KissMeGoodnight
eRomance Series:
Throwing a Bridal Shower
10
Bridal Shower Money Saving Tips
Planning
a bridal shower can be an exciting event, but it can also be
a relatively expensive one. Between trying to get the invitations
out, plan for the food, purchase wedding shower favors, and
still pick up a nice gift for the bride, you and your pocket
book may feel quite overwhelmed with the whole process. Fortunately,
there are several ways you can save some serious cash when
you throw your next bridal shower.
One of the first ways to save money is to hold
the shower in your home. With the proper decorations, you can provide
the casual, festive feel a bridal shower should have, but hold
down the cost of renting a location or paying the long tab
at the restaurant where you held the shower.
If you don't want to have your shower at home, you can still
save some money with our second tip. Hold your shower
in a public place. For example, if you are holding a spring or summer
shower, and your city has some nice parks, call the local parks
and recreation department. You can usually reserve a shelter
for no cost, and let nature provide the beautiful backdrop
for your shower.
When you decide to hold your shower can also save you some
money. If you end up holding it earlier in the day, say two
o'clock, you will save dramatically. Planning an evening shower
means you will probably be serving a meal and drinks to each
of the guests. Planning for an afternoon shower, though, means
only light finger foods and possible a cake as well. This can
save you some serious cash.
Deciding on the decorations is another way to save some money.
If you are going with a themed shower, try to make your own
decorations instead of purchasing expensive ones. For example,
if you are planning a beach party theme, you could create small
votive centerpieces with a mason jar, some sand, and some sea
shells. The entire centerpiece will cost less than a few dollars.
If you had gone with a premade decoration, you may have spent
upwards of twelve dollars each.
Another way to save money on your bridal shower is to ask
the bridesmaids to chip in on your biggest expense, the food. Once a woman is chosen for bridesmaid, she expects to help
with things like a wedding shower. You could have each bridesmaid
bring two dishes. You could just have them come over and help
you chop vegetables. Anything that might give you a helping
hand and save you some money is a good job for a bridesmaid.
A sixth way to save money on your bridal shower is to make
your own invitations. Invitations can easily be one of the
most expensive parts of a bridal shower. You can make your
own embossed invitations for about fifty dollars. You can make
your own computerized invitations for the cost of the ink and
the paper. When it comes to creating your own invitations,
there are hundreds of options. Most of them will save you a
bundle over the premade invitations.
An additional way to save money on your bridal shower is to
create your own wedding shower favors. You don't have to do
something terribly creative here, but finding some inexpensive
things that you can assemble into a favor is a perfect idea.
For example, you could find a large box of chocolates in fun
shapes and slip a few of them into a candy gift bag. For about
ten dollars, you have more wedding shower favors than you’re
probably need.
An eighth way to save money on your bridal shower is to make
sure that you don't purchase premade food. Simple things like
chopping your own vegetables or making cheese dip in the crockpot
instead of buying it in the container can save you thirty to
forty percent.
If you would rather not make your own decorations, wedding
favors, or invitations, try getting some in an inexpensive
manner. If you know someone who just held a wedding shower,
buy their extras. Better yet, buy yours in bulk and sell the
leftovers on an auction website. It may actually cover all
of the costs of your shower.
The final tip to cut back is one that you want to leave as
a final tip. If you have to, cut your guest list down. Try
just inviting the family members to the shower or just the
wedding party. Remember that not everyone on the wedding guest
list has to be invited to the shower as well.
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by KissMeGoodnight.com
: 2006
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