There are so many ways to cut costs (talking to the Queen of Thrift here!)
Dresses........watch post prom when dresses go on clearance. You can pick up some extremely nice dresses suitable for a wedding (bridesmaids and bride).......OR, if you don' t mind second hand stores, I have seen GORGEOUS elegant dresses for a fraction of the cost.
Flowers......when I got married I called around to the florists for quotes on silk flowers. They were a bit spendy. I called the local craft shop (Michaels Crafts), set up an appointment and walked thru the store w/the floral designer as she 'threw' a bouqet together to give me a hint of what colors go well together. I picked out what kind of flowers I liked, colors that I liked and two weeks later I showed up and was pleasantly suprised at what she had done! That huge bouqet, a boutinere, and a toss bouquet cost me LESS THAN $50! This bouquet was just as, if not more, gorgeous than the one that I paid a fortune for at my first wedding.
Cake..........look for someone who does it out of their home (w/a good reputation) instead of going to a bakery. Find a "mom and pop" place that will do it so much less expensive.
My first wedding reception was held at a dance hall. We had a pot luck and it was wonderful! Great thing about pot lucks is that everyone makes their bestus dish!
Oh, good luck! Too bad you don't live closer........I would love to help you out!
Edited by - scootergirl on 4 September 2002 14:6:48
