simply create your own bulletin as a word document. Purchase your paper (not too colorful, but tasteful to go with your wedding theme) and go to a copy store such as Kinkos to do your copying.
Step 5
Ask for volunteers:
Do you have friends and family that have hidden talents such as musical, singing, or floral? You will find that your close friends and family want to be a part of your special day. If they have the ability to let's say play the piano, they will most likely be more than happy play for your wedding. You will be suprised that just by asking how everyone will help out. Volunteers are also needed for staying at the church to take down decorations and clean up. In addition, you will need help for transporting gifts, decor, etc. to the reception. Be sure to use trustworthy people to transport cards and gifts.
Step 6
At the Reception:
Do only what you can afford. While it may be more tactful to provide an open bar, you will find there are tendencies for guests to drink higher end drinks such as Crown versus Black Velvet when they are not paying for the alcohol out their own pocket. You have many options, you can have drink tickets, purchase the first keg of beer, provide the wine, or not have an open bar. Truly, the decision is yours and what you can afford. You will find that guests will not be bent out of shape if they have to purchase their own alcohol.
Step 7
Cutting costs on food:
While you will find in research the reception is for the guests, keep in mind your wallet and credit card debt are yours! Most likely, your guests will not notice there are no appetizers. Or you can skip a main dish and only do appetizers. The food will be your biggest expense (unless you do an open bar), so again, remember that your guests will not remember the meal they were served for your wedding day. They will remember you and your new spouse experiencing joy.
Article Source : http://www.ehow.com/
