Wedding Ceremony Site – Money Saving Tips
Where you hold your wedding ceremony will create a certain feel for the rest of your wedding day. If you are trying to decide where to have your wedding ceremony, here are some cost saving tips for your wedding ceremony site.
Money Saving Tip #1 – Consider using a civic site. These sites—run by your city, town or municipality—are usually available for a very small fee. Think of the parks, gardens, and historical sites where you live, and consider a wedding ceremony there.
Money Saving Tip #2 – Many churches charge less for members, so you might consider becoming a member. Also, if you belong to a church, you might want to inquire into using another church in your diocese that may be grander or more elegant to give your wedding a different feel.
Money Saving Tip #3 – Ask your church or wedding site if they have any discounts available to you. Sometimes they have arrangements with wedding companies that give a discount to you if you are referred to them by the ceremony site.
Money Saving Tip #4 – Fees vary greatly from site to site, and it is worthwhile to phone around. Sometimes a large, beautiful church will charge more than a smaller church because their heating costs are higher. Take the time and make some phone calls.
Money Saving Tip #5 – It is quite easy for someone to become licensed to perform marriage ceremonies. It is possible a friend might become one, and perform your wedding ceremony as a wedding gift. You may even consider paying the small fee that they will pay to become licensed, as it would be much cheaper than hiring someone.
Trying to save money on your wedding might not be the most romantic notion, but it is practical and allows you to start your married life without the burden of a large wedding debt. Have fun, and create a beautiful day for yourself—without breaking the bank.
Hi! I know that weddings are expensive and that there are lots of places to save money. But I hope that you’ll encourage people to stop and think before they compromise on a wedding ceremony and officiant. The goal of a good wedding ceremony is to create a life-long marriage. And your wedding vows should be crafted to become the bedrock of your marriage. You want a person who understands you, your beliefs, your relationship and your community helping you to create a ceremony and vows that can be key to keeping you connected for the rest of your life.
As a marriage commissioner, I perform a lot of weddings, and I see more and more family members (or friends) becoming licensed to perform a wedding for someone in their family. I often get ‘consulted’ to help them plan the kind of ceremony they have always dreamed about. Although not for everyone, some couples prefer a family member or friend perform the wedding—especially for small, intimate weddings.