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22. Keep your florals in season, the less you have
to special order, the better.
23. Use the tables and chairs supplied by
the venue.
24. Use potted plants to act as centerpieces
and guest favors. (see page 52)
25. Resell décor, accessories, or your dress on
websites like Ebay or Tradsey.
26. Do your own makeup—find a class or artist
at a salon who will help you choose colors
and styles that work for your skin tone.
27. Use your iPod and rented speakers instead
of hiring a DJ.
28. Hire an up incoming vendor—They may not
have 20 years of experience but they have
32. Make the bridal bouquets and boutonnières
yourself.
33. Choose a simple hairstyle to cut down the
hours the stylist is on the clock.
34. Rent a car for you and your groom rather
than a limo for the whole bridal party.
35. Have a home spa day with your bridesmaids
rather than paying to go to a salon.
36. Purchase your dress during a trunk show event.
37. Negotiate a better price for the venue and
see how they can work with you. A venue
that is known for hosting weddings would
be able to work with you more than one
that is not.
38. Skip the fancy photo albums and create
to start somewhere, everyone did, so why
your own! This will cut down tremendously
not give them the chance to shine and save
on your photography bill.
you a few extra $$ in the process!
29. Skip the champagne at the toast and let
guests toast with a drink of their choice.
30. Make your own menus, place cards, and
table numbers.
31. Host a shorter reception and invite guests
out on the town or back to your home for
the after party.
39. Have a destination wedding—Most
destination venues will be all inclusive so you
will only have to work with a limited vendor
list. This will also cut down on the guest list
and the décor you will be able to travel with.
40. Order thank you cards with your invitations
for a better deal. If not, create your own
with cardstock paper, wedding photos, and
scrapbook accessories found at craft stores.
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