Is time running out and you still haven't tied up the very loose ends of your wedding?
Let me help with a few budget-friendly ideas that are stylish for the 2012 season. The most helpful hint that I can share with you is to plan your wedding around a theme.
A themed wedding helps you in achieving a one-of-a-kind wedding where you can express your own personality as well as leaving others with a lasting memory.
If you are still looking for the dress-take heart and think 40's-60's as these eras are sweeping the runways. Think full skirt, ruffled layers, chiffon, and structure. Nowdays, a lot of brides are borrowing dresses and even renting them to save on wedding costs. There are many bridal stores in the Greenville area, such as David's Bridal that have very affordable gowns and dresses. A vintage gown would be awesome if you can locate one in a consignment store. And don't be shy about going with a soft color, if this is your second wedding. Watch the slideshow to see what is in fashion for 2012. You can pair a vintage hat with a new dress to produce an individual style on your special day. Break out of the barriers and have fun. Imagine a 50's wedding with short vintage bridesmaid dresses, 50's music, and being able to rent a local 57 chevy for your departure. There are so many local vintage car clubs that you could hire an owner to drive you away for just a small fee. http://www.oldride.com/clubs/southcarolina
The floral ideas for a budget wedding are abundant. The spring season symbolizes 'awakening' so think about making flower boxes of tulips and daffodils and use these as your centerpieces. Later, you can use them at your new home. Consider using artificial flowers on your cake. Think about your theme. Look at magazines to get ideas about time periods and have a girls' luncheon to design and make them with your bridal party. Shop flee markets for vintage vases to use on the tables instead of renting them. These, you can use in your home as well.
It is getting more and more popular to have a tiered-cupcake display instead of a cake or even miniature cakes. This will cut the expensive cake costs in half. I have displayed what is stylish for 2012 wedding cake alternatives in the slideshow.
The invitation. Nowdays, it is all electronic. There are websites that will design and even send your invitations for you via the web. This is definitely a way to go green and save hundreds of dollars.http://pingg.com
Consider having an outdoor barbecue for your rehearsal dinner. This will avoid a restaurant rental fee and you can control what you serve as well as the ability to move and mingle with your guests. Make it fun-not formal!
The setting. The best way to save on a wedding is the ability to have it outdoors with nature's abundance of beauty. The flowers will be in bloom; and in the South, azaleas are at their peak in the spring, the mountains are glorious in the summer and fall, and the ocean is perfect for any season. Choose an unusual venue, such as an aquarium, a zoo, a gallery or a historical site. Site fees are not high and you’ll save on decor because the venue already supplies ambience. Figure in what you’ll have to spend on rentals.http://bridalguide.com Hold your ceremony and reception in the same place. This will elimate so many costs; transportation, rental fees, etc. Consider renting a vacation home for the wedding and reception. If the ceremony is outdoors, rent a tent that will accommodate all the guests in case of rain or high winds.
Music for ceremony - Hire talented students from a local music school to perform at the ceremony. Ask to hear them play—they may be just as good as professionals, and charge you less. Stay local: If a band has to travel for more than an hour, your costs will increase. Consider a d.j. for less money and you can pick your own music!
Food for the reception can be reduced to a beautiful presentation of salads and fruits for a summer wedding or soups and breads for a winter wedding. Shy away from expensive prime rib, tenderloin, and raw bars. These choices will eat into your budget before you can even sit down to eat! Consider a Thai or Mexican theme and let any chefs or great cooks that you know do the cooking for you as a wedding gift!
Omit the bubbly! Let your guests toast what they are drinking.
Honeymoon -don't be afraid to mention the fact that you will be honeymooning when you're making reservations for a restaurant, hotel, or cruise. Announce it when you arrive. Tell everyone! You're happy and you're in love. Special accommodations and gifts, ranging from upgraded rooms to flowers or free champagne are often given to honeymooners.When you are planning your honeymoon, keep the destination key to what you both like and remember that it is also a time to rest after all the wedding stress.
By using creative ideas and smart wedding planning tips, you can have a "million dollar wedding" while saving tons of money. A generic wedding can be cash out the window with no memories, but a themed wedding can reflect the couple's personalities and make memories to last a lifetime.
Greenville area resources -davidsbridal.com, simplybridal.com/wedding-dresses/greenville, threadsintime.net
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