Budget Weddings
Hollywood Weddings on a Budget
Charli Penn, Managing Editor at WeddingChannel.com, has some thoughts and advice on planning Hollywood-inspired weddings. One cost-saving tip takes its cue from the prop department: The idea is to fake the wedding cake — insert fake layers in your cake and serve guests from a sheet cake in the back. Your cake will look gorgeous, and it can save you around 50 percent!
I Do…. For Less
“You can trim costs and still have the day you’ve dreamt of,” says Gino Filippone of Ultimate USA Weddings and Ultimate California Weddings. Even couples who can afford pricier weddings are paring back because it’s not good form to show off during a recession when times are difficult for so many. The average cost of a wedding in the U.S. was $19,212 in the first quarter, down from $21,814 last year according to this Wall Street Journal article. The key is for the couple to set their priorities (the must-haves for the wedding day) and their budget and plan accordingly.
Weddings on a Budget
Weddings can be very expensive. Ask any married couple and they’ll tell you the hoopla they went through to set up a wedding. From ordering your wedding dress, to getting your brides maids and wedding party together, the event can be quite challenging. Then there’s family and trying to make everyone happy. There are so many details to keep in mind, but when it comes to the best ways to get married on a budget, it’s time to think small intimate Destination Wedding.
