Weddings - Tips for Cheap Weddings

Despite the hype, weddings don’t have to cost a fortune. There are a number of ways you can save money and have an inexpensive wedding with few people being any the wiser. Here are some suggestions: 

• Clothing – You don’t have to buy a one-off wedding dress, bridesmaids' dresses, or suits from a wedding shop. Buy something special that you can also wear for other occasions.
   
  To take expensive clothing out of the equation, consider a themed wedding. Otherwise, consider hiring your outfits.
   
• DIY - do-it-yourself – Make the most of your own skills - sewing, catering, decorating or at least making your own invitations and stationery. See our DIY Weddings page
   
• Don't forget friends and family – Family and friends are often more than willing to help with everything from catering to providing a venue. Although you should be careful not to expect someone who makes a living from their skills to give them away, often beginners will do the job in return for using you in their portfolio.
   
• Borrow items – Save money by using things that you, family, friends and neighbours already have like lights, glassware, and serving trays.
   
• Cheat – One of the best ways to keep costs down at a wedding is to know where to cut corners.
  • Buy inexpensive wine and decant it.
  • Cover an old table with a tablecloth and it's good as new.
  • Be creative with decorations.
  • Cocktail-style receptions and fingerfood is not just easier, it saves on the cost of tables, chairs and table decorations.

Some shopping suggestions:

• Parties Online - Sydney-based party products store in operation since 1991. They specialise in themed and coloured tableware, balloons and Wedding Supplies.
   
• Party Products Australia - Based in Brisbane, Party Products Australia has a huge range of party decorations for weddings.
   
• Craft Products Australia - Australia's Online Craft Superstore. This Brisbane-based online store will deliver any sized order Australia-wide. Search by colour for items to fit with your colour theme.  

Getting Hitched - Wedding Ideas

• Wedding Plans - More ideas to help you plan your wedding.
• Engagement Parties - Decorations, invitations, cards, and gift ideas. 
• Hens Nights - Ideas for your hen's party.
• Bucks Nights - Ideas for your buck's party.
• Health & Fitness - Get fit for the big day.
• Beauty Treatments - Feel good for the wedding - whether it be yours or someone else's.
• Honeymoon Ideas - Hotel and tour bookings.
• Inexpensive Weddings - How to have a cheap wedding.
• Unusual Wedding Ideas - Take the idea of different to a whole new level.
• DIY Weddings - Save money and do it yourself.
• Overseas Weddings - Get married in an exotic location.
• Personalised Items - Design your own rings, jewellery, keepsakes, and more. 
• Wedding Outfits - Formal night wear and day wear for a range of wedding types.
• Alternatives to Wedding Flowers - They can be beautiful, but flowers aren't the only thing you can use.
• Wedding Gifts - Don't know what to buy?
• Romantic Nights In - Everything you need for at-home romance.
• Anniversary Gift Ideas - Don't know what to buy?
• Keeping Fit Together - Weight loss and fitness for couples.
• Hotels / Resorts
• Romantic Experiences - Spice things up with a dinner for two, a scenic flight, or a weekend escape.
• Wedding Expos and Bridal Shows