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A destination wedding calls for a unique opportunity for both the bride and the groom to live their dreams of exchanging vows at an enchanting location. Along with the love and the mush, wedding blues can strike newlywed couples anytime if they do not keep their expenses under control. In 2006, the expenditure on an average wedding was $27000. Keeping an amount of money aside for future expenses such as a house is more beneficial for a couple than to splurge out of control on their wedding ceremony. Ideas for cheap wedding destinations can come in handy at this stage.
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A little imagination and creativity on the part of those who are getting married can work miracles to make a cheap wedding destination really grand and special to be remembered for a long time. Here are some tips to make your destination wedding cheap on the pocket:
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| Smaller guest list: Invite only those people to your destination wedding with whom you have contact on a regular basis and who are very close to you among your friends and relatives. This will not only reduce expenses but will also make the vacation more fun and enjoyable.
Off-peak season: May to October is the peak season for weddings. So, go for the off-peak marriage season. Avoid major holidays like Christmas for choosing your wedding date as the rates will be higher.
Package deals: An experienced travel coordinator will be able to get you discounts at hotels and on airfare. Some hotels and resorts offer a discount package if your book directly for more than ten persons
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Flowers: For the purpose of cutting costs and also in case of destination weddings it is advisable to buy seasonal flowers and/or flowers which are locally available in that area. Buying flowers from a wholesale dealer will also reduce the expenses to a great extent.
Wedding gown: A happy bride will be the goddess of the party even if she is wearing a beautiful evening gown or cocktail dress picked up from a department store. A ready-to-wear dress may turn out to be much cheaper including the alteration charges. Buying a second hand wedding dress which has been worn only once won’t be a bad idea either. The wedding dress can also be rented for a day
Photography: A photographer can be hired only for the wedding ceremony or a friend or family member could be asked to take snaps throughout the day, even as they enjoy themselves at the wedding.
Invitation cards: You can save a lot on your wedding invitation cards by putting innovative ideas at work. Buy the paper and the envelopes and then print the message by using print software on your own PC. Previewing your message before giving the print order can save you from making any costly mistake.
Car: If you really want to cut the expenditure at your wedding then rent or borrow a luxury car instead of a limousine.
Wedding cake: You can also go for a smaller wedding cake with less number of tiers. Going for a sponge, chocolate, or carrot cake would be an excellent idea.
Wedding band: Buy a plain gold or white gold wedding band. It will reduce your expenses to a great extent.
Wedding favors and centerpieces: Make your wedding favors and centerpieces yourself if possible to cut on expenses. Accessories for making these can be bought online or from small outlet stores.
Ideas and suggestions: Close friends and family members could be asked for ideas and suggestions to reduce the expenses on your wedding. Sometimes they may also be able to help you with their skills. |
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