How to Have a Luxury Wedding For Less

By: Georgina Clatworthy
Submitted: 2009-11-06 15:15:28
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Every bride wants their wedding to be the best they can afford.  Unfortunately it often transpires that their dream wedding ideas are a long way from matching their budget But there are ways to have a luxury wedding without breaking the bank.

Here are our top tips for getting luxe for less:

1. Negotiate: When visiting wedding vendors such as venues, photographers and florists, be bold (or cheeky) and ask for a discount or some freebies.  You may be surprised at what you can get just by asking.  Remember the wedding industry is very competitive and in these difficult times vendors will negotiate with you to secure your booking.  For instance, if you want to book a hotel for your wedding, ask about getting a reduced rate if you book the accommodation for your guests there as well.

2. Simple is best: Avoid going overboard on the details and you will save dollars  Consider which details are more important to you and those that you could happily compromise on.  One area is you flowers.  Choosing an elaborate shower bouquet will cost significantly more than a chic hand tied posy; choose buttonholes for the wedding party only and use flowers which are locally grown and in season, exotic blooms that have to flown in will cost you.

3. Perfect timing: The earlier you book the better.  Booking vendors well in advance of your wedding date means you are more likely to get a significant discount and a good chance of avoiding rate rises which may be applied for the following year.  Also consider the date of your wedding carefully.  Booking a date out of season (May - September) or on a weekday can cost you less than a date in the popular months and on popular days, such as Saturday or holidays such as Valentines.

4. Less guests is best: A popular trend this year is for small intimate weddings.  Consider that the more people you invite the more it will cost.  Trim your guest list down as much as possible to those people who are most important to you.  Also think about all those ‘plus ones’ who are likely to be people you have never met before - do you really want to pay for people you don’t know

5. Ask a favor: Don’t forget about friends and family.  You maybe surprised at how much they can help you out.  Perhaps mom can make your wedding dress or your wedding cake.  Maybe one of your friends has a luxury car or a sports car that they would be willing to lend you for your wedding transport.  It doesn’t matter how little they contribute, it all adds up in the end

6. Hit the sales: Stay one step ahead and hit the annual sales for things like stationery, accessories and wedding favors.  You may even find your wedding gifts for the wedding party.  Many stores will have sales throughout the year, but also remember the big sales in the New Year and end of season in the summer.  These are also a good opportunity for you to buy your wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses at a reduced price.

Georgina Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles related to wedding favors and wedding. She is connected with 1WeddingSource, today's leading wedding social networking planning site.

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