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The cost of a modern wedding can be worth about $16,000, depending of the venue, size of the reception, and the number of details incorporated in the wedding. For most couples, this money is better spent in purchasing a home, or investing in a nest egg together.
Just because you may not have the money to spend on the wedding doesn't mean that you have to give up your dream. You just need a little creativity. Here are some tips to have a beautiful wedding even if you have a low budget.
Set your budget and stick to it. Modern couples pay for the wedding together, but don't go into debt just to have this once in a lifetime moment. Be practical and work with what you can realistically afford.
Be ready to compromise. Keep in mind that getting married isn't about the size of your wedding party and what type of cake you serve your guests. It's about your union together as a couple. Part of a marriage is compromise so start negotiating and deliberating what you truly need to have at your wedding, and what can go.
Keep it small. Don't be compelled to invite relatives you aren't really close to and there's no need to invite the entire department at work. The less, the better.
Get married in the morning. This way, you can have a breakfast or brunch reception. It will cost considerably less.
Get married on a weekday. Saturday is the most popular day of the week to get married, so you'll be competing for the attention of top photographers, florists and caterers. Some banquet halls and restaurants may offer off peak discounts for weekday events. Friday night events are also cheaper. Get married in the fall, since costs tend to run cheaper after the summer.
Serve chicken. Almost everyone eats it. Beef and fish tend to be more expensive. A buffet will cost cheaper than a sit down since you won't have to pay for the premium of extra servers and having your food plated. Reserve the sit down menu for your VIP guests.
Ask family and friends to contribute items towards the wedding, in lieu of gifts. Instead of having your Aunt Mildred buy something from your registry, you can ask if she's willing to sponsor the cost of your flowers. Or ask a relative to sew your dress. To be discreet, you can have a close family member do the asking for you, such as your sister or mother.
Borrow what you can. Rent out the tux, silverware, cake display, jewelry and decorations. Even the bridal veil, garter and toasting glasses can all be borrowed.
Print your own invitations. If you have a laser printer, simply buy stationary paper in your color motif and do your own printing. Don't bother hiring a calligraphy artist to write on the envelopes. Print those yourselves too.
Buy a small cake for your wedding invitations and order a full sheet cake to serve the guests. They'll never know the difference.
Spend your money on a good wedding photographer, since your pictures will be all that's left after the wedding party is done.
