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7 Benefits Of Wedding Insurance

wedding insuranceWedding insurance protects couple’s investment from circumstances that are beyond their control, and recompenses expenses. For example, your limo driver doesn’t show up so you have to book another one the morning of the wedding for three times the price. Or what if your tuxedo is lost in airport baggage, and you have to buy a new one the day before the wedding? If your reception space goes out of business so you lose your deposit and have to book another space? These are the types for big-day financial losses that wedding insurance such as besteventinsurance.com can help to protect.

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Money Saving Tips

5 Ways To Cut Your Biggest Wedding Day Expenses

ways to save money on your wedding dayYour wedding day should be a beautiful and memorable occasion, but it shouldn’t be a budget breaker. Couples all over the world spend tons of money on their weddings, and many have a hard time recovering from the financial hit. It shouldn’t be this way. It should be just about you and the one you love having a special day together; as long as you have each other it will be perfect. Luckily, there are many great ways you can cut costs on your wedding day without making the event any less special. In fact, these great expense reducing wedding day ideas can make your marriage even more memorable.

Host Your Ceremony Outdoors
One of the biggest wedding day expenses that couples have to finance is the venue. Finding the perfect place to host your wedding ceremony is never easy, and paying for it can be even more difficult. Consider hosting your ceremony outdoors to reduce this expense. There are plenty of great places to hold an outdoor ceremony, and they’re almost always going to be cheaper than indoor spaces. Best of all, an outdoor ceremony creates unforgettable scenery that will make your wedding as beautiful as it can be.

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How To Save Money On Music And Entertainment For Your Wedding Reception

inexpensive ideas for wedding entertainmentAs you have probably become aware during the process of planning your nuptials, weddings can be a pricy affair. If you want to include family and friends in your special day, venues will have to be rented, caterers and photographers hired, and arrangements like flowers and appropriate attire purchased, all of which can quickly add up. And for the average young couple footing the bill, a limited budget can get eaten up in no time. For this reason you may be looking for a few ways to cut costs in order to ensure that all of the bases are covered without blowing the budget. And while there are money-saving options on every front, you probably have your heart set on certain splurges like a designer wedding dress or a particular venue. Luckily, you can save a lot when it comes to one area in particular: the music and entertainment for your reception. Here are just a few options to consider.

Call in a favor. If you happen to have family members or friends who are musicians or entertainers, perhaps you can call in a favor for discounted or even free services for your reception. Whether you get a solo musician, a band, a magician, a psychic, or someone who makes balloon animals, calling upon talented associates to provide you with a wedding gift in the form of entertainment can save you some big bucks on your overall bill.

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Creative Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding

ways to save on your weddingWedding days have been special occasions since times immemorial. Even ancient civilizations held lavish ceremonies and enjoyed creative festivities on this special day when the bonds of love are made official. Every creative wedding is memorable and special in its own way, but they can often be very expensive. In order to make your wedding as special as it can be without going over budget, consider some of these creative money-saving ideas for your special day.

Think of Dress Alternatives
Wedding dresses are among the most expensive parts of marriage ceremonies and receptions. Brides to be regularly spend thousands of dollars on these elaborate and beautiful gowns, and most only use them once in their lives. A used wedding dress, perhaps a mother’s heirloom or a lovely antique, can add a unique touch of beauty to your wedding and save money as well. Perhaps a friend or family member who is handy with needle and thread can touch up an old dress, or design a new one as a gift. There are many ways to get a beautiful wedding gown, so don’t be sucked into new dress fever.

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How To Save Money On A Wedding Photographer

how to save money on wedding photographyAre you in the middle of planning for your wedding day? If so, then you are probably up to your eyeballs in bridal magazines, invoices from venues, florists and caterers and phone calls from the bridal party about their outfits and accessories. Therefore, we totally get it if you are just now getting around to figuring out how to find a professional photographer that will not break your budget.

If it seems like an impossible task, it’s not. As a matter of fact, we have five tips that will not only assist you in getting the wedding photographer of your dreams, but one that you can afford as well.

Ask around. The great thing about knowing married people is that they’ve already been where you are, especially when it comes to wedding planning. If you know a few newlyweds or you’ve looked through some couple’s wedding books and their pictures really stood out to you, don’t hesitate to ask them for some referrals. They can probably connect you with some people who are both good and inexpensive.

Get a package deal. As you were doing some research on honeymoons, you probably noticed that all-inclusive vacation packages can save you quite a bit of money. The same is true when it comes to getting a photographer. If you opt to purchase a package that comes with both a photographer as well as a videographer, you can usually get a really great discount rate. Oh, and if you find ones who do contract work rather than are employed through a commercial company, you can save just that much more.

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