Look for People You Know to Keep Wedding Costs Down.

Have an Affordable Wedding That Looks Great

If you're like a lot of other brides you might be wanting to have a cheap wedding. Of course you don't want it to look cheap, you want it to be awesome like any bride does. A 2009 survey said the average wedding cost was $28000! Yes, you read that correctly. That's almost a whole years salary for a lot of people. That's a huge down payment on a house. Is it wise to spend so much money? We've kind of been brought up to believe that our weddings must be fairy tale occasions. But it's only one day, right? Isn't the marriage more important than the wedding. I've had coworkers who were paying off the wedding bills long after the wedding was over. So, how do you have that fabulous wedding without breaking the bank? I had a $5000 dollar wedding. That was for everything. Church rental, reception hall, food, custom wedding invitations, wedding dress, everything. So how did I do it? Well, first of I used people I knew to help me. People want to help, don't you want to be involved when your friends get married? People like to feel a part. I also did a lot of comparison shopping and did a lot of the work myself. If you know where to look you can get a lot of greats stuff inexpensively too.  These all things I did, so I hope they help with your cheap wedding plans.

3 Fabulous and Frugal Wedding Table Centerpiece Ideas

3 Fabulous and Frugal Wedding Table Centerpiece Ideas

Weddings are a stressful time not just for details but also for the budget. From the dresses to the flowers not to mention the food, the dollars and details are endless. Even the table centerpieces can become a big line item - if you don't plan ahead.

Fall Pumpkin, Berry, Leaf & Amber Glass Globe Pillar Candle Holder Centerpiece

Thanksgiving always held fond memories for my family and me. Growing up a military brat we usually were far away from our extended families so special occasions like Thanksgiving held extra meaning. Mom always went out of her way to make the traditional Thanksgiving meal, turkey with all the trimmings and hot apple cider. Dad always made the sweet potato souffle. Not missing were an array of delicious desserts including homemade apple pie, pecan pie and pumpkin pie, of course. The memory of the fragrant aromas wafting through the house make me anxious for Thanksgiving to come quickly!