Wedding » Wedding Flowers http://www.webmonstermachine.com/wedding Make It A Day To Remember Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:21:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 How to Cut Back the Costs of Your Wedding http://www.webmonstermachine.com/wedding/how-to-cut-back-the-costs-of-your-wedding/ http://www.webmonstermachine.com/wedding/how-to-cut-back-the-costs-of-your-wedding/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:01:59 +0000 admin http://www.webmonstermachine.com/wedding/?p=39 My_Perfect_WeddingLike many other brides- to-be, you’re probably wondering how to reduce wedding costs. While every bride has her list of “must -haves”, there are bound to be a few areas where you can cut back.
Below is a list of the biggest wedding money traps. These are the things that are going to eat the most of your budget.

1. Wedding Date. The date you choose for your wedding has a big impact on how much it will cost. Spring and summer months are more popular and come with higher price tags. Many venues even have a minimum charge for weddings during these months. By planning your wedding during the off-season, you can receive the same quality of services at greatly reduced rates.

2. Time of Day. Day time weddings can be significantly less expensive than evening or night time weddings. People are more likely to drink more in the evening. Additionally, a dinner meal is more expensive than a lunch meal.

3. Catering. The foods that you choose to serve your guests will probably be your biggest expense. If a twelve course sit-down meal is going to break the bank, try something like a buffet or a dessert-only reception.

4. Alcohol. While most people do serve alcohol at their weddings, the choice to do so is up to you. You do not need to offer a full open bar. You are free to limit the amount of alcohol that your guests are served or only serve less expensive types. Additionally, you can offer a cash bar, where guests pay for their own drinks.

5. Wedding Venue. The actual venue of your wedding can vary greatly in cost as well. Holding your ceremony in a local park is going to cost you less than holding it in a luxury hotel. Keep in mind, though, when choosing an inexpensive location, you may need to pay additional costs to decorate it the way you would like.

6. Flowers. Flowers are also a large expense for a lot of weddings. Save money by using flowers that are in-season and limiting the amount of flowers that you use. There’s no reason to blanket the location with flowers.

7. Photographer. Choosing a well-known wedding photographer could cost you your first-born. To save money, hire a photographer who’s just starting out.

8. Cake. Wedding cakes can also be a ridiculously huge expense. Save money by ordering a large sheet cake that gets cut up in the kitchen before serving. That way you only have to spend money on a small display cake.
Alternatively, cupcakes or several small cakes make good options.

9. The “W” Word. Simply say the word ‘wedding’ to a vendor and prices suddenly double! Vendors know that brides are desperate buyers who are willing to spend anything to get the ‘right’ thing for their wedding. When shopping around, try to avoid using the word ‘wedding’ when asking for price quotes.

By knowing ahead of time where your money is likely to be spent, you can plan more easily. You don’t need the most expensive of everything. A few small sacrifices can help significantly reduce the cost of your wedding.

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]]> http://www.webmonstermachine.com/wedding/how-to-cut-back-the-costs-of-your-wedding/feed/ 0 Wedding Flowers – 3 Ways to Cut the Cost http://www.webmonstermachine.com/wedding/wedding-flowers-3-ways-to-cut-the-cost/ http://www.webmonstermachine.com/wedding/wedding-flowers-3-ways-to-cut-the-cost/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:56:55 +0000 admin http://www.webmonstermachine.com/wedding/?p=18 With all the things you’ll have to worry about paying for when it comes to your wedding, you won’t want to have to spend a lot of cash for slightly smaller things, like accents, decorations, and flower arrangements. Since most brides do want to have flowers at their weddings, and would prefer to purchase them at a reasonable price, here are some ways to save on wedding flowers that you may want to try:

Plan your bouquet size

Many brides end up spending more than they wanted to on a bouquet because they didn’t count the amount of flowers that would be in the arrangement, or select flowers that will look good with not-so-expensive accents. Make sure you know just how big you want your bouquet to be, as well as what type of flowers you want to include. And, carrying a single flower down the aisle is wonderful look for a bride as well. You can use a lily, daisy, or even a rose with lace or pearl accents as your bouquet, and add a unique touch to the ceremony. Small bunches of flowers can also be beautiful, proving that, as with most other things, less can definitely be more. If you want to get fresh flowers for your bouquet, selecting flowers that are in season will also help you to save money, since a florist may have to specially order out-of-season flowers, which can increase the bouquet price significantly.

Plan ahead

Even though flowers for the wedding may seem like a small thing, don’t wait until the last minute to make sure that you have the flowers you want for your wedding. You may have to spend more money to find flowers you want the closer you get to the ceremony, so make sure that you have decided whether or not you’ll purchase flowers from a local florist or order synthetic flowers.

Order Wholesale From The Internet

To find more ideas for how to save on wedding flowers, as well as wedding floral shops that may have what you’re looking for, visit sites like freshroses.com and fiftyflowers.com
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Buy synthetic flowers

Synthetic flowers may cost a little more when you buy them in bulk because of the material, but they could save you money because they last as long as you need them to. Many people have fresh flower bouquets for the bride, bridesmaids, and flower girls, and these tend to whither rather quickly, especially if the ceremony is indoors. So, you may end up buying more flowers than you actually need in order to keep the flowers looking good for pictures after the ceremony. You can also find colors or types of flowers that may not be in bloom at the time you are having the wedding if you buy synthetic flowers. This way, you’ll have more freedom to create the look you want for your ceremony. If you want to decorate the reception with flowers as well, synthetic flowers may be a good idea, so that you can maintain the look of the room for as long as you need to. And, since most brides want to keep their bouquets, buying synthetic flowers is definitely a good idea.

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