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Save Money with Cheap Wedding Ideas



Brides (and grooms) are always looking for cheap wedding ideas to help save on the expenses they incur for their special day.

When I say cheap I don't mean shoddy or dinky, I am talking about inexpensive wedding ideas to help reduce the money spent on everything necessary to throw a beautiful wedding.

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One of the money saving ideas that I had for a friend's wedding was to rent out the chapel of the elementary/middle school that I attended as a child.

It was a venue that I knew could accommodate a wedding and reception even though it was not normally rented out to the public.

I contacted the principal and was able to get the Chapel, Tables & chairs, A/V system, Kitchen for only $150.

Most of us only consider places for a wedding reception that advertise as wedding facilities but thinking outside the box can really pay off.



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Wow ! College Campus  starstarstarstarstar
I am a local event planner who recently coordinated a wedding in Montgomery, Alabama. I had two months to plan a July 4th wedding for a couple who were ...

Cake Topper, Flutes, and centerpieces  starstarstarstarstar
So I dont know if every one has a Hobby Lobby but at least once a month they have a 1/2 off sale i ended up getting everything i actually wanted for half ...

Lots of Ideas  starstarstarstarstar
Planning a wedding, especially in today’s economy, can be challenging for brides and grooms. Plus, who doesn’t want to save a buck? As a wedding consultant,...

All Under One Roof  starstarstarstarstar
We had our wedding and reception at the home of some friends of ours who had an amazing house and a magnificent back and front yard, so we were able to ...

Centerpieces for $5 each!  starstarstarstarstar
For my classmates wedding, she didn't want to spend much on the reception and ceremony because of the high cost of the honeymoon they were taking. She ...

Inexpensive Ice Sculptures  starstarstarstarstar
Whenever I look at wedding shows it seems like everyone has some sort of ice sculpture. With a limited budget it just seemed like to much of an added expense ...

You can do most things yourself  starstarstarstarstar
I made my own centerpieces for my wedding. Michaels and ACmoore often have beautiful flowers on sale and if you have time (like months before you wedding ...

Ask for discounts and negoatiate  Not rated yet
Ask about different discounts for hotels ballrooms. I was able to get both State and Local taxes waived because my husband and I are law enforcement. If ...

Pot Luck  Not rated yet
I've decided on a potluck for my small outdoor wedding. Not only will this save me money but also a lot of time.

I am going to assign certain family ...

Forget the florist and save big!!!  Not rated yet
Florists cost so much money. Depending on what type of flowers you want for the arrangements and if they are in season or not might also make the price ...

Make it Public!  Not rated yet
Okay, maybe my idea is crazy but I've struggled for over a year on how to afford our wedding for roughly 100-125 people. If we had a nice yard it would ...

Low-Fuss Bouquets  Not rated yet
For our wedding, we had to stick to a limited budget. For bouquets, my MOH and I purchased several bouquets from the local store, assembled them, and refridgerated ...

Don't Be Afraid of the Dollar Store  Not rated yet
My friend wanted fancy favors for her wedding, but didn't want to pay too much. It was a mid-sized wedding, about 80 people. We went to the dollar store ...

Friends and Family  Not rated yet
We were able to cut cost by getting assistance from friends and family. Rather than a Bridal Registry, they contributed something towards the wedding. Decorations,...

40% Off Hand Made Decorations  Not rated yet
My neighbor is very artistic but on a tight budget. When her daughter announced her engagement, my neighbor began collecting the 40% off coupons that ...







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