The Polite One’s Wedding Money-Saving Tips

Tales of Our Wedding

Our wedding was a casual affair focusing on sharing time with those near and dear to us. We didn't want to spend a great deal or to begin our marriage in debt. So, we hosted ours at our local Veteran's Memorial Center beginning in the afternoon. Saving money on the venue is imperative, as it can be quite costly. With this choice we saved thousands.

Of course, hosting our reception in the afternoon also lowers the total cost by allowing us to serve lunch instead of dinner.

A lovely, tree-lined courtyard in the center of the property was the perfect setting for the ceremony which was followed by the reception in a large room steps away. The room was lit with natural light from large windows on both sides of the room. The major plus was the kitchen access.

For the meal, we chose one of our favorite Italian restaurants as the caterer. It is amazing how inexpensive it was. Everyone raved about the food. I took classes so I could make our cake. It was beautiful.

I even made all the bouquets and boutonnières from red roses in bulk, which were in season. It wasn't difficult and was extremely inexpensive because I purchased the loose flowers from a wholesaler.

There is much more I could share, but this gives you an idea. Believe me, our guests and I didn't miss a thing, but saved thousands. Hey, I even created our wedding video!

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