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Borrowing items from friends or family will not only
save money, but may carry on a tradition or start a new one.
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Making your own favors to give out can save money and
also be a little more special.
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Keep your eye open for going out of business sales or
end of season sales.
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Dollar stores can be a good resource for cheap center
pieces or items to put together a center pieces or other items needed.
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Garage sales are also a good resource for various items.
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Consider having a small cake at each table instead of
one big cake.
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If possible having your wedding on a Friday rather than
Saturday can save money. You will also find more openings available on
Friday.
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Sometimes you can get a discount for having lunch
instead of dinner.
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Grocery stores can be a very good resource for cakes and
flowers and are often far cheaper.
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Do any of your friends or family have skills or talents
that you could make use of? Many times they may help you out as your
wedding gift.
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Choosing a date that is not common for weddings can save
a lot of money. For example January, February or March. Excluding
Valentines Day of course.
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If you know of someone else getting married you might be
able to book the same company for different services and both wedding
parties may receive a discount. A good example is that maybe a
photographer will give a discount if he can book 2 weddings but not on
the same day.
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Sometimes a Double Wedding is possible.
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If your Wedding Dance is at a Bar or Nightclub maybe
they will give you a discount or pay for part of the DJ services.
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It never hurts to ask for discounts or to try and haggle
a little.
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If a company will not lower their price maybe they will
throw something in for free.
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Giving yourself plenty of time lets you shop around
more.
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Ebay also has many items at a much lower price. Be sure
of the condition before you bid on an item. For example you may find a
$1000 Wedding dress for a fraction of the cost. Sometimes you can even
get unused items.
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Newspapers and Shoppers can have items for your Wedding
day also. Don't be afraid to place a want ad for items you are looking
for.
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Consignment shops also have many items for Weddings.
