Here are a few tips for saving costs for those intending to tie the knot.
Go for banquet packages that include beverages. The hotel will help to contain these costs by controlling the flow of drinks. Also these packages include service charges.
Ask just-married couples for useful tips from their experiences and take note of their referrals.
Get referrals. Photographers' and make-up artists' skills can only be shown in their work, so recommendations and word-of-mouth publicity is more reliable than paid advertisements. If you want the results to be above your expectations, ask around.
Get the jewellery, including wedding bands, from wholesale shops instead of retail showrooms. They are able to give better prices due to economy of scale. However, the choice may be limited.
Rent the gowns and costume jewellery. Renting is a lot cheaper and besides, you are not going to use your wedding gown again.
Attend wedding expos, which are usually held three times a year. It is good for making comparisons and collecting information.