You may not want to spend an arm and a leg on your wedding services and still have to foot the bill for the reception as well. The cost of your wedding ceremony will depend on your wedding location and type of service.
If considering a church ceremony, keep in mind that you will often have to pay for the church rental as well as the priest or minister to perform the ceremony.
Some churches will decorate for you while others will not. If this is an issue, be sure to ask first. How much money you will pay for the ceremony will vary and will depend on the church policies.
Following are tips on how you can save money on your church ceremony:
- Look for a church that offers complete services or all-inclusive packages rather than separate fees.
- Rent the church alone and hire your own minister (a la carte services).
- Plan your wedding ceremony on a day where there are no church services because it may be less expensive.
- Decorate the church yourself.
- Offer to volunteer at the church in exchange for a discount.
- Save money by hosting your ceremony in the church basement rather than in the worship center.
- Hold the ceremony at your church (if you are affiliated with one), as churches will often offer more inexpensive prices if you are a member of the church.
Use these tips to help plan your wedding ceremony at a church of choice and on a budget of choice.
Hilary Basile is a writer for MyGuidesUSA.com. At MyGuidesUSA.com (http://www.myguidesusa.com), you will find valuable tips and resources for handling life's major events. Whether you're planning a wedding, buying your first home, anxiously awaiting the birth of a child, contending with a divorce, searching for a new job, or planning for your retirement, you'll find answers to your questions at MyGuidesUSA.com.
