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I don't have any food tips or info today. So I will throw a few wedding tips out there. My sister is getting married next year and shes always looking for ways to cut down on costs. Like most brides, shes up for all suggestions.. Here are some things that could help...
Instead of a Big tiered cake, Do a small wedding cake to cut into and either cupcakes for guests or sheet cakes. Sheet cakes are pretty reasonable and will be way more cost efficient. When i worked in a bakery, sheet cakes were a big seller when it comes to weddings.
Unity Candles: Borrow the unity candle stand from someone and buy your own candles. Most people use their stand one time and then never look at it again! I know i spent close to $50 for mine. I have loaned it out to 3 other brides in the past 5 years and it still looks brand new and shiny!
Make the centerpieces yourself. Ask all your bridesmaids or a group of friends to come over a week or more before the wedding and make an evening of putting together the center pieces. You will save tons of money by making them yourself.
When it is time to toast at the wedding, only pour champagne for the Bride, Groom and parents of the bride and groom. Everyone else can use the drinks they already have.
Buffet Style is always cheaper no matter what. Variety is key! Remember there will be people of all walks of life at a wedding from children to the elderly. Lots of choices help to keep your guests full. The worst thing you can do is have people leave feeling hungry still!
The bride and Groom can cut the first piece of cake and then walk away after pictures, let someone else cut and serve the cake. This could be the wedding party, or staff at the reception hall. Deliver the cake to the guests rather than forming a long line.
Disposable cameras on Tables are a fun way to get pictures of funny things that the guests are doing that the photographer might not see. Tie a ribbon to each camera asking kindly to leave the cameras at the table after using them.
The card Box should be in a place where someone can keep an eye on it. Most of the time guests will give money or checks to the bride and groom rather than gifts.
Wedding favors can be set at each place setting ahead of time so the guests can munch on the snacks before the bride and groom get there.
Have Hor D'oeuvres or cheese and crackers, or a fruit buffet for people to eat before the bride and groom arrive. Often the bride and groom and wedding party have pictures taken before going to the reception and this can take a really long time for people who are already seated and waiting to eat!
Friday weddings are cheaper. They are becoming more common now that the economy isn't as good.
Start a Wedding website and let guests RSVP through the site rather than a mail in invitation.
If you don't have the budget for a big reception, have a Saturday wedding and a Sunday brunch type reception for family.
Many people skip the cake at the end of the reception because they are so full from eating all night. Try something fun like a Chocolate fountain with fresh fruit! This could save you money on cake!
Talk with other brides, ask about splitting costs for altar decorations and center pieces. These are things you use once and get rid of. Why not save money by reusing!
The Knot has GREAT advice for weddings!
When choosing your wedding cake, ask the bakery to make the very bottom layer out of Styrofoam. You will cut into the middle layer and save the top one for your 1st anniversary.. which is DISGUSTING after a year... we never ate ours.. my mom saved it and tried to force it on us.. GROSS!
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