Wedding costs can add up quickly. Some brides literally go broke after paying for expenses such as the officiant, wedding venue, wedding dress, flowers, photographers and the reception hall. To avoid pawning off your car and accumulating a large amount of debt, determine what's your most important expenses are and go from there. With careful planning, you can plan a wedding with as little as $1,000 in your budget.
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Determine what elements of your wedding you must-have and those that you can live without. Make a list of all of everything from the engagement party to the honeymoon in your notes so you can begin placing the important stuff in a column under "must-have" and the others in the "can live without" column. Go through all of your elements and focus on your must-haves first.
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Look at wedding essentials like your venue, wedding gown and reception as areas where you can be creative and non-traditional. Purchase your wedding gown from a vintage shop or consignment boutique where you are more likely to get a gently-used gown for a fraction of the price of a new one. Buy a white dress from your local department store and add elements such as a rhinestone broach or a colored sash to make it your own.
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Hold your wedding ceremony and wedding reception at the same venue. Some neighborhoods that have clubhouses allow residents to reserve it free of charge or for a small free. Ask around to see if anyone you know has access to such a place. Or, host your event in a park or one of your friends' or family member's home.
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Serve hors d' oeuvres instead of a full plated meal. Cut the costs by buying in bulk and recruiting some help. Avoid an expensive caterer by assigning bridesmaids and groomsmen to be responsible for preparing a menu item such as meatballs and pasta salad.
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Purchase wedding bands from a discount jeweler. Ask the jeweler about canceled orders and see if you can receive a discount for purchasing one of those items.
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Ask your friends to fill in missing gaps. Have them make cupcakes instead of ordering a custom wedding cake. Hosting an invitation making party to cut down on printing costs.
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