Inexpensive Wedding Ideas – Frequently Asked Questions
If you have been looking for inexpensive wedding ideas, you have probably come up with a list of questions a mile long. This article contains some great answers to some of the more popular questions related to your wedding budget, the invitations, and ways to save money on the food and entertainment. Once you have gone through the answers below, you will be ready to plan a fantastic event on a reasonable budget.
How Do I Start Planning My Wedding Budget?
The tighter your overall spending limit, the more important it becomes to plan a detailed budget so you can see early in the process what you will be able to include and what must be cut. Overall, your budget will be divided into seven broad categories. Your reception will take up approximately 50% of the total budget for the wedding, with another 40% being equally split among bridal attire, photography, music, and flowers. The last 10% will be split among the invitations, postage, and other miscellaneous expenses. Get your overall budget split into these broad categories first and it will enable you to start drilling down into the specifics more easily.
Do I Need Professionally Printed Wedding Invitations?
Homemade invitations used to be a symbol of tackiness, but these days that has changed. Modern color printers and graphic design software has made it very possible to create dazzling invitations on your own computer and print them at home or at a local print shop such as Kinko's for way less money than a typical printer would charge.
What Are Some Cheap Options For Food And Entertainment?
Because food is so expensive and will make up such a big portion of the budget for the reception, you will want to consider just how formal you want your meal to be. A formal wedding and reception will probably demand a sit-down meal or at least a buffet service. Sit down meals are the most expensive option because of the extra staff required in terms of waiters and waitresses, as well as the extra cooks needed to prepare the individual entrees. A buffet is a great alternative because it costs less for a caterer to prepare and will ensure that everyone has something they can eat.
You might consider abandoning the traditional sit down mean if your budget is extremely tight. Instead an elegant option would be to feed your guests "cocktail party" style, with nice hors d'ouvres being served at a food station or by roaming waiters on trays. This is a fun way to host a reception because it allows your guests to be more mobile and able to mingle freely with others.
Obviously, inexpensive wedding ideas can be found for every aspect of your special day, from the ceremony to the honeymoon. With a little creativity and research, you can see how your budget, invitations, and food costs can be trimmed down without eliminating any of the most important parts of your wedding.
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Koolatron - Koolatron Voyager Cooler List Price: $159.95 Sale Price: $103.50 Used From: $120.71 |
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Ideal for road trips, camping excursions, boating trips, tailgate parties, and just about any other away-from-home activity, the Koolatron Voyager thermoelectric cooler keeps your food and beverages cool without requiring you to stock up on ice cubes every few hours. The Voyager plugs directly into your car's 12-volt cigarette lighter, where it draws less power than your headlights. Once plugged in, the cooler's thermoelectric cooling module--which takes up less space than a matchbook--maintains a constant temperature of approximately 40 to 45 degrees F lower than the temperature of the surrounding air. At a temperature of 80 degrees F, for example, the contents of the cooler will stay at 38 degrees F. As a result, you can store cool drinks for weeks on end, preserve leftovers for a couple of days, and even keep ice cubes whole for three or four days longer than traditional coolers. No more costly stops for soda or snacks, saving you both time and money while on the road. As an alternative, you can also use the Voyager to heat food up to 130 to 140 degrees F--hot enough for a potluck dinner or a picnic. Or you can split the difference and keep infant food and bottles warm while on the road. Explaining Thermoelectric Refrigeration Thermoelectric refrigeration uses a principle called the Peltier effect to pump heat electronically. Named after a French scientist who discovered it in 1834, the Peltier effect describes the process of electrical currents passing through a series of tiny metal cube junctions, thereby transferring heat from one metal to the other. When connected to a heat-absorbing device on one side and a heat-dissipating device on the other, solid-state thermoelectric modules are capable of transferring large quantities of heat. The Voyager cooler applies this technology through its internal aluminum cold plate fins, which absorb heat from the contents (food and beverages), and then use the thermoelectric modules to transfer it to the heat-dissipating fins under the control panel. The only moving part is a small 12-volt fan that disperses the heat into the air. Thermoelectric modules--which are ideally suited to recreational applications because they are lightweight, compact, insensitive to motion or tilting, have no moving parts, and can operate directly from 12-volt batteries. Voyager Benefits The Voyager offers a number of benefits to anyone who travels frequently in a vehicle. While it's not quite as portable as a traditional cooler, it still offers plenty of on-the-go freedom, making it great for day trips, long overnight journeys, pleasure boating, fishing, and camping. It's also extremely efficient, continually reducing the temperature within the first three hours depending on the contents of the unit and the surrounding air. And because there's only one moving part (the 12-volt fan), virtually nothing in the cooler can wear out. The Voyager also proves invaluable as an extra fridge in a recreation room or basement bar, the main fridge in a dorm room, as a medical cooler for samples or temperature-sensitive drugs, and as a storage case for heat-sensitive camera and film equipment in extreme climates. Specifications: Capacity: 29 quarts, or up to 48 12-ounce cans Power usage: 12 volts / 4.5 amps DC Interior dimensions: 12 by 12 by 12 inches (W x H x D) Exterior dimensions: 16 by 15.5 by 17 inches (W x H x D) Weight: 13 pounds The Koolatron Voyager 29 quart 12 Volt cooler is ruggedly designed with plenty of room to store and cool all your favorite travel snacks and beverages. Your family will no longer need to stop for food or soda while on the road. The time and money saved by eliminating stops at the convenience store while on trips will more than pay for the Voyager over time. A 12 Volt plug is included with your Voyager Cooler and plugs into your cigarette lighter to keep all your favorite snacks and beverages chilled up to 40ºF below the ambient temperature. The Koolatron Voyager can also keep food warm up to 135ºF. With the optional AC adaptor the cooler can be plugged into a standard 110 Volt household outlet and used indoors or on the patio as a compact refrigerator or bar fridge.The perfect gift for RVers, boaters, outdoorsmen, hunters or college students! |
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Weddingstar Motorcycle Get-away Wedding Couple Figurine List Price: $49.98 Sale Price: $32.00 |
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This romantic wedding couple are seated on a classic motor bike that has been magnificently crafted and includes a miniature "Just Married" license plate along with actual paper pom poms delicately tied to the back fender. Hand painted porcelain. |
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Concept XT 23003 Digital Thermometer List Price: $16.99 Sale Price: $9.71 |
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Displays temperature in Fahrenheit or Centigrade. Designed to attach to vehicle air vent. Multiple mounting system. Tape and hardware included. Battery included. |
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Harley Davidson: American Motorcycle [VHS] List Price: $14.98 Sale Price: $7.50 Used From: $0.75 |
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Schumacher SC-600A SpeedCharge High Frequency Battery Charger List Price: $63.35 Sale Price: $29.99 Used From: $26.99 |
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High-frequency charger uses advanced technology to charge up to twice as fast as conventional chargers. 5-year limited warranty. The Schumacher SC-600A SpeedCharge is a fully automatic battery charger that uses advanced technology to charge up to twice as fast as conventional chargers. It offers 6-, 4-, and 2-amp charging modes to efficiently charge and maintain connected batteries. The 50-amp clamps are compatible with both top and side-mounted battery posts. Its easy-to-read LED indicators show battery charge status at a glance. Multi-stage, automatic charging for 6V and 12V batteries Multiple Charging Modes Choose from 2-amp, 4-amp, and 6-amp charging modes to quickly charge all types and sizes of batteries. In 6-amp Fast Charge mode, the charger monitors battery condition and adjusts charge rate downward to prevent battery damage for car, small truck, motorcycle, and lawn tractor lead-acid and AGM battery types. 4-amp Medium Charge is a self-adjusting charge rate that's ideal for everyday charging needs and for keeping your battery in peak condition. 2-amp Slow Charge is a trickle setting for charging and maintaining small batteries, such as those for motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and lawn tractors. Electronic Push Button Controls The SC-600A features easy-to-feel switches for selection of Charge Rate or Battery Type. Choose between 6- or 12-volt batteries, as well as selecting Fast, Medium, or Slow Charge. Sturdy, Built-In Handle The built-in handle serves as convenient cord wrap for the 50-amp clamps and power cord, in addition to providing easy portability. Microprocessor Controlled Microprocessor Controlled Technology with multi-stage charging lets the Schumacher SC-600A deliver added precision, safety, and battery life. This technology lets you charge your motorcycle, car, or utility vehicle batteries up to 2x faster than using conventional chargers. Fully Automatic Operation The SC-600A automatically switches from Continuous Charge to Float-Mode Monitoring, which allows the charger to maintain the battery when fully charged. The SC-600A resumes continuous charging when the battery becomes discharged. Technical Specifications Input Voltage: 120V AC Output Voltage: 6V/12VDC Output Power: 2A/4A/6A continuous Amperage Control: Push-button RoHS Compliant: Yes Energy Star Compliant: No Certifications: UL, CUL Warranty: 5 Year Dimensions: 6.9" x 3" x 7.5" Weight: 2.1lbs |
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Campbell Hausfeld RP3200 12-Volt Inflator and Worklight List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $22.88 Used From: $18.73 |
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Never tackle roadside emergencies in the dark. The Campbell Hausfeld RP3200 12-Volt Inflator with Worklight quickly and conveniently inflates high-pressure items such as tires and sporting equipment, while illuminating dark areas. The inflator is compact enough to store in your vehicle's trunk, and it comes with two inflation nozzles and one inflation needle for sports balls.Plugs into standard 12-volt lighter outlets, making quick work of a variety of inflation jobs. View larger.RP3200 12-Volt Inflatorwith WorklightApplications:Inflating car, motorcycle, bike, scooter, and wheel barrow tiresInflating sports balls such as basketballs, footballs, and volleyballsAiding with roadside emergencies and camping tripsIlluminating work area when inflating objects in dim conditionsPortable Inflator Plugs into Your CarThe RP3200 is a high-volume air pump that operates at a maximum pressure of 120 PSI for fast, reliable results, whether you're inflating a tire or a beach ball. The built-in pressure gauge makes things simple--the inflator will immediately stop when it reaches your selected pressure.What's more, the RP3200 is easy to use when you're on the road: simply plug the inflator into any standard 12-volt lighter outlet and you're ready to go.Properly Inflate Your Tires and ToysProper tire inflation saves time, money, and also protects the environment by improving your car's gas mileage. Thankfully, with the RP3200 you can keep your tires at optimal pressure--just use the inflator to pump up car and motorcycle tires, bike and scooter tires, and even wheel barrow tires. For other inflating jobs, you can use the included inflation needle to pump up basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, and more.For further convenience, the RP3200 has an automatic shut-off feature, which means the unit will automatically shut off after your pre-set pressure is reached.Worklight for Safety and ConvenienceThe RP3200 is unique among inflators because it comes equipped with a worklight. This light effectively illuminates your work area when you're inflating objects in dim conditions or when you're handling a nighttime roadside emergency. Should you require assistance, the flashing hazard light alerts others that you need help.Compact Design with On-Board StorageTo help keep your car organized, the RP3200 offers on-board storage for the hose, cord, and accessories. And because it fits in your trunk, this inflator is ideal for roadside emergencies or camping trips.The RP3200 is backed by a one-year limited warranty.About Campbell Hausfeld: Making it Easier to Do it Like a Pro!Campbell Hausfeld makes it easier for you to finish your projects like a pro. The company's history of creating quality products began in 1836, when it manufactured horse-drawn wagons and agricultural equipment. Today, the company offers a complete line of air compressors, air tools and accessories, inflators, nailers and staplers, paint sprayers, pressure washers, and more. Finish your projects faster and easier with Campbell Hausfeld.What's in the BoxRP3200 Cordless Inflator, three inflation nozzles, universal adapter, lighter plug, work light, and flashing hazard light.Use this tool to pump up high-pressure items, such as tires and sporting equipment--its handy built-in worklight even allows nighttime use.(Click images above to view larger.) 12V, 300 PSI Inflator, Perfect For Emergency Roadside Tire Inflation, Plugs Into Cigarette Lighter, Inflates Car & Bike Tires, Beach Balls, Footballs, Soccer Balls, Basketballs, & Other Recreational Equipment, Includes 3 Inflation Nozzles, Universal Adapter, Cigarette Lighter Plug & Built-In Pressure Gauge, Work Light & Flashing Hazard Light. |
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3M 03456C Scotchlite Reflective Tape, 2-Inch x 36-Inch, Silver List Price: $7.29 Sale Price: $3.44 |
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Scotchlite, 2' x 36', Silver Reflective Safety Tape. |
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Targus XL Backpack Designed for 17 Inch Notebooks TXL617 (Black with Blue Accents) List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $48.17 Used From: $50.92 |
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Targus TXL617 17" XL Notebook Backpack |
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SteelSeries Simraceway SRW-S1 Gaming Steering Wheel List Price: $119.99 Sale Price: $119.95 |
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The Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel co-developed with SteelSeries, provides a fully customizable driving experience where the steering, shift and pedal controls are in your hands on a free-standing, real-wheel design. The SRW-S1 will work with any major PC racing title*, but was specifically designed alongside some of the world's top Indy Race Car drivers while using the Simraceway online racing platform. Note that some functionality such as gear shift lights will operate only within the Simraceway game. Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel key features include 15 fully programmable buttons and directional pad for a personalized set-up, customizable steering sensitivity coupled with quick rotary dials for driving aids, interactive in-game RPM and Shift Indicator lights that respond to Simraceway online gameplay, real-feel Rubberized racing wheel comfort grips with realistic racing wheel shifters for true to life racing experience, and quick set-up plug and play while racing in the online Simraceway platform. |
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Mobile Edge SecurePack 17-Inch Backpack (Black/Yellow) List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $47.99 Used From: $43.19 |
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Backpack - Ballistic Nylon - Black, Yellow - Notebook Case |
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