How to Plan a Cheap Wedding 2011

Instead of holding the reception in an expensive hotel Instead of a three-course meal why not opt for a hot and cold buffet (even cater for yourself)? Try and keep your guest list to a minimum, do you really need to invite family members who you have never seen for years? Statistics show that an average of 189 guests attend a wedding, this is a lot.

The wedding reception is normally the biggest expense, but one of the easiest to cut down on costs. The Reception This is where the cost of a wedding can get out of hand. Consider buying an evening gown/cocktail dress from a department store or look into renting your wedding dress for the day. It's probably only been worn once anyway and you can get a once expensive dress for half the price. Why not opt for a second-hand wedding dress?

This is where the big cost is and there are several options in cutting the cost. Wedding Gowns Do you really need a hand-made wedding dress with beads and diamantes? Here are a few suggestions with tips on how to save on some of the more expensive aspects of a wedding. You just need a bit of guidance and a few tips to help you achieve the dream of your big day.

But don't worry if your budget cannot stretch for the most expensive custom-made gown, elegant invitation cards, or the top photographer, it doesn't mean that your wedding will be any less unique or special than anyone else's. The average cost of a wedding today is $20,000 - $25,000, and weddings are estimated to be a $25.3 billion industry.  There's no doubt about it, weddings can be expensive.