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GET A TRAVEL AGENT
If your dream wedding includes a big smiling
group of family and friends, you need a
travel agent. We can handle everything from
coordinating airline reservations to arranging
preferred room types. We’ll not only ensure
your guests arrive in a celebratory mood,
but we’ll also take a load of stress off your
shoulders, and thanks to group discounts, we
can save you a lot of money in the process.
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BUY AN AFFORDABLE DRE$$
Wedding dresses by famous designers can
really cut into your budget. Instead, opt for
a gown you love, versus the name on the tag.
You should also avoid heavy and expensive
fabrics like silk shantung. Fabrics such as
chiffon are usually more affordable and their
breathability is perfect for a beach ceremony.
It will also be easier to travel with your gown
if it has less fabric. When you’ve got some
extra cash to spare and you’re as cool as a
cucumber, you’ll be a much happier bride.
Dekker Photography
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RECONSIDER PARTY FAVOR$
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While thoughtful, customized favors are a
fast way to empty your pockets. Think about
what’s unique to your location and how you
can incorporate that into your favors. If your
destination wedding is in Hawaii, give out Kona
coffee beans. Do you and your significant
other have a charity that’s near and dear to
your heart? Make a donation in your guests’
name in lieu of a tangible gift. Thinking local
and personal will not only save you money, it
will also fit right in with your wedding theme.
OFFER A BUFFET
Instead of a sit-down dinner served by wait
staff, consider a buffet. Not only will you save
money, but without the set menu, guests can
happily select what they want to eat, pleasing
even the pickiest of eaters. Aside from being
a big cost-saver, buffet dinners also finish
sooner, giving everyone more time to mingle
and dance!
Elias Kordelakos Photography
ASK OUR AGENCY for other ways to save money on your special day