Even in these economic times, brides can still have that fairytale wedding and not break the bank by utilizing these simple tactics:
1. The first thing you can do to cut cost for your special day is to minimize your guest list. You don't have to give up your dream of a five-course meal just to invite 250 people that you are not really close to. You don't have to invite your aunt's husband's cousin nor do you have to invite the entire staff at your place of employment. Focus on inviting individuals that are close to you and your significant other to attend your affair. Brides and grooms should not discuss their wedding plans at work. By discussing your plans with your coworkers you are allowing them into your event and they will expect an invitation, so keep it as quiet as possible.
2. Secondly, you can keep the invites beautiful yet simple. There a websites out there such as Zazzle (http://www.zazzle.com/) and Vistaprint (http://www.vistaprint.com/) that will customize and print beautiful invites and the accessories to go with them for a fraction of the cost for a printer to do them. You can also do it yourself. You can purchase paper or invitation kits from Michael's or Hobby Lobby and print nice, classy invitations from your home computer and printer.
3. Lastly, brides can purchase really beautiful dresses off of the rack and look like they spent a million bucks. One could also consider going to a consignment bridal store where you can purchase a gown that may retail for $1200 but you may spend hundreds less. Also consider having your mother or aunt make your headpiece or veil. This will not only be elegant but it could become a family heirloom, one you pass to your daughter on her wedding day.
Your wedding is one of the most memorable moments in your life and it should be as intimate as you would like, as elegant as possible and last but not least, affordable. For more ideas, please contact Karen at 910-214-2188 or via email at karen@tailoredevents.biz. Happy planning!
