Saving Money on Your Wedding 

• Gown
  • Purchase a Discontinued Dress
  • Bridesmaids dress...some are very formal and could easily pass as a bridal gown.
• Flowers
  • Candles for centerpieces rather than flowers.
  • Flowers in season.
• Wedding Party
  • Smaller the party, the less money spent on gifts, flowers, transportation.
• Guest List
  • Smaller the list, less money on food, rentals, flowers, everything.
• Venue/Catering
  • Look for a food/beverage minimum—no rental fee.
  • Check menus, sometimes sit down is less expensive.
  • Reduce course or avoid a cocktail hour.
• Date
  • Go for Sunday/Friday
  • Off Season (November-April)
  • Time of day: Early = Less Money
• Hire a Wedding Planner who knows the industry, how to get bargains
  • Has relationships with vendors that transfers to discounts.

Find out more about Nora Totonchy and Bridal Bliss by visiting her website.