By Norman Stanley, executive summarized by Andromeda.

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Getting married is a truly exciting time for the happy couple and that excitement can lead to a very expensive occasion but it doesn’t have to be like that. You can get married for less with these cheap wedding ideas.

There are many ways to limit your total spend on the wedding, just because you have a budget does not mean it has to be a dull day.

You can have a wonderful day, which of course it should be and still not break the bank. Remember the point of getting married, it is because you want to be with your partner and to show your devotion in a formal manner.

Flashy weddings are for the celebrities who feel the need to impress their friends and the glossy magazines so leave them to it. A British newspaper recently featured couples who got married for less than £500, do they love each other any less? I do not believe so.

Probably the single most expensive item for the day will be the wedding dress. This is also one of the most important items to the bride, men, take note you will have to take a back seat here. You can trim the cost if you try, by looking at used wedding dress, gasp, horror, used wedding dress? OK, lets take a look at it from this angle, many brides will marry in a vintage wedding dress, for vintage read secondhand.

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A used wedding gown can be bought from many places and when you consider it has probably only been worn once if at all then a slightly less expensive dress can be a great saving. You can buy fabulous wedding dresses online so check it out.

The next items are the rings, huge diamonds may look impressive but a plain gold band will be more practical, less likely to lose a stone and be cheaper to insure! Remember it is not the size of the diamond but the size of the heart that gives it.

The wedding breakfast can be made cheaper by inviting a small gathering of family and close friends, wedding venues make a fair amount of money out of catering for weddings so reduce the number of guests and you reduce the cost. If you want a big party for everyone that you have ever met, do it after the honeymoon at a cheaper venue. You will be more relaxed then anyway and probably enjoy it more.

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The wedding cake does not have to be a massive commercially made one, if you have a friend who loves cooking ask her to make one, it will make her day and probably be tastier.

A major expense will be the honeymoon if you let it. Think ahead, holidays vary considerably in price throughout the year so if you are set on a couple of weeks in the Caribbean plan your wedding for the cheaper times. Organizing a long haul holiday can be stressful at the best of times so consider a short break in a country hotel instead; you have the rest of your lives to see the world. I hope you find these cheap wedding ideas useful.

If you are getting soon I wish you everything that you would wish for yourselves and point you to some cheap wedding dresses and vintage wedding dresses.

Checkout my other guide on Wedding Ring.

by Lara Lee, executive summarized by Andromeda.

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If you have planned for a wedding and yet your budget can’t let you afford that perfect wedding you desire for your wedding, you can find a variety of quality wedding jewelry for less than you thought would be possible. Below are a few tips for finding a piece are relatively cheap prices.

• Consider Buying on eBay.

eBay has whatever you can think of in terms of wedding jewelry. There are numerous inexpensive wedding jewelries available through auction or eBay stores. Different wedding jewelry is constantly being listed on eBay. Available on eBay are many inexpensive accessories to choose from.

• Go for inexpensive pearls.

Consider going for freshwater cultured pearls which are much cheaper than the other types. Pearl-shaped crystals are also cheaper. Do not try to be what you can’t be.

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• Opt for silver or gold-plated.

Jewelry which is silver or gold-plated can be another option. The difference in quality between silver and gold may not be so obvious to an average observer. You can get away with it.

• Consider buying replicas.

Replica stones can be very difficult to distinguish from a distance and to the haphazard eye, can be indistinguishable from real stones. If you have identified a piece of jewelry that you like but you can’t afford, you can get a similar piece with expensive materials and yet good looking at an affordable price.

• Ask for a discount from your store.
  

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Ask for discounts if you plan to buy several pieces from your store. Do not fear to make an offer on a piece you like. Many online stores, designers and other independent traders can relax their price if you bargain.

• Rent jewelry for your wedding.

If you can’t afford a piece of jewelry you want for your wedding, renting one for the ceremony and reception is just fine.

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• Craft your own jewelry.

You can use craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Ben Franklin. These stores have aisles devoted to jewelry-making supplies which you can use. There are also several supplies listed on eBay that you can use for making your own jewelry. This can minimize costs.

• Consider borrowing.

With stressed budget, wearing a jewelry piece borrowed from your mom, aunt, friend and even your grandmother can do wonders as well.

You now have no reason to acquire your favorite piece without hurting your budget.

Always remember to use these tips to get that perfect jewelry for your big day.

Checkout my other guide on Wedding Cake.

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