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Instead of purchasing or ordering a new wedding gown, check over the sample
gowns used in the store for bride's to try on. These are often marked down to
50% or more. However, look the dress over carefully for rips or stains, since
they have probably been tried on many times.
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Check out your bridal boutique before ordering a gown. Ask around to find out
the reputation of the vendor and if they are listed at the Better Business
Bureau. Some bridal vendors will deliberately order dresses at a larger size,
then charge you for alterations. Many a bride has also been disappointed when
the gown that they ordered didn't arrive in time because the vendor didn't stay
on top of things.
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Purchase a simple, plain bridal gown and enhance it with your own appliques and
trimming, most of which can be obtained from craft stores. Just make sure that
any appliques, lace or beading added is dry-cleanable.
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Consider making your own head piece and veil. They are fairly simple to make
and many bridal craft books show you how to put one together. Making your own
headpiece costs very little and can save you a lot of money, such as in the $70
- $100 (or more) range. A definite savings that can be used elsewhere.
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Consider your attendant's financial circumstances when choosing their
bridesmaid's dresses. They will be more appreciative if you choose dresses that
are stylish and that they can wear again. Usually, a simpler style dress that
is bought in a department store will cost less than one that is touted as a
bridesmaid's dress and bought at a bridal boutique.
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Ask for a discount if you order all your bridal dresses and accessories from
one store.
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Instead of using flower bouquets, consider carrying candles, books, bibles, a
single flower trimmed with ribbon streamers, wicker baskets or a decorated fan.
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Use balloon bouquets instead of flower bouquets for decorations. Balloons and
helium are a fraction of the cost of flowers, yet still look festive. They come
in a multitude of colors and you can dress them up with ribbon streamers.
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Look for cake toppers in a craft store or grocery stores. They are usually
cheaper than getting them directly from a cake decorating place. Also, if you
are a crafty person or know someone who is, create your own cake topper. They
are pretty simple to make.
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Reuse your pew markers to decorate doorknobs or other areas of your reception
site.
About the Author
Rose Smith is the owner of Wedding Themes and More, a website designed to help
you discover your perfect wedding theme. Find more great ideas, resources and
articles on her
Wedding Budgets page.