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I read online that this woman had a full wedding for 6,000 using online coupons, that's the type of wedding that I want! I'm not going to spend 20,000 on a wedding unless the wedding is going to last for a month. I also read that she was able to serve her guest steak!!! Is there any tricks or tips that you know of or that you used to help save money on your wedding day?
Answer
Of course you can have a beautiful wedding on a budget. Plenty of people do. There are plenty of website dedicated to this, as well as books (you can get them from the library).
A lot of this has to do with how much you are willing and able to do yourself...and what things you are willing to splurge or save on. Whenever you rely on a vendor to provide a service, location, or product for you, you would be paying significantly more. In addition, your budget is also tied into how many guests you are having, and whether you have family members or friends to assist you.
Ideas on saving money:
1. Find a venue that is free. Try backyard of a nice home, public park, beach, lake, ranch....etc. Having the venue and ceremony at the same place can help limit transportation fees too.
2. Do your own cake. A bakery will charge an arm an a leg. If you or a friend can do this, it can be done under $150...supplies and all.
3. Do your own flowers and centerpieces. You can go to floral markets and sometimes farmer's markets to get flowers much cheaper than you would at a florist. It also helps to chose flowers that are not as expensive. For instance, gerber daisies and carnations are significantly cheaper than roses, lilies, and exotic orchids. You can find ribbon and accesories from stores like 99 cent stores.
4. Have a friend get ordained online and be your officiant for the day. This can be accomplished for about $75 or less.
5. Limit your bridal party. The larger the bridal party, the greater the expense for their gifts and any accessories you need for them.
6. Bride's gown. This is where it can get tricky. Do you want to get a second hand gown (i.e., ebay, craigslist, second hand shop), or do you want a brand new one? Are you looking for designer, a specific kind of design, or up for anything? A friend borrowed a dress from a family member, so hers was free. Another friend purchased a designer gown, and it was $3500.
7. Have family and friends help you prepare food for the reception. Purchase meats and necessities at a price club (Costco, Sams Club...) . You an get more for your money. You can easily afford a couple of meats, pastas, potatoes, veggies, salads, and rolls.
8. Shop around for favors (for best price) or eliminate it entirely.
9. Print your own wedding invites. You can purchase ready kits from places like Target for about $25-30. Or if you are crafty, you can design and do them yourself.
10. Hand deliver invites to people you see all the time. This way it saves you on postage. Encourage people to RSVP via phone or email/internet...this way you save money on return postage too!
11. Considering doing your own makeup and hair (or have someone you really trust do it for you).
There are a couple things that I don't recommend you scimping on. These things are worth the money to get a professional.
--A photographer. A photographer can capture those really special moments, and put it onto print and digital photographs that you can have the rest of your life. They can change a very ordinary picture into spectacular by playing with lighting and shadows.
--A good DJ. This person can totally set a partying atmosphere at your reception...ensuring your guests will have a wonderful time.
Of course you can have a beautiful wedding on a budget. Plenty of people do. There are plenty of website dedicated to this, as well as books (you can get them from the library).
A lot of this has to do with how much you are willing and able to do yourself...and what things you are willing to splurge or save on. Whenever you rely on a vendor to provide a service, location, or product for you, you would be paying significantly more. In addition, your budget is also tied into how many guests you are having, and whether you have family members or friends to assist you.
Ideas on saving money:
1. Find a venue that is free. Try backyard of a nice home, public park, beach, lake, ranch....etc. Having the venue and ceremony at the same place can help limit transportation fees too.
2. Do your own cake. A bakery will charge an arm an a leg. If you or a friend can do this, it can be done under $150...supplies and all.
3. Do your own flowers and centerpieces. You can go to floral markets and sometimes farmer's markets to get flowers much cheaper than you would at a florist. It also helps to chose flowers that are not as expensive. For instance, gerber daisies and carnations are significantly cheaper than roses, lilies, and exotic orchids. You can find ribbon and accesories from stores like 99 cent stores.
4. Have a friend get ordained online and be your officiant for the day. This can be accomplished for about $75 or less.
5. Limit your bridal party. The larger the bridal party, the greater the expense for their gifts and any accessories you need for them.
6. Bride's gown. This is where it can get tricky. Do you want to get a second hand gown (i.e., ebay, craigslist, second hand shop), or do you want a brand new one? Are you looking for designer, a specific kind of design, or up for anything? A friend borrowed a dress from a family member, so hers was free. Another friend purchased a designer gown, and it was $3500.
7. Have family and friends help you prepare food for the reception. Purchase meats and necessities at a price club (Costco, Sams Club...) . You an get more for your money. You can easily afford a couple of meats, pastas, potatoes, veggies, salads, and rolls.
8. Shop around for favors (for best price) or eliminate it entirely.
9. Print your own wedding invites. You can purchase ready kits from places like Target for about $25-30. Or if you are crafty, you can design and do them yourself.
10. Hand deliver invites to people you see all the time. This way it saves you on postage. Encourage people to RSVP via phone or email/internet...this way you save money on return postage too!
11. Considering doing your own makeup and hair (or have someone you really trust do it for you).
There are a couple things that I don't recommend you scimping on. These things are worth the money to get a professional.
--A photographer. A photographer can capture those really special moments, and put it onto print and digital photographs that you can have the rest of your life. They can change a very ordinary picture into spectacular by playing with lighting and shadows.
--A good DJ. This person can totally set a partying atmosphere at your reception...ensuring your guests will have a wonderful time.
Why do Christians have different views on Salvation and keeping salvation?
Doctorv21
People's views confuse me. I trust Christ alone and live my best for God. I do admiring women and women in artwork such as nude paintings and drawings. I admire personality and body composition. The way the artists draws and such.
Answer
I'm not sure why so many Christians have different views on Salvation? I can try to show you using the bible the best I can to explain what Salvation is.
God offers us salvation through Jesus. Matthew 1:21, TLB. "And she will have a Son, and you shall name Him Jesus (meaning 'SaviorÂ), for He will save His people from their sins." Acts 4:12, NIV says, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
Salvation means we receive eternal life if we enter into a personal relationship with God. John 17:3, TLB. "And this is the way to have eternal lifeâby knowing You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one You sent to earth!" John 3:16, NIV says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
There is only one way to salvation and its not the easy road. Matthew 7:13-14, TLB. "Heaven can be entered only through the narrow gate! The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide enough for all the multitudes who choose its easy way. But the gateway to Life is small, and the road is narrow, and only a few ever find it."
Salvation cannot be earned, it is a gift. Ephesians 2:8-9, TLB. "Because of His kindness, you have been saved through trusting Christ. And even trusting is not of yourselves; it too is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good we have done, so none of us can take any credit for it."
Receiving salvation is a powerful, personal response to the gospel including repentance for sin. Acts 2:37-38, TLB. "These words of Peter's moved them deeply, and they said to him and to the other apostles, 'Brothers, what should we do?' And Peter replied, 'Each one of you must turn from sin, return to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins."
Receiving salvation is simple, direct, personal, and public. Romans 10:8-10, TLB. "For salvation that comes from trusting Christâwhich is what we preachâis already within easy reach of each of us; in fact, it is as near as our own hearts and mouths. For if you tell others with your own mouth that Jesus Christ is your Lord, and believe in your own heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in his heart that a man becomes right with God; and with his mouth he tells others of his faith, confirming his salvation."
I hope this at least helps in your understanding of what Salvation means my good friend?
I'm not sure why so many Christians have different views on Salvation? I can try to show you using the bible the best I can to explain what Salvation is.
God offers us salvation through Jesus. Matthew 1:21, TLB. "And she will have a Son, and you shall name Him Jesus (meaning 'SaviorÂ), for He will save His people from their sins." Acts 4:12, NIV says, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
Salvation means we receive eternal life if we enter into a personal relationship with God. John 17:3, TLB. "And this is the way to have eternal lifeâby knowing You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one You sent to earth!" John 3:16, NIV says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
There is only one way to salvation and its not the easy road. Matthew 7:13-14, TLB. "Heaven can be entered only through the narrow gate! The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide enough for all the multitudes who choose its easy way. But the gateway to Life is small, and the road is narrow, and only a few ever find it."
Salvation cannot be earned, it is a gift. Ephesians 2:8-9, TLB. "Because of His kindness, you have been saved through trusting Christ. And even trusting is not of yourselves; it too is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good we have done, so none of us can take any credit for it."
Receiving salvation is a powerful, personal response to the gospel including repentance for sin. Acts 2:37-38, TLB. "These words of Peter's moved them deeply, and they said to him and to the other apostles, 'Brothers, what should we do?' And Peter replied, 'Each one of you must turn from sin, return to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins."
Receiving salvation is simple, direct, personal, and public. Romans 10:8-10, TLB. "For salvation that comes from trusting Christâwhich is what we preachâis already within easy reach of each of us; in fact, it is as near as our own hearts and mouths. For if you tell others with your own mouth that Jesus Christ is your Lord, and believe in your own heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in his heart that a man becomes right with God; and with his mouth he tells others of his faith, confirming his salvation."
I hope this at least helps in your understanding of what Salvation means my good friend?
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