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Learn to Ask for Help to Save Money
If you want to have a cheap wedding, pool your friends’ and family’s resources- think of musicians you know, well-spoken friends who could be your officiant, and crafty people who can help you assemble things. They will generally be honored to be a special part of your big day.

Get Crafty - Do It Yourself
Throw a “pitch-in party” where the invite asks your friends to be a special part of your big day by helping you assemble favors, make invitations, centerpieces, and other homemade inexpensive touches. Be sure to put out delicious snacks and have great tunes on the stereo, so that your friends feel like they’re at a party, not just part of an assembly line.

Change the Day of the Week
Have your wedding on a weeknight or a Sunday. There is less demand for these dates, so vendors will often be willing to give you a better rate.

Cheap Wedding Food and Drink
Be honest with your caterer about your need to save money. Ask them which are the least expensive entrees and whether a buffet is cheaper than a seated dinner. See if they’ll let you provide your own liquor, or if serving only wine and beer will be cheaper than a full bar.

Ebay, Ebay, Ebay- a great source for everything from second-hand dresses to wedding favors, cake toppers, ring pillows and more. Be sure to allow ample time for the auction to end, and for shipping.

Save Money on Church Decorations
For church weddings, consider having your wedding near a major holiday. The church will already be decorated, saving you lots of money on flowers. On other days, look for simplicity.

Cheap Wedding Invitations
There are a variety of cheap wedding invitations available on the internet. For a casual wedding, consider printing your own invites from your home computer. Stationery stores now sell printed paper meant to use in a home printer as cheap wedding invitations.

Save Postage on Your Wedding Invitations
Rather than having a reply card, ask guests to reply online or by the telephone. Not only will you save money from the printer bill, it should also reduce your postage expense.

Trim Your Wedding Invitation List
Don't invite anyone you haven't talked to in five years. Don't feel obligated to invite non-live-in boyfriends or girlfriends. Avoid feeling pressure to invite all your work colleagues. Remember, every time you're writing down a name on your invitation list, you're increasing your budget by a significant chunk.

Sample Sales for Cheap Wedding Dresses
If you wear a 6, 8, or 10, check out sample sales, which happen generally once a year. It’s a great opportunity to get a designer dress at dirt bottom prices. Remember that cleaning the delicate fabric of a wedding dress may cost up to $250, so avoid the cheap dress with the filthy hem.