| THE COST OF SAYING "I DO"" & HOW TO SAVE MONEY!!! |
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| SOME LESSER KNOWN REASONS FOR GETTING MARRIED Married couples earn on average $200 more per week than their single counterparts,are generally healthier,live longer and have 50% more sex. The catch? The price tag for the wedding day. |
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| "Remember money doesn't limit the wedding,imagination does" ~Peter Hale. TIPS Saturday night is the most expensive night to hold a wedding .Think about a morning or afternoon wedding. Dare to be different. If you decide to hire cars then book them for the minimum time. Have one take you to the ceremony and reception and then another to pick you up at the end of the day or use your own car to leave the reception. COST LIST ~ Pay one third the average Invitations $130 Bride's Dress & Accessories $970 Groom's suit $370 Hair & Makeup $100 Flowers $80 Videographer & Photos $985 Bridal rings $330 Ceremony fees $225 Transport $120 Reception $1150 Drinks $800 Decorations $40 Entertainment - $120 Wedding Cake $80 Bridal gifts $60 Extras $200 Honeymoon $2250 TOTAL TARGET COST - $8010 The Australian average cost of a wedding(1999) - $24,187. |
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