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Show 4 2001 Bridal Guide -- A dream costs wedding without a nightmare bill to pay Cutting If youre Michael Douglas and u can afCatherine in the ford a fairy-tal- e Big wedding Apple, and make a few bucks off of selling the photography lights, too. But, if youre not, tips for marrying the person of your dreams may be the most useful advice possible. Start by gathering tips on cutting costs from several expert sources, such as books, magazines and websites. First look for the books in your local public library, which is the Zeta-Jones,yo- cost-cutti- First of many g plan- dont fail to con money-savin- ning tips. And, sider hiring a wedding consultant. It may seem like an additional cost, but these professionals plan weddings for a living, know how to cut costs in your town and have experience working with various providers. Meanwhile, keep in mind these tips from the authors above to make your wedding day one that wont break your bank account. RECEPTIONS - Schedule your wedding for a Friday or Sunday (or even weekday), rates on lower peak days. when choosing site. University halls, publicly your owned buildings or a business-distrirestaurant on a weekend may be more affordable. - Limit the number of guests. - Book your reception as far in advance as possible; you may be able to negotiate a better price. rather than Saturday, the most popular day for weddings. Many reception sites will offer lower the same - for married where you get place - Think creatively ct Consider an wedding month (November through April) and an k time of day (morn- off-pea- k off-pea- ing vs. evening). - Have the reception in one fee. - Limit the reception to three hours instead of the usual four. FOOD AND DRINK - Serve foods that are in season. - Cut down on service personnel by having stationary appetizers stead of passed hors doeuvres. inyouts life iy hiking in- n A dinner may be than buffets; check heavy cheaper - fUtice'ncfw! sit-dow- with the caterers or providers. - Go ethnic. A menu featuring Chinese or Mexican foods is generally less expensive than continental fare. - Call local culinary and cooking schools whose chefs may work for e lower wages than those from restaurants or catering establishments. - Cut back on liquor; serve only wine, beer and champagne. - Consider serving carafes of wine, which are less expensive than pouring bottles. - Use a site that allows you to bring in your own food and beverages, which can be less expensive than those offered by a hotel or hall. PHOTOGRAPHY - Call an art schools photography department and examine photographic portfolios of students. - Go with an unsuited video. Raw footage will be less expensive than big-tim- one heavily edited by the FLOWERS - Form flower bouquets with large flowers; youll need fewer. - Have bridesmaids bouquets double as table centerpieces. - Use flowers that are in season or s. such as wild-flower- - Some brides have shared costs of flowers for decorating the church if they many there on the same day. - If you many during the holidays, churches and reception sites may already be decorated for the season. MUSIC Compare costs of the disc jockey vs. a live band; a DJ is usually less expensive. - Ask friends you know are talented to perform at the ceremony or reception; give gifts instead of wages. - Hire musicians from your church or synagogue, who may charge less than professional musicians. videographer. All tiered up Its time to reassess continued from page 2 your insurance needs. Make an appointment for all your insurance needs. TRACY WILCOX independent agent for (HE WILCOX GROUP INSURANCE COMPAN) 5 71 South Center, Castle Dale Your 381-289- sive details, such as latticework pip- of the questions you should ask in- ing, pulled sugar embellishments and handmade sugar flowers, will increase the price. The Knot, a wedding-plannin- g Web site (wwwtheknot.com), offers advice on how to choose a cake designer, plan costs and get a dream cake. According to The Knot, when shopping for a wedding cake some clude: Will the designer do a custom cake, or are there set styles from which to choose? Look at pictures of the designers work or actual cakes. What ingredients will be used? Ask for a list of cake flavors and fillings. How far in advance will the cake be prepared? You want to be sure your cake is as fresh as it can be. Is the designer able to modify an opulent style to work within your budget? How many wedding cakes does the shop do each weekend? This should tell you how much time the shop puts into each cake. Does the shop deliver? How much does it cost? 3lou matter thev moment! Candelabras Arches Accessories Lace Background Exquisite Bridal Bouquets Wedding Flowers That's why we have someone on hand to help you plan every last detail of your reception. How big the conterpieces should be. What type of mousse to serve for So give us a call. You have more inportant things dessert. Where to seat the Like whether the bridesmaids will be wearing plum or burgundy. to worry about. s. Price Holiday Inn 838 Westwood Blvd., Price 637 - 8880 64 N. 100W. Price 637-337- 7 |