10 Ways to Save Up To $250!

These days, everyone's looking for easy ways to cut their wedding costs.  Here are 10 great ways to trip your budget by $250.00 without even missing a thing.
1.  List ceremony and reception details on a single invitation rather than printing separate cards (RSVP, reception, etc).
2.  Turn your reply cards into postcards.  Print RSVP info one one side, the return address on the other.  You'll save money on return postage (28-cent vs. 44-cent stamps) and envelopes.

3.  Make an in-salon appointment for your wedding day rather than having a hair or makeup pro come to you.  House calls often cost extra.

4.  Rent a luxury sedan instead of hiring a limousine.  For the same price as booking a limo for a few hours, you'll have access to a swanky vehicle all day, or even longer.  Pay a driver to play chauffeur for the day;  just be sure the back seat is roomy enough for your dress.

5.  Have a relative or close friend get ordained to serve as your officiant if your having a non-denominational wedding.  Cover the ordination costs plus a fee and your covered.

6.  Have your cake displayed on a small 30" round table.  Your cake will be center stage and you won't have to spend additional money on another floral arrangement or other table decorations.
7.  Ask your florist to provide fresh flowers for your cake topper.  This will give your cake a romantic look - and many varieties of edible blooms (like roses) are very inexpensive.

8.  Create custom candy favors.  Wrap ribbon around cute favor boxes, then use a monogrammed sticker to tape ends into place.  Buy candy in bulk....and done!

9.  Make a donation to a charity instead of buying pricey favors.  Leave a handwritten note at each place setting informing guests of the gift.

10.  Make a simple purchase look special with embellishments.  For example, tie raffia around napkins rather than renting or purchasing napkin rings.


Happy Planning,
Amy Lythgoe
Absolutely Fabulous Weddings
www.fabulousplanner.com