Wedding Photography

In these dire economic times, it is not necessary to have an expensive wedding or reception. You are probably fearful that your guests will be able to tell if you’re operating on a small budget. It has been known to be done on a shoestring, and one can hardly tell the difference.

The Important thing…

You need to decide on how much you can afford, carefully select the most important requirements. You will find that you do not have to have that certain designer dress or suit? You do not have to have your reception at that certain Resort?

You need however to spend on things like rings and professional Wedding Photography and possibly video. You will want to have and cherish those memories for years to come so you shouldn’t be cheap where those are concerned.

An outdoor ceremony

The least expensive way to go would be to have an outdoor ceremony, weather permitting. You will find that the Wedding Photography will be much better if the light is even and the photographer doesn’t have to struggle trying to balance flash with ambient light. You will also be able to take advantage of the natural colors nature has to offer but best of all, it will be free. A beach, backyard or even certain sections of a park can be used but you will need to have a backup plan in case of bad weather.

In many of the Caribbean Islands, you may have to use the services of a court appointed registrar, and in some cases, a Pastor to perform the ceremony. It varies from island to island. You will incur a fee for this service but it will be very minimal.

Controlling for the reception

It is advisable to keep the ceremony and the reception in the same location. You will need to rent some chairs and possibly a tent to control for bad weather. You will find that this would be far better than renting a hall or using the services of a Resort. It is also advisable to offer your guests and well wishers a light afternoon cocktail hour in lieu of a more expensive dinner. You can elect to have appetizers and drinks served instead of a much more pricey meal.

You will need to have some music but there are also ways to control costs where that is concerned too. You do not need to hire a band to entertain your guests either. In the days leading up to the occasion, you can very carefully put together a selection of the best music you can find on CD, and use a battery powered CD player for entertainment. Careful consideration will have to be given to the number of songs selected, depending on the length of the reception and the number of invited guests. You would want to ensure that the music doesn’t “dry up”

You will be surprised at the number of affordable things you will find in stores which will complement your wedding plans. Take your time and be very creative while doing so. You should be able to make your own programs, decorations and Be creative when you go out and look for all of the things you need for your wedding. You’d be surprised at how many things you can save on. At the end of the day, what’s important is that you save a bunch of money while cerebrating your special day with family and friends.