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Cheap weddings are becoming more and more popular due to the current state of the economy. Not everyone
can afford the average wedding price tag of $28,000! If you are one of the many brides-to-be planning a
wedding on the cheap and working with a tiny budget, you'll have to use some unconventional strategies to get
your dream wedding for a price you can afford. My top 5 are:
1 - Leverage The Skills of Family and Friends When Planning A Cheap Wedding
Do you have a cousin who's a talented photographer? What about a friend who works in a flower shop? Maybe
you've got a friend who dreams of being a DJ. Family and friends are always happy to help you with your
wedding and you can save a lot of money by utilizing the pool of talent who will be at your wedding anyway.
For my wedding, my sister's boyfriend did the photography, my aunt played the piano, a friend helped me with
the floral bouquets and my mom was my seamstress. She even made all the bridesmaid dresses! A friend of
the Best Man, who is a DJ, gave us an amazing deal for his services. We saved a lot of money by looking
within our own circle of family and friends.
Using family and friends in your wedding, however, comes with a caveat. Be sure that people to help with or
participate in your wedding will deliver the results you want. The last thing you want to do is to strain
relationships.
2 - Barter Your Services
If you have a skill that is in demand, you can try bartering your services. For example, if you are a graphic
designer, you could find a wedding photographer who is looking for an new logo or business card design. An
added benefit is that you could potentially gather additional, ongoing clients for your freelance business this
way all the while getting professional services for your cheap wedding!
Find wedding professionals willing to barter services at BigDayBarter.com or post your needs on
craigslist.org. A successful barter is built on fairness and trust, so be sure to meet the person you are
bartering services with, sign a contract and maintain thorough communication.
3 - Get Creative
The best way to plan a cheap wedding that doesn't look cheap is to get creative. Make your own centerpieces,
favors and decorations. Dress up simple (and less expensive) guestbooks, candles and even your own
wedding dress. Make your own invitations and thank you cards. Use creativity to solve expensive dilemmas for
your wedding too. Do you want to leave the church in a special car that's too expensive to rent? Maybe you
know someone who knows someone who owns such a car. My husband was able to use a Ferrari for a short
film he made for free because of friend connections. What could you get for your own wedding?
4 - Ask for Parts of Your Wedding in Lieu of Wedding Gifts
If you already have enough household goods, forego the typical wedding registry and ask for parts of your
wedding as wedding gifts. I got my wedding cake, the videographer, food and other parts of my wedding this
way. Alternately, you can use one of the popular honeymoon registry services to allow your guests the
opportunity to give parts of your honeymoon as a wedding present.
5 - Keep and Open Mind
When your budget is small, you'll need to compromise and find ways to get what you want for less money. If
you can't afford something you really want for your wedding, look for other ways to make it happen. For
example, an out-of-reach, $12,000 wedding dress might be rented for a few hundred dollars. Maybe you can't
afford to rent a limo, but you might have a friend with a classic, luxury car that you can use for free? Ask around,
keep your eyes open and do your research.
Weddings can be expensive, but they don't have to be. When resources are tight, your friends, family and even
your own creativity can come to the rescue to help you plan a cheap wedding that will be a magical,
memorable event!
About the Author
I had a beautiful, elegant wedding and Caribbean honeymoon for less than $6000! I learned that a cheap
wedding can be elegant if you are willing to be creative and do some research. To find out more cost-cutting
wedding planning ideas, tips and strategies, visit my website at http://www.cheap-creative-wedding-ideas.com.
Cheap Weddings - 5 Surprising Strategies to Pay For Your Big Day by Tracy Russell