Reports show that less than a third of couples who plan a wedding that costs more than $10,000 save more than a couple of thousand dollars toward paying for it. Yet weddings today can cost an average of $20,000 or more for the reception hall, caterer, flowers, decorations, wedding gown, rings, and don’t forget the honeymoon. So how do you pay for all this extravagance? Read on to learn how to finance a wedding.
Plan a Navajo Wedding
A Navajo wedding ceremony does not merely join a woman and man in marriage spiritually, but also conveys the traditions of Navajo heritage to the next generation. Some elements of the ceremony are modified from the historical ceremony to accommodate modern conveniences and sensibilities. Arranged marriages are no longer custom, and were discontinued in the middle of the 20th century. The practice of constructing a hogan, a traditional eight-sided dwelling, has been abandoned in favor of holding the ceremony at a relative's home or in an existing hogan.
Keep a Wedding Cake with Buttercream Icing from Melting in the Sun
The warm weather of summer brings thoughts of outdoor weddings in the garden or at the park. While outdoor settings are ideal for wedding photographs and low-cost décor, warm temperatures and high humidity can wreak havoc on frosted wedding cakes. No bride wants to cut into a cake that is a dripping mess of melted frosting. The recipe for buttercream, a popular and tasty frosting choice, can be adjusted to help hold its form better under warm temperatures. Does this Spark an idea?
Have a Small Private Wedding
Whether you want a private wedding with only close friends and family present to save money or you just don't like large celebrations, there are options available for you. You can make your wedding day perfect on a small scale without sacrificing style or atmosphere.
Plan a Beach Wedding on a Tight Budget
In these tight economic times, it's necessary to cut costs whenever possible. For some brides, that may even mean trimming their wedding budget down to nearly nothing--which, with a little planning isn't hard to do. A simple and beautiful beach wedding ceremony can be pulled off for less than $100 in many places.