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eLearning Series: Cut Your Wedding Costs
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Different Wedding Ceremonies To Choose From
When it comes
to your wedding service, nobody wants to spend an
arm and a leg on this and still have to foot the bill for
the reception. Really though, it depends on where you want
to your wedding to be and what type of service that you are
hoping
to have.
There is a way
to satisfy all types of weddings as long as you know what
your options are. Let’s take a look at the different types
of ceremonies that you can choose from that can save you
a great deal of money.
A
Church Ceremony
When you want your ceremony to be in a church, you will often have to pay for
the rental and the priest or minister to perform the ceremony.
Some churches
will decorate for you while others will not. If this is an
issue, be sure to ask first. How much money you will pay
for the ceremony will vary and will depend on how the policies
of the church.
Here are some
tips on how you can save money on a church ceremony.
- Look for a
church that offers complete services or all inclusive packages
rather than separate fees
- Try to bargain
deals for outdoor weddings
- Rent the church
alone and hire your own minister
- Have your services
on a day where there are no church services because it
may be cheaper
- Decorate the
church yourself
- Offer to volunteer
at the church for awhile in exchange for a discount
- You can save
some money by hosting your ceremony in the church basement
rather than in the worship center.
- Churches will
often offer more inexpensive prices if you are a member
of the church.
Outdoor Ceremony
You can save a
great deal of money by hosting your ceremony outside like
in a beautiful park, at the beach, on a hilltop or even in
your yard.
Of course, having
the ceremony in your backyard is the cheapest. Here are some
of the formalities that go with having an outdoor ceremony
that can save you money all around.
- The best way
is to have the service in your backyard.
- Choose an open
public forum that does not generally have a great deal
of people trying to access it, and get the right permits
etc. beforehand.
- Opting for
an ordained minister rather than a priest etc. is often
cheaper. Just be sure to check that whoever you choose
can legally perform wedding ceremonies in your area.
- You can forego
the chairs and have the guests standing as long as you
host a short ceremony. A nice white or themed linen on
the ground for guests to stand on is an elegant touch.
- When going
with an outdoor ceremony, people often opt for the portable
arch because it is easy to transport and just as elegant.
- Of course,
you can always host your ceremony at city hall and save
your money for the reception. Record the ceremony and host
a viewing during the reception.
Outdoor ceremonies
open the door to many themes that can greatly reduce the
cost of your wedding and reception. Hawaiian themes and beach
themes can help you save money on formal wear, and decorations
etc. because people having an outdoor wedding are often casually
or island dressed.
It makes the ceremony
more comfortable for the guests too because they are also
dressed casually.
Outdoor ceremonies
can immediately switch from ceremony to reception which saves
some extra money on travel fees too, such as limos etc. The
Hawaiian theme will be a great way to have a luau or pig
roast reception.
You might want
to consider a theme that lets you have a picnic for your
reception party or a beach party or bonfire.
All of these tips
are designed to help you find deals and discounts. You can
also choose to have your ceremony at a courthouse or city
hall building; record the services and play the recording
during your reception instead. It is a nice way to share
your vows with your friends and family without spending a
fortune on the ceremony.
Wedding
Chapel
When most people
think of wedding chapels they think of Las Vegas style chapels,
but that is not all that chapels are. If you are a religious
person, it is very easy to solve the question of a wedding
chapel because you can choose to get married in your usual
place of worship.
This may be a
church, synagogue, mosque or other religious temple. However,
if you have not had a religious upbringing, and are marrying
someone of a different religion or culture, or simply would
rather select a different venue, it is important to discover
what wedding chapel options are open to you.
If you would still
like a ceremony in the style of a particular religion, most
chapels have a host of different officiates who can provide
the appropriate wedding ceremony to suit your own specific
needs.
The majority of
wedding chapels are designed in the style of churches. Most
couples seek this traditional type of scene, even if they
do want a non-denominational ceremony.
Chapels advertise
features, such as stained glass windows, oak flooring, historical
buildings, chandeliers and more. If you prefer a modern
building, it is possible to find chapels that are less traditional,
such as those that are located in art galleries but you will
need to research them well if you want to get a good deal.
Wedding chapels
come in various sizes, and you must calculate how many guests
will require seating at your wedding before committing to
a particular chapel.
The majority of
chapels seat between a hundred and a hundred and fifty guests,
but there is one to suit every size of wedding. In Las Vegas,
for example, there are chapels just large enough for the
Bride, Groom, officiate and witness.
The location of
your wedding chapel is key. There are numerous choices in
cities and towns, but you may opt for a more natural or dramatic
position. There are wedding chapels located anywhere from
the Smoky Mountains to Hawaiian beaches, from Lake Tahoe
to Disneyland!
If you have connections
to the military, you could consider holding your wedding
in a military chapel on a military base. There are long waiting
lists for these facilities, but they are usually free (except
a charitable donation).
Some facilities
offer a choice of chapel depending on your religion, and
it is possible to find Protestant, Catholic and Jewish chapels.
However, there may be restrictions on decoration or numbers
of guests.
There is also
a vast array of novelty, or themed, wedding chapels springing
up everywhere these days. The first themed chapels originated
in Las Vegas, but it is now possible to find outlandish chapel
designs anywhere.
Aside from the
ubiquitous Elvis chapels, there are options such as a neon
wedding at the luminous chapel in New Orleans, or a Cowboy
chapel in Nevada. Try to incorporate the theme into other
aspects of your wedding, such as your attire, the music and
food. Some chapels even supply costumes for the guests which
can really make your day a great deal of fun.
 
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