As a recent article stated, this is the year of the Recessionista Bride-to-Be. As many brides realize that they don't and shouldn't have to go broke to have the perfect wedding, many are searching for bargains, borrowing and asking talented friends to share their expertise. A typical wedding in Dallas costs between $17,899 and $29,832.
Here are a few cost cutting ideas:
- Get married on a Friday or Sunday, when many vendors reduce their prices
- Ask for a cash discount. Vendors have to pay a percentage for processing credit cards
- A portion of rental fees at historic venues are tax deductible .
Also check out these books for budget brides
- Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget by Denise and Alan Fields
- how to Have an Elegant Wedding for $5,000 or Less: Acheiving Beautiful Simplicity Without Mortgaging your Future by Jan Wilson and Beth Wilson Hickman
- Pricless Wedding for Under $5,000 by Kathleen Kennedy
Article from the Dallas Morning News.
Martha Stewart has also gotten into the budget friendly craze with her Celebrate line of ready made invitations, favors and decorations available at Wal-Mart.
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