Money Saving Tips for the Indian Wedding

Indian weddings are one way of spending money thriftily. The lavish parties, designer outfits, the jewelries and the grand receptions can altogether bring huge costs. The idea is to not compromise your style and still save your money to organize your dream wedding. No matter what, it is a feasible option to achieve this end.

The requirement all the while is to have a well thought-out wedding strategy. You can start by dealing with a new upcoming designer and ask him for a new outfit instead of opting for an expensive lengha. Designers will put their heart and soul in making you beautiful. Moreover, the price would be reasonable. The same idea can also be applied to while coming to the issue of wedding card. Opt for a card designer! Even better would be of wearing your mother's or sister's wedding outfit. The point is to make fashion statement as well as save some cash. In fact, the trend is picking up well with today's bride.

Opening a wedding bank account is a good idea to keep track of all the expenses. You will have the added advantage of what precisely is left after all the ceremony is finished. You should maintain a record of what things you have bought, the total cost, the deposit given, and the balance that is due.

Today, most couples pay a proportion with parents contributing to the price and the cost of the wedding.

There is no hard and fast rule that the wedding has to be carried out on a day like Saturday when the charges would be much higher than normally. You can book for a Friday wedding which will probably quote you much less. Book your photographer, venue, caterer, and all others well in advance. Tell them to agree in writing that if they put up their costs before the wedding, you will pay the agreed price. Book a catering service only after having a taste of their samples. Check out the entertainers performances either in tape or in-live.

Another overlooked fact is to pick flowers that are in season, as they are less expensive. Try mixing textures, fresh flowers mixed with dry and silk ones. This will make it look unusual and various. The combination also works out economical front as fresh flowers wither away too soon in the summer months.

Serve sparkling wine for the cocktail reception and save the finest champagne for the toasts only.

Plan your honeymoon well in advance. Make all arrangements and reservations way ahead and a slight out of season honeymoon as it will get you bargains and bonus packages.