Unique and Cheap Wedding Ideas for Planning a Perfect Wedding

Every couple looks for ways and small things that will make their wedding unique and and affordable.

The reality is the average cost of today’s weddings is about $20,000. Your wedding budget is probably considerably less.

You also know that you don’t have millions of dollars stashed somewhere. Even before the thoughts formed completely in your mind, you know that the planning of your wedding can become nerve-wracking.

You will need to cut costs, forgo some things, and perhaps say goodbye to your fairy tale wedding. Your only consolation is that, at least, your fiancé did not suggest elopement.

You might be surprised to know that many brides have enjoyed unique weddings even on a shoestring budget. Having a cheap wedding doesn’t mean giving up style or sentimentality. It means using your imagination, using your own hands or the help of friends and family.

All you need is a little guidance and some money-saving wedding ideas. Although weddings are very costly today, your dream day can happen. I am going to share some wedding tips to cut corners and save money without making huge sacrifices.

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Unique Wedding Ideas for Couples Wedding Shower
The wedding shower can take place anywhere, such as a beach, a restaurant, or a rented party room. It can also be held in the house of the bride’s mother. For a more unique wedding shower idea an all-female wedding shower can be a glorious day at the local spa. However a couples wedding shower should probably revolve around the wedding’s theme or possibility the couple’s favorite pastime.

For example, if the couple loves tennis, the wedding shower could be on a tennis court. If the couple enjoys sailing the wedding shower could be hosted on yours or a friend’s boat at the dock. Keep in mind that there is nothing wrong with hosting the party at someone's home.

Unique Wedding Ideas for Cheap Wedding Flowers
A flower arrangement is a favorite choice for wedding centerpieces. This is why many florists would offer free flower centerpieces if the bridal bouquet is bought from them.

But if no such deal is available, there are other alternatives, such as candles, fruits, and décor from the craft store. If flowers should be present, one technique is to purchase plenty of baby’s breath and just have a single rose on the centerpiece of each table and three roses at the main table.

Unique Wedding Ideas for Cheap Wedding Cakes
Consider buying a smaller cake and then complement this with cupcakes or sheet cakes. The cupcakes are less messy and more affordable. You can even make the cupcakes a day ahead of the wedding.

If you must have a three-tiered cake but can afford only two, try a fake bottom tier and have the upper tiers made of real cake. It would be great on the photos and good for everyone’s health.

Unique Wedding Ideas for Affordable Wedding Gowns
The best way to save a lot of money in buying a bridal gown is to borrow one from your family or from a friend. Your grandmother will feel honored if you choose to wear her wedding gown.

Another way to save a lot of money is to choose a dress that is not labeled as a wedding gown. It can be any formal white dress that can be fixed and jazzed up at home so that it will turn into a unique bridal gown. And still another way to save is to buy a bridal gown off the rack.

Unique Wedding Ideas for Affordable Wedding Invitations
Wedding invitations shouldn’t be a big expense for you. Yes, when it’s delivered all pretty in its customized envelope and small tissue square inside, it can make an impression – for about a minute! Most people read it once, note the date, take out the RSVP card and throw the invite away. So why spend a lot on them?

Seek for ways to have wedding invitations created for free. For example, when renting the groom’s tuxedo, the local company may also offer free wedding invitations if 5 or more tuxedos will be rented. Perhaps it would be a good idea to rent tuxedos for the fathers and close male friends.

And finally, you can make your own wedding invitation using your own computer and printer. You just needed a little creativity and costs are reduced dramatically as you only need to buy the pretty paper.

Unique Wedding Ideas for Groom Wedding Attire
The main thing to remember is to dress suitably in relation to the weather. The three piece suit with tie is definitely out for a beach wedding or one in a warm climate. So if you're marrying in the summer plan your groom wedding attire around clothing made from natural fibers. Both linens and cottons are perfect for summer wedding attire. Here are a couple of ideas to consider.

Italian linen men’s jacket with open-necked shirt will look snappy and if you choose a white jacket you can add any color casual cotton or linen pants of your choice.

Linen pants with a casual shirt, worn out either with an Oasis or Hawaiian style shirt.

Go with the really casual look of South Florida; a blazer jacket and jeans worn over a solid colored tee-shirt.