 Wedding Favors & Bridal Gifts by HansonEllis
Weddings can be very expensive and most couples spend an average of $ 20,000
on one day that they really can't remember enjoying. So what can you do
to save money? Plenty, we can show you ways to save money on the important aspects
of the wedding and without skimping on the quality of the wedding.
Saving money on the invitations
Your invitations should really reflect on your wedding style. These days there
are so many software programs on the market that you can create your own invitations.
You can choose the style, the font, the design all from your computer. These
software packages usually run less than $ 50. All you need to do is buy the
paper cards and envelopes. In the long run it is much less expensive than buying
professional invitations. You can type out directions to the reception or print
them out from the reception hall's website if you they have one. You will
have great looking invitations for less.
Saving money on favors
Brides rack their brains trying to think of the perfect wedding favors. You
can do several things in order to save money on favors. Most wedding favors
have the bride and groom's name and their wedding date somewhere on the
favor. It is really not necessary because depending on the favor, will depend
on who is really going home and saving your favor. They get lost or end up taking
up room. A great favor and rather inexpensive favor is making chocolate roses,
you can make red, pink, purple, whatever your wedding colors are. You as the
bride and your bridesmaids can visit your local chocolate shop and choose the
chocolate color you want and the mold and you can make them yourselves. Everyone
likes chocolate or knows someone who does. Your favors will not go to waste.
How to save money on the reception
This is where you are going to spend a lot of money. Keep the menu to a minimum.
You will have so much left over if you over order. Instead of having a choice
of 3 dinners, keep the choices at 2. Limit the food at the happy hour, when
guests eat at the happy hour chances are they won't eat at the reception
which means you will have a lot of uneaten food and a huge reception tab.
You can have a great wedding and spend less money. There is no rule saying
that you have to spend $ 20,000. You can make it nice and people will have a
good time and you can save money.
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