Comments on: How to Save Money on a Wedding, From a Future Bride

By: Amanda L. Grossman

Amanda L. Grossman — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:04:35 +0000

Hello Michael! Good question…I would definitely not want to wear my mother’s gown:).

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:36:20 +0000

You will not forget your wedding, even if the photographer nevers shows up. After we got our pictures back from the studio, 6 months, everyone wanted to see them. After that no one, not even my wife, has looked at those pictures, and everything is just fine with the world. My wife borrowed her dress from her cousin, I was hoping she would donate it, but that’s not happening. You should though, you might want to save it for your daughter some day, but ask yourself if you wanted to wear your mom’s wedding dress.

By: Forex Automatic

Forex Automatic — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:14:01 +0000

The average cost of a wedding in the US is USD 28,000. That is around half of the annual income of an average US household.

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By: Amanda L. Grossman

Amanda L. Grossman — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:44:52 +0000

Hello The Rat! Thanks for sharing your idea with us, and I am glad you enjoyed the post!

By: The Rat

The Rat — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:17:31 +0000

When my future wife and I were planning on getting married, we decided to opt out in having a 200 person bash and instead just have close family and friends go down south to an all inclusive 7-day getaway in the sunshine. We knew exactly what we were paying as all our meals were taken care of.

We did however plan a special dinner with the resort on the wedding day.

Overall, we were exceptionally pleased with the experience and recommend it to any couple that has a bit of cash to spend but doesn’t want to come out in debt as soon as the wedding is over!

Nice post

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By: Amanda L. Grossman

Amanda L. Grossman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:02:04 +0000

Hello Noelle! Thank you for your comments and information. I had no idea there were coupons for alcohol for an online merchant–will definitely check it out (alcohol is one of those products that very rarely you see coupons for).

By: Noelle

Noelle — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:23:19 +0000

If you have any skill, or know anyone with skill, buy your flowers on-line and do them yourself. Saved $100s this way.

Also, if you are having alcohol, buy it yourself and pay for a bartender by the hour, but do not pay a “corking charge.” Again, saved $100s. Price it online and in the ABC/wine stores. I found a great deal on magnum bottles of the champagne my husband had requested (demanded) and a 25% coupon at the online store where I also ordered the bulk of my liquor from.

I echo the point about the photographer. My cousin had an amateur photographer, even though my mom and I had a good friend who was a pro (www.bmofoto.net) and would have given her a discount – her pictures from her amateur friend are TERRIBLE. Spending money on a photographer is worth it.

By: JDW

JDW — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:42:02 +0000

That sounds great Amanda. You definitely got a bargain there and it sounds like with a professional on hand just in case you are sure to get fantastic shots for your wedding. Good luck with the big day.

By: Amanda L. Grossman

Amanda L. Grossman — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:34:16 +0000

Hello Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: Glad to help. Good luck with the donation!

By: Amanda L. Grossman

Amanda L. Grossman — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:33:49 +0000

JDW: Hello! Thank you for your comments. We have hired an amateur photographer, and I met up with him and looked through some of his past work. The great thing about him though is that he asked if he could bring a professional photographer with him for some help on our big day–so we are getting two photographers for less than the price of one, and he gets more experience and can add to his resume! Hopefully it will go well.

By: Budgeting in the Fun Stuff

Budgeting in the Fun Stuff — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:02:52 +0000

I love the idea about donating my wedding dress. I’ve been trying to sell it on Craigslist for a few weeks and only get replies from spammers…I’ll look into the donation front. Thanks!

By: JDW

JDW — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:36:27 +0000

The only caution I would have is the amateur photographer / videographer. While other things can be overcome on the day an amateur photographer or videographer can spoil your memory of the day forever. You only get ONE chance to get the video / photo’s of your wedding day and generally the photo time is a rush to get back to your guests (if you are doing location shots). Of all the areas that money is spent on at a wedding I believe this is one of the most important and memorable (along with the music and food).

At minimum you should get have a pre-wedding photo shoot and for the videographer get some samples…AND shop around to some professionals and see if the difference it discernible and important to you.

The difference between my sister’s videographer and mine was night and day and the final product was the same. Unfortunately for her I learnt from her mistake.

Of course being a money blog there should be a caution that goes along with the credit card. You need to be very careful not to spend more than you can afford to pay-off. It is very very easy to overspend.