In the United States, $33,900 is the average cost of a wedding. Some couples may be concerned about unexpected costs and maintaining their budget. Fortunately, there are several options you can consider if you want a beautiful wedding for an affordable price.
Breathtaking Engagement Rings
Agape Diamonds specializes in lab grown diamonds, and purchasing these diamonds does not contribute to military conflict. It also costs less money to produce a natural diamond in a laboratory than it does to mine a diamond from the earth. You can choose from one of Agape Diamonds ring sets, or you can purchase a loose stone and have it mounted to create a customized engagement ring with a diamond that is virtually indistinguishable from mined diamonds.
Affordable Venues
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Renting venues for your wedding and reception is expensive. You may spend more than you need to if you choose popular wedding locations. There are several options you may want to consider for your wedding that are less conventional, but more personal. A family member may have a large house or property where you could host the wedding or reception. Renting a community hall is also an option. You can exchange your vows at a beach, a golf club, a park or a drive-in movie theater. You will have a better chance of finding a wonderful, affordable venue if you investigate several options before booking a site.
Printing Costs
You can turn to reputable, quality printing services that offer discounted rates to produce stunning, cheap canvas prints. Many online companies can save money because they do not have to maintain a storefront location that needs staff and security on site for multiple hours each day. These cost savings are passed on to consumers. Simple Canvas Prints backs their work up with a money back guarantee. One of the best things about this option is that you can choose the ideal printing option for each photo. You can have your favorite photo presented as a canvas print, wall display and multi canvas print. This company also offers free shipping on some orders.
Wedding Dress
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The wedding dress is one of the most important features. It’s also expensive. On average, brides spend over $1,600 on their wedding dress. There are ways you can reduce this cost without compromising on the quality of the dress. You may have a parent or grandparent who has an heirloom dress that you can get altered to fit you, and bridal shops also sell floor display dresses at a reduced cost. If you start planning your wedding a year in advance, you may be able to get a dress for a discount price at the end of the season. You can also research used wedding dresses—a popular option for cost-conscious brides.
Flexible Scheduling
One of the reasons weddings can get expensive is because many couples are competing for venues and services on the same day. Saturdays are the most popular day of the week for weddings, so couples who opt for a different day of the week can save money. It’s common for venue rentals to cost less during the week. Caterers and other serving staff may also offer reduced rates on low-demand days. This can be a great way to secure the wedding venue of your dreams without exceeding your budget.
Photography
Some photographers begin working during the wedding preparations. They may photograph the bride getting her hair styled or take pictures of the bridal party before they put on their dresses. The couple will be photographed individually and together, and the photographer will likely capture images of the wedding party and the couple with their families. One way to trim costs is by limiting the number of hours you have the photographer booked. Focus on the essential pictures you want to capture. Consider providing disposable cameras for each table in your reception venue, and encourage guests to take pictures during the reception. You may also have friends or family who are capable of supplementing the wedding photographer’s efforts as a wedding present.
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Videography
Videography has become a necessity of every big event and rightfully so! You only marry once in your lifetime so make it grand and ensure the best wedding video to capture this moment forever! But videography doesn’t necessarily need to be expensive! Instead of hiring a whole camera crew, you can hire a drone cameraman for the day! You can capture amazing shots of your wedding without spending too much on a video capturing team.