Yes, I read it, and you can read the whole thing right here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-taylor/10-ways-to-cut-the-costs-_b_5950362.html
With all due respect to The Huffington Post, I couldn't disagree with most of their points more if I tried. As a planner, I pride myself on being able to show my clients how to save money, and I want to burn this list so that they never see it. The problem with things like this on the internet, is that everyone believe the internet as Gospel. How many times have you heard that Betty White died this year? She's not dead. The internet said so though, and I had to throw a little Snopes.com at everyone that posted that nonsense.
Betty White can't ever die by the way. She's a genius.
Anyway...
Below are some of the points HP made, and what my answers are to them. Feel free to throw in your two cents regarding these points or anything else in the article!
HP says: 2. Go to a bridal shop, then go online.
When
people say 'never buy your wedding dress online', I like to imagine
what they really mean is 'never buy online without trying the dress on
first'. Though there is some risks
with buying a preowned dress, finding the dress you love in a Bridal
shop first and then heading to PreOwnedWeddingDresses can be a great way to save cash. Alternatively, try these 8
Etsy Bridal Boutiques.
Rothweiler Event Design says: OMG,
no. Do not do this. I cannot believe this piece of advice is out there.
As a planner, I fight this all of the time. This is a wedding gown, not
a pair of shoes from JustFab.com.
This is possibly the most important piece of clothing that a bride will
ever wear in her entire life. I strongly encourage brides to cut corners
elsewhere because this is not the place to do it. Can it work out in
your favor? Sure. But why roll the dice here?
Figure out your budget, track down dresses and styles that you like, and
then go purchase one from a reputable store that offers in house
alterations.
HP says: 6. DIY centre pieces and other DIY items
On
one hand DIY can be a seriously cost efficient way of cutting out
unnecessary price burdens. On the other hand, it can also be a COMPLETE
disaster. Think carefully about your
skills before taking on any DIY project and scout out cool printable
items like these wedding table games.
Rothweiler Event Design says: DIY
is fine and some couples are crafty and do enjoy this. But what many
couples do not think about is a. the time is takes and b. the storage
that is necessary both before and
after the big day. Planning a wedding is a full time job, and if you're
adding arts and crafts on top of that, you will find yourself spending
every weekend with a glue gun and glitter. Plus, where will all of your
decor live leading up to the wedding? What
about after the wedding? It's not always easy to unload everything you
made once you've tied the knot.
HP says: 7. Hey Mr DJ, take the evening off!
Welcome
to the world of iPods, MP3 players and mobile phones. Update with all
your favourite songs, make a super playlist and party away. If you're
like me and have a dubious
musical library, why not ask a couple friends around for an evening of
cocktails and musical playlist making. Still worried about being your
own DJ? Check out DIYreception, these guys will create your
playlist for you, covering a range of genres and can even create custom introductions.
Rothweiler Event Design says: In
the grand scheme of your budget, a DJ is not a large percentage. What
you are saving here is not worth it. A playlist is super for your work
out at the gym, but you need a
real live person to watch the crowd and play appropriate music. Even
with a playlist, an experienced DJ will know when to change it up and
how to get the crowd moving.
HP says: 9. Set up a DIY bar.
A
luxury for only the luckiest of couples, having the chance to host your
own DIY bar can be one way to save save save when planning your
wedding. Hosting your wedding at an
owned or backyard property? Find out how to pull off the ideal DIY bar here.
Rothweiler Event Design says: What
a great way to burn through a lot of alcohol really quickly. How does
this save money? By not hiring a bartender? This is a recipe for
disaster. A planner and/or a caterer
will be able to tell you exactly how much and of what you need for your
guest count. That way you are still able to buy your own and save money
but not buy too little or too much. A trained bar staff will be able to
correctly pour drinks so that you're not
completely out of alcohol by the first hour of the reception.
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