| Savvy couples have been saving money this year by | | | | candles at any craft store and then group them in |
| making subtle adjustments in every category of | | | | creative ways on your reception tables. When they |
| wedding planning. With a little creativity and time, you | | | | are lit, they make a lovely, romantic setting. |
| can have the style and feel you want at the price | | | | 4. Food and Beverages: You can make delicate cuts |
| you can afford. Here are five, easy and painless | | | | here that still provide your guests with a lovely |
| ways to cut costs without sacrificing your dreams. | | | | experience but are less expensive choices. For |
| 1. Printable Wedding Invitations: Nothing saves you | | | | example, choose buffet style with a specific theme |
| money right of the bat more than printable wedding | | | | and matching drinks. One recent wedding featured |
| invitation kits. You can cut 50% or more and have | | | | chicken fajitas, cheese enchiladas, rice and beans, and |
| invitations that are better quality paper and have | | | | margaritas. The guests were delighted and the |
| your creative input. All you need is time, minimal skill | | | | savings was considerable. |
| with glue dots, and access to a computer and printer. | | | | 5. Honeymoon: Many couples are opting for a long |
| 2. Coordinated Wedding Accessories: A less | | | | week-end honeymoon at a drivable distance and |
| expensive way to tie your theme together are | | | | saving the beach destination trip for a future |
| coordinated wedding accessories. Here you purchase | | | | anniversary. In every state, there are lovely bed and |
| a matching ring pillow, flower girl basket, guest book, | | | | breakfast inns or small, luxurious hotels where great |
| engraved toasting flutes and cake server sets that | | | | deals can be found now. You can then set up a |
| are designed around a color or style of your choice. | | | | savings account and begin to slowly fund your dream |
| Much less expensive then flower arrangements, | | | | trip for a time in the future when the financial |
| elegant wedding accessories can add that unique | | | | situation is more stable. |
| touch without breaking the budget. Plus, they make | | | | The key to a cost efficient wedding is flexibility and |
| lovely keepsakes. | | | | creativity. Start your marriage with the determination |
| 3. Simple Centerpieces: One of the least expensive | | | | to have the wedding of your dreams at the price |
| and loveliest centerpieces are votive candle groupings. | | | | you can easily afford! |
| you can purchase simple votive candle holders and | | | | |