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The wedding day is something every woman looks forward to. While most of us dream of elaborate weddings with all the finer things, these days those kinds of weddings just aren't practical for some people. If you really do want to save money and can commit yourself to that goal, cheap weddings are entirely possible. To avoid spending exuberant amounts of money, here are some tips:

Bridal Shops:

Don't let them order a size you know will be too big. You know what size you wear; you're the one who's been trying on wedding dresses. The thing is, they try to convince you because there needs to be allowances for this or that. So you end up needing a seamstress to make alterations, hiking up the price. This is one tactic for cheap weddings: Make certain that they do order your dress in the correct size.

Vendors:

No matter what kind of vendor you're dealing with, make sure that you know all of their fees up front. Be sure that you don't end up being charged with fees for all sorts of ridiculous things, whether it's for a band or a catering service. Ask them right out if they have any hidden fees, and get the agreement in writing.

Don't Say Wedding:

Here's a secret to getting good prices when you're calling around and getting price quotes from vendors: Don't tell them it's for a wedding. If you just tell them you're having an 'event', this will save you more money-- sounds silly, but it's true.

The word 'wedding' replaces vendors' eyes with dollar signs. Suddenly the prices hike way up, often three or four times the price of an event that has just as many guests as a wedding.

Don't forget that once you have a quote, you can always haggle to get a better price. Cheap weddings result from following tips like this. So, can they be done? Yes, so long as you plan your budget, stick with it, and stay away from those spending traps described above.

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