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Guests
jewellery for the bridal entourage. Ask friends to be
One of the easiest ways to cut wedding costs
part of your wedding by doing readings during the
is to cut the guest list – be firm with both sides of
service, act as ushers, or to be in charge of handing
the family about not inviting distant relatives, and
out the confetti.
only invite friends that you’ve actually seen in the
last five years. It is also not necessary to allow for a
Invitations
partner for every guest, especially if you barely know
Make your own or stick to simple designs if you are
your friends’ significant others. Only invite partners
getting them printed. An invitation is more elegant
if you know them personally. Some brides love
without too many embellishments, plus it’ll save you
family weddings, kids, animals and all, but if its not
a packet. Keep them standard post size to save on
your thing don’t feel bad about saying “regret no all those extra stamps and consider emailing an
children” on the invite – you’ll reduce numbers, limit electronic version to friends and relatives.
the amount of unplanned chaos, and the parents
might even thank you in the end for giving them a Clothes
night off! Besides, sometimes it is the smaller wedding For wedding dresses, keep an eye out for sales
that is more personal and memorable. and bridal fairs (which often have discounts),
look at buying a ‘previously-loved’ dress or twist
Setting the Date a skilled relative’s arm to make one especially
Saturdays are the day of choice for weddings in for you. While your hubby might look great in a
South Africa, so it makes sense that getting married tuxedo, this formal suit will, more likely than not,
on a different day will have the added bonus of not never be worn again. If it is, rather invest in a
having to fight off other brides for venues, while also decent tux than rent, or purchase a decent suit
saving you a fair amount of money on the venue which can be worn to other functions in the future.
and caterer. Although people get married all year When it comes to the bridesmaids, be flexible,
round, spring is still the equivalent of wedding ‘high and where possible pick a neutral colour that suits
season’ (with high season prices) so avoid planning everyone. Not only will it mean that they won’t
a wedding for this time if possible. sulk in your wedding photos, but if it’s a favourite
colour they’ll more than likely already have the
Bridal Party perfect shoes and jewellery to match. Consider
If you’re on a tight budget, keep it small. A best choosing darker coloured dresses that will match
man and a maid of honour are all you really need well with black shoes and jewellery, as everyone
and will allow you to save on clothes, shoes and has at least a pair of black shoes.
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