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How To Save Money On Your Wedding – Negotiate!

Negotiate, Negotiate, Negotiate!  Whether you are planning a wedding on a budget, or just looking for a deal, that can be a very helpful word.
In this economy, many vendors are willing to negotiate to get your business.  For example, a florist may throw in an arrangement for the restroom, or your DJ may throw in [...]

Affordable Weddings – Quick Tip #6

At your wedding reception, consider serving just beer and wine verses a fully stocked bar.  As a slight enhancement, have a specialty drink passed upon your guests arrival. Personalize the specialty drink by serving a Long Island Iced Tea in honor of your home town, or a Flaming Volcano in preparation for your honeymoon to Hawaii.  This is fun and will [...]

Affordable Weddings – Quick Tip #5

When selecting hors d’oeuvres for your cocktail hour, avoid premium items such as jumbo shrimp, lollipop lamb chops, sesame seared tuna and sushi.

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While on an airplane recently, there was a left over magazine in the seat pocket in front of me.  I came across an ad for RealSimple.com and I just had to rip it out! 
Of course, when I got home, I immediately went on to the site, which provides ideas and easy solutions to every day [...]

Affordable Weddings – Quick Tip #3

Avoid luxury items at your reception such as ice sculptures, martini bars, specialty coffee stations and dessert stations.  These items can hurt your wedding budget, by adding hundreds of dollars on to your final bill.