How to Have a Fun and Romantic Las Vegas Wedding on a Budget

Getting married in Las Vegas can be a romantic and exciting experience even on a tight budget. You can have the beautiful gown, pictures, rings, limo and luxury suite without breaking the budget. The following information will tell you how to save money and get the best deals without compromising on the traditional details that make your wedding day special.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet Service
• Credit or Debit Card
• Ring Size
• Dress Size
• Waist and Chest Measurements

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   Plan your wedding for mid week. Room rates are cheaper during the week. Also don’t go to Las Vegas during a big convention or trade show. Room prices can be up to ten times the regular rate during major conventions.

2. Check for hotel prices on the hotel's website instead of on travel websites. The hotel usually advertises better rates as well as special deals. In addition, on the hotel website you can search room rates by date, allowing you to see the least expensive days of each month.

3. Buy your wedding rings on eBay. You can buy jewelry on eBay for about one fourth the price of department or jewelry store sale prices. See my tips and resources section below for a link to Wedding-Rings-for-Less.

4. Buy a gently used wedding dress off Craigslist or eBay, or buy an off the rack dress at your local wedding dress warehouse. Some of the major wedding dress shops sell dresses that are slightly irregular at prices up to 75% off.

5. Buy a formal suit at a used clothing store, or rent a tux on your wedding day. Some formal wear shops sell used tuxedos and suits at very low discounted prices.

6. Print your own wedding announcements or send out email announcements to friends and family.

7. Check the Internet for Las Vegas wedding package chapel deals. Many packages include photos, video, flowers and a limousine.

8. Get married at a freestanding chapel or drive thru instead of one inside a hotel or casino. The hotel chapels can cost as much as ten times the price for a similar package.

9. Bring your own food to the hotel instead of ordering room service for drinks and snacks. Visit the grocery store and fill your ice chest with Champagne, beer, soda, fresh fruit, cut veggies, bagels, jam, cream cheese, crackers, snacks, and other food items.

10. Sell your wedding dress and tux on Craigslist or eBay after you are done with it.

Tips & Warnings

• Check out Wedding-Rings-for-Less (Silver4me) on eBay. They have fast shipping, great prices and unbeatable customer service. http://stores.ebay.com/Wedding-Rings-for-Less
• Check the Las Vegas convention center website to avoid going to Vegas at the busy times.
• Check for hotel prices on the hotels website instead of on travel websites. The hotel usually gives a better rate. In addition, on the hotel website you can search room rates by date, allowing you to see the least expensive days of each month.
• Don’t rent a tux or a dress from the wedding chapel that you are getting married at, these are overpriced.
• Check to see if the wedding chapel fee includes the minister’s and limo driver’s tip.
• When buying on rings or formal wear on eBay, make sure to only buy from sellers that list the shipping and handling costs up front. Some sellers are charging outrageous shipping and handling fees to make up for the low selling price.