Bad economy and all brides are still going to say yes! Those four words, “Will You Marry Me?” will still be asked. The question and answers come with hesitations though. Not because of lack of love, rather because of the price of having the perfect wedding. Instead of saying “no thank you, we can’t afford it”, the future couples for life are looking for cheaper alternatives. According to an article on Fox Business, Brides on a Budget: 75% of Weddings Being Scaled Back, 77% of respondents to a David’s Bridal survey said that the size of debt was more important than having the biggest and best wedding.

Couples are getting more creative with controlling costs. Jennifer Mae Fletke and Chris Watters from California decided to barter with businesses that provided services that they needed. Armed with skill and knowledge of videotaping and editing, this couple decided to offer their services in exchange for everything from wedding coordination to Jennifer’s wedding dress. You can read more on how they did it on CNN, (She bartered her way to a dream wedding).

Brides and grooms all over are now looking for those cheaper wedding ideas, wedding flowers, reception and ceremony decorations, wedding transportation, and cheap wedding reception meals. Over the next few weeks follow us as we discover and review great inexpensive wedding ideas, products, and services. We’ll scour the Internet for the best and most affordable and provide them to you.

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