Bride SOS: What You Shouldn't Scrimp On When It Comes To Your Wedding

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There is no doubt about it. Weddings can cost a lot of money. Some people just don’t have thousands to spend on one day. With the average wedding costing a typical house deposit, it is easy to see why some couples priorities have changed. Which is why it’s understandable to see some brides try and the cut the costs down. Brides typically look at some of the biggest costs and try to reduce them as much as possible. However, there are some things that you shouldn't scrimp on. With that in mind I thought I would share with you what some of those things are.

Wedding stationery

Stationery is one of those things brides think they can save on. While making things yourself can save you quite a bit, sometimes it is worth looking at the bigger picture. It’s great if you are particularly resourceful and crafty, but not so good if you aren’t so great at that. Stationery can set the tone for your day, so it’s vital to get it right. You are sure to think of other ways to save money. A great tip is to not take the first price, or even enlist the help of friends who are crafty to help you.

Flowers

Weddings are often filled with flowers. Which is why this is one area you need to think about when it comes to your budget. A great way to do this is to consider all your options. I understand fresh flowers can be quite costly, which is why false flowers are growing in popularity. This is where you can save a lot of money on the overall cost but still get a great looking array of flowers.

The photographer

The long and short of it is that your wedding is just one day, and it goes by so quickly. So you look to your photographs as a constant reminder of the memories you made that day. Not investing in your photographer could mean that you end up being disappointed with the end results. Instead, why not ensure that you take the time to research the wedding photography options that you have. Meeting with them, looking st the different styles, to make sure that you get the right photographer for you.

The dream dress

Finally, many brides to be head to shops and hunt out their dream dress. But naturally, the way things are with budgets, once you have found the style you want you head to the internet. This might be to find a comparison in price, but often it is to see if you can get the same dress or similar much cheaper. This is when people turn to popular sites like eBay. While not every seller is like this, you only have to look a little harder in Google searches to find some horror stories. This is where people have ended up buying fake dresses and poorly made replicas of their dream dress. Sometimes it is worth not taking the risk. However, one tip would be to see if it would be better to have your dream dress made by an expert.
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I hope these offer you some great nuggets advice when it comes to planning your big day.