Bridal Bargains for an Even Happier Day

Everyone loves a bargain … even a bride! While it’s true that many women consider their wedding day an excuse to be a Princess for a Day, having to plan to a budget is a reality for most. Of course, no one wants to admit to being a cheapskate for such a special occasion but what truly matters most is that you get what you want, or as close to it as possible, for the best price you can manage. Bridal bargains are about clever shopping, not doing things on the cheap.

Rip-off merchants

The problem with the bridal industry is that it’s a well known fact that when “Daddy’s little girl” is getting married, money is sometimes no object. So, the prices are set at a premium for things that, if not for a wedding, would be far more reasonable. Don’t allow yourself to be ripped off just because you mention the ‘w’ word.

In fact, bridal bargains don’t even have to have anything to do with white lace and multicolored confetti. Even the hire of chairs for a backyard reception can cost the earth if you say it’s for your wedding day. Stay quiet and plan your special day like a business event, not a reason to be taken for a ride.

Sentimental items

Hard-core sentimentalists will think that even the last rose petal scattered over the aisle has to be scooped up, pressed, dried and set in an album. Ladies, you can’t afford to be overly sentimental about your wedding day. Sure, there are very special elements that you may want to keep such as your invitations, your bouquet and your gown, but for some, even those represent money wasted.

Are you ever going to wear your wedding gown again? There are bridal bargain evening wear stores where you can pick up a pre-loved gown for a fraction of the brand new price. It’s sentimental because you wear it, not because it costs a king’s ransom.

Where to find bargains

Be smart, don’t have over big dollars for things you could get more cheaply elsewhere. Bridal bargains are everywhere; on ebay, at yard sales, at clearance stores, dollar stores, discounter websites and more, if only you do your homework.

Be creative

Do you really have to hold your wedding at a 5-star hotel, just because it’s marketed cleverly? Why don’t you be clever and think of an alternative? Find a restaurant that will comfortably seat your number of guests and discuss with the manager how you can create a beautiful wedding there. Consider holding it in someone’s home and hiring decorators. Sometimes scoring bridal bargains is up to you. Don’t go for the conventional way of doing things. Thinking outside the square can save you big bucks.

Go for off-peak

Spring is peak wedding season. If bridal bargains are your priority, choose a time when service providers, entertainment venues and caterers are not run off their feet and when they will welcome your business with open arms … and charge a lot less for the privilege. Even choosing a morning time slot instead of an evening one, or a Friday night instead of a Saturday or Sunday night, will save you bundles.

Remember, your wedding day is about uniting with the love of your life on an occasion that you will treasure for the rest of your lives. Bridal bargains are nothing to be ashamed of. Keep your priorities straight in your mind. Save money now and enjoy the fact that you will enter into your marriage without being in debt.