Weddings

It's not as elegant, but the easiest way to cut down on invitation costs is to ask people to RSVP by email or telephone. This will reduce postage costs by 50% and eliminate the need for reply cards and envelopes. For the invitation itself, keep it simple. No need for inner … [Read more...] about Keep wedding invitations simple and ask for email RSVPs to save printing and postage costs

It is easier to have a frugal wedding with a small guest list. Invite only close friends and family. Don't feel obligated to invite work colleagues, extended family, dates for single people or people you haven't seen or talked to in years. The smaller the guest list, the cheaper … [Read more...] about For a more affordable wedding, keep the guest list small

Consider having a florist make just a bridal bouquet, then have the bridesmaids carry fans, parasols or simple cut flowers. Instead of professional flower arrangements on all the tables, try small votive tea lights on top of mirrors, or simple cut flowers in glass vases. For a … [Read more...] about Be selective about flowers and fancy decorations to save money on a wedding reception

Some photographers offer full service editing, retouching, photo albums, and so on. It might be cheaper to find one who will just shoot, and give you the raw footage, or who will shoot and retouch just a certain number of photos. This is especially useful for people who have the … [Read more...] about Look for photographers who price a la carte, or keep it in the family

Champagne has to come from Champagne, France, in order to have that special name. But many sparkling wines are just as good, for half the price. Ask for recommendations from local wine sellers. Likewise, if you are supplying your own liquor, or if your reception hall offers … [Read more...] about Don’t pay for overly fancy drinks and food