{"id":9379,"date":"2013-10-21T16:00:22","date_gmt":"2013-10-21T21:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridestlouis.com\/?p=9379"},"modified":"2023-08-26T09:24:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T14:24:02","slug":"the-ultimate-way-to-have-a-beautiful-wedding-for-less-than-2000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridestlouis.com\/the-ultimate-way-to-have-a-beautiful-wedding-for-less-than-2000\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Way to Have a Beautiful Wedding for less than $2000!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not all weddings have to be expensive and extensive.\u00a0 Sometimes the best weddings are the smaller, more intimate ones.\u00a0 Just because you are low on funds, doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get married.\u00a0 I\u2019ve seen some terrific weddings with less than 10 people!<\/p>\n

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  1. The easiest way to save money on the reception is to limit the guest list.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As you compose your guest list, ask yourself:\u00a0 \u00a0\u201cHow close is this person to me.\u00a0 Is it important to share my day with them?\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. When you have your guest list, decide on a venue.\u00a0 There are lots of places that are SUPER affordable.\u00a0 Generally look to city venues such as St. Charles County\u2019s Quail Ridge Lodge or Blanchette Memorial Hall, Des Peres\u2019 Lodge, etc.\u00a0 Also, check our Fraternal Halls like the Elks, Knights of Columbus, etc.\u00a0 And don\u2019t forget restaurants with private rooms depending on the size of your guest lists.\u00a0 \u00a0Also look at alternative days such as Fridays and Sundays as there are usually discounts for those days.\u00a0 Plus, if you book your wedding close to a holiday, decorations might already be installed for the venue itself.<\/li>\n
  3. Buffets and food stations are you best bet.\u00a0 Smaller, private catering companies can custom create a menu of perhaps appetizers and include budget stretching food items like pasta con broccoli, chicken and linguine, etc.\u00a0 Throw in some fresh fruit and cheese and easy to make dollar sandwiches.\u00a0 Brunch is a great option for Sunday weddings.<\/li>\n
  4. Limit the bar at the reception.\u00a0 Or, serve only beer and wine.<\/li>\n
  5. Skip the Save-the-Date and fancy invitations.\u00a0 With today\u2019s computer software, it\u2019s easy to custom design a personal invitation and print it yourself.<\/li>\n
  6. Order a smaller cake and hide a larger sheet cake in back to cut for guests.<\/li>\n
  7. Suits for guys are fine and consider shopping other than at a bridal fashion shop for a dress.\u00a0 If you do shop at a bridal store, many of them have discounted dresses and clearance sales.<\/li>\n
  8. For flowers make your own bouquet.\u00a0 Wholesalers, such as Sam’s or even Trader Joe’s, have a nice selection of flowers that you can craft into your own bouquet.<\/li>\n
  9. Skip the party bus and the limo.<\/li>\n
  10. Hire a real Photographers for 2 Hours for the ceremony and formals.\u00a0 (These photos you will have for a lifetime!)<\/li>\n
  11. If you have a friend with music skills, they can play or create music tapes to play that day.<\/li>\n
  12. Give yourself a hand!\u00a0 You just created a beautiful wedding without breaking the bank!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    BUDGET (For 25 guests):<\/span><\/p>\n