Every bride has dreamed of the fairy tale wedding since she was able to walk around in mom’s high heels. Most of us never think about how much that magical day is really going to cost. If the budget is a little tighter than you imagined, there are ways to make it to the ball without the fairy godmother.

Wedding Gown
Ask around. There may very well be an heirloom dress in the family or a close friend may have a gown you can borrow. Most women would be honored by the request. One thing, be sure to get permission for major changes or size alterations you would like to have made. Also, if the dress is going back to the original bride or family member after the wedding, it is only fair that you pay to have the dress cleaned and prepared for storage before returning it.

Bridal Party
The smaller the group you have standing up front, the less expense is involved. Even if the attendants pay for their own attire, there are still flowers, gift and rehearsal dinner expenses involved when having a large bridal party.

Flowers
Instead of bouquets that bubble over with exotic flower selections from around the globe, a single long-stem rose tied with a satin ribbon for the bridesmaids is a simple and elegant choice. The bride could use a small prayer book or bible with a small bunch of lily-of-the-valley.

Attendant Gifts
Take a casual photo of your bridesmaids and purchase inexpensive frames to give each member a memento from one of your bridal showers or a “girls’ night out”. Be sure to include a message and the date on the back of the picture for an even more meaningful touch.

Invitations
Go simple! The most impressive wedding invitations are the sleek, one card type. Also, selecting a card size that does not require extra postage will save money incrementally depending on the size of the guest list.

Photography
Professional photographers usually have several options for you to choose from. You can get the album you want without breaking the budget. After you have selected the pictures you want in the formal album, ask about buying the rest of the proofs. If you know someone who takes great photos, ask them to be your photographer. Usually you can buy the film and pay for the developing yourself. At the reception, it is fun to have disposable cameras at each table to get plenty of candid and often very funny shots. Just be sure to include the development costs for each camera in the budget.

Guest List
Keep it short. Invite the people that are most important to you, your family and friends. An intimate gathering will be more memorable for you and everyone you share it with.

Ceremony
Decorate the church with large bows and simple flower arrangements. Large flowers such as magnolias look beautiful at the end of long, wooden pews.

Rice Shower
Some brides substitute rice with bird seed. Cut a yard of netting into 2″ x 2″ squares, place a small amount of bird see in the center, gather up the four corners and tie it with a ribbon. With bird seed, there’s also no cleanup necessary at most venues.

Programs
Wedding programs are not necessary, but if you want them and have access to a computer, you can easily make them yourself. Most paper or craft stores carry a variety of covers. Select your favorite and get creative. Be sure you have the correct spelling for all names.

So you’re planning the big day, but your budget is limited. How can you possibly create the perfect wedding that you’ve been dreaming about for years on a tight budget? Here are some quick tips to help you plan a beautiful, low cost wedding.
Less Expensive Wedding Dress
Consider less expensive options for your wedding dress. While you may be tempted to quickly fall in love with an expensive dress, look around at many options before settling on one, and you will probably find a beautiful dress at a reasonable price.
If you are willing to try something new, try looking for dresses on eBay. Many custom-made wedding gowns on eBay are sold for under $200, and you can read reviews of the seller to make sure that they provide quality gowns and service. Finding a good deal on a wedding dress will be a great start to planning a low cost wedding.
Make Sure you Schedule Your Wedding at the Right Time
Another way to plan a low cost wedding is to schedule it at the right time. If possible, schedule the wedding to be during the “off-season,” which would be January, February, or March (but avoid Valentine’s day, because flowers will be more expensive then). The most popular wedding months are May through October, and December is becoming more popular.
Also, schedule the wedding for Friday or Sunday, rather than Saturday. Wedding services and locations will be more expensive on Saturday, since it’s more in demand. Rates for all of your wedding services will be lower on off-days and during the off-season, allowing you to maintain a low cost wedding.
Use Friends and Family
Another way to plan a low cost wedding is to make use of friends and family as much as possible. For example, rather than hiring a DJ, put your favorite songs on your iPod and rent a speaker system (available for $50-$150). You can also cut down on your photographer’s costs by not hiring him for the reception. Instead, place disposable cameras on the tables and ask your guests to take pictures for you.
RSVP Online
A final tip for keeping a low cost wedding is to be smart with your invitations. For example, make sure that your invitations will only require one postage stamp. Also, save on RSVP postage by setting up a free wedding website where you can get your guests to RSVP online.
There are many more ways to save money on your wedding ceremony. A little creative brainstorming will go a long way in helping you plan a beautiful, low cost wedding.

After choosing the design for your wedding invitations you can explore ways to express your relationship and wedding plans through creative wording. Some couples select a special quotation or poem; others write personal thoughts from the heart, while those planning a fun and casual wedding play around with wording even using rhymes.

Creative wording for wedding invitations can also be inspired by the couple’s common interest, the exotic or unusual *** of the wedding, the invitation design, or wedding themes including Disney and fairytale.

Traditional wedding invitation wording often extends a gracious request for the “”honour”” of your presence. Honour, the British spelling, is reserved for wedding services held in a church or a synagogue. Less formal wording ranges from a request for the pleasure of your company or presence to an invitation to celebrate the couple’s joyous occasion.

Whether you seek to follow expert wedding invitation etiquette or relax and follow your own personal style depends on whether the wedding is formal or casual. Regardless, there are a few tried and true traditions worth examining.

A traditional mailing includes a wedding invitation, a response card, and a reception card. Optional inserts include a map/direction card, registry information, and at-home card informing guests of your new residence if you will also be relocatin

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