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Planning A Wedding For Under 500 Dollars

The wedding day is probably the most important day of a couple’s life and it must be treated as such. But remember that the world doesn’t end after getting married, so you should not throw to waste all the money you have for one day. You can get a wonderful wedding ceremony and reception without spending thousands of dollars. Here are some tips about how you can start planning a wedding for under 500 dollars.




First of all, begin with the booking of your location. It is important to look for a location early because if you wait until the last moment you can risk not finding a proper place at all. Consider locations that are out of the ordinary: city parks, a room at a local church etc. because these are more likely to be available at any time. Not many couples consider getting married there.

The wedding reception is also a key element of the story because you can plan it in such manner that you don’t have to spend too much on it. The most appropriate thing is to plan a wedding reception in the afternoon, because scheduling it between meals you have the opportunity to save lots of money. I can give you the example of a young bride and her mother who planed the reception just with cheeses and crackers, fresh fruits, lemonade, ice tea, and water. It is a light and fresh menu, wonderful for a nice summer day. Forget alcohol, especially if it is a hot day. Opting for non-alcoholic drinks will help you economize and you won’t have to worry about drunken guests to ruin your party.

For the entertainment part you can make use of your friends’ help, especially if you are lucky enough to have friends who are artists. You can also borrow a system from the local church and choose a playlist that you know it will be enjoyed by every guest you have.

The wedding cake is also important, being the symbol of celebration and commitment. But that doesn’t mean that it has to cost more that the wedding itself. So when you buy a cake forget the fancy decorations, because these are the ones that add to the normal price of the cake. If you go to a bakery and ask for a party cake, you will receive a cake for 20 people at the price of $15, but if you want a wedding cake, the price will probably be five times that much.

For the wedding ceremony, use instead of bird seed, rose petals. These are way more romantic and easier to clean. Not to mention the fact that you can get them at a lower price.

Planning a wedding under 500 dollars is not very difficult, but the bad news is that you have to give up plenty of things. Your wedding day should be the most important day of your life and the day in which you feel like a princess. But don’t be discouraged if you can’t have everything you want. Money is dispensable, but love and a happy family are things that you should never trade.