How to Plan a Very Small Wedding
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Castle in the Sky B&B
Consider hosting your ceremony and reception at the same site, such as a Bed and Breakfast Inn. You could hold the ceremony out in the gardens, and then have the guests return to the dining area for the reception. Inns enjoy the future recommendations, and you will save money with only one rental fee and minimal decorations. - 2
Vintage Wedding Dress
Hunt for deals for the Wedding attire. Try to buy a clearance dress at a bridal salon, if you prefer a specific designer; it will still look beautiful at a fraction of the price. You might also want to comb vintage bridal stores or even EBay for bargains. Your fiancé might want to consider wearing his best black suit instead of splurging on a brand-new tux. For bridesmaid dresses, if you are only going to have one attendant, you might want to let her choose her own dress from the formal department at a department store, such as Macy's. - 3
Wedding Invitation
Create your own invitations to give them a more personal feel and to save some money. If you want to save some more money, you can have your guests RSVP by e-mail or phone instead of having to use stamps for their RSVP envelopes. - 4
Bud Vase
Select flowers for your bouquet that are in season, and think about using some of the bouquets as table decorations at the reception as well. Make your centerpieces simple, such as a single flower in a bud vase, or a few tea lights floating in a bowl. - 5
Pecan Pie
Consider serving only wine and beer instead of a full-bar at your reception. Remember, buffets and family-style meals cost less and are just as enjoyable as the fancy plated meals. Try to serve foods that are in season to cut costs. Think about ordering a few simple cheesecakes or pies instead of ordering a large multi-tier cake. - 6
Horse drawn Carriage
Add some special touches such as ordering a horse and carriage as transportation for you and guests along the grounds of the property. You might also want to hire some classical musicians instead of the regular disc jockey for entertainment.
