Photography rates are astronomical these days, but you can avoid breaking the bank if you hire a photography student. Not only are these students knowledgeable in the field and oftentimes excellent photographers, they are usually very eager to get the experience and offer much lower rates. Contact a local college and they can give you direction.
Flowers add so much to a wedding, yet they are often so expensive as well. To cut back, consider ordering one or two beautiful pieces for the ceremony, instead of many smaller arrangements. For you bouquet, keep it simple with a few flowers, or even use faux flowers to design your own. For the reception, try using just one single, long-stemmed flower in a vase on each table. Elegance is often found in simplicity.
These are just a few simple ways to cut back on spending so you can enjoy your wedding day without having to worry about coming home to an empty bank account.
