Wedding Savings Tip

Hello Readers!
Right now, I'm working with a bride with an August wedding date. We just ordered her bridesmaid dresses last week. To get them in time, we had to use the "rush" option. Unfortunately, when couples wait until the last minute to order their wedding items, they may end up paying more! So here's our latest wedding savings tip:

Plan ahead and order early to avoid paying extra fees!

Let's call these fees "last minute fees". Last minute fees come in all sorts of varieties, from rush fees tacked on to bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses, to increased shipping costs for supplies and personalized items. Here's what you can expect to pay more for if you order too late:

- Anything personalized (favors, attendant gifts, banners, sand ceremony vases, memorial items, etc).
- Bridal gown.
- Bridesmaid and flower girl dresses.
- Certain vendors may charge more for last minute bookings.

Hope this helps! Happy planning...
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Recession Weddings

Happy Monday Everyone!

So obviously you've been hearing the economic buzz about the US being in a recession. Does this affect the wedding industry and the amount of people planning to get married?

One wedding report that we receive says that the number of people saying "I do" will decrease in 2009, but only slightly. No matter what is going on in the world or the economy, weddings will never cease!

Because of this recession economy, you might be able to find some wedding vendor deals depending on where you live. In some areas, people are looking for ways to earn a 2nd income. What may have been a hobby for people (catering, musician, photography, DJ'ing, baking, sewing, decorating) or a once-in-a-while gig, may now become new vendors in the wedding industry. This could be good for you and your wedding budget!

Also, people may be more willing to barter for services at this time. Do you offer a service or product that you could trade for your desired wedding services? Keep that in mind, you never know what someone else is in need of.

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Fundraising For Wedding Money

I've known some pretty savvy, creative engaged couples looking for ways to pay for their weddings. Typically, people work overtime at work, restrict themselves from any unneccesary spending, sell a car, or something similar. I know one entreprenureal groom who set himself up as a car detailer and solicited friends and aquaintances for detailing jobs. He got some! Several couples I know have held garage or yard sales to raise some much needed cash. Another couple even had a car wash!

If you find yourself over budget and under funded, these are all great money making ideas! Decide for yourselves how badly you'd like to (or need to) pad your wedding budget account and go get some creativity flowing. You could work extra hours, sell an unneccesary asset or extra stuff, somehow use publicity or advertising to trade for free services, use skills or talents to earn extra $$.

CHA-CHING :-)

Got any ideas? Please share...

$5000 Wedding Budget?!

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