It is difficult to imagine: Our wedding cost a whopping $200. I borrowed my dress and veil; I made the bridesmaid’s dresses; a friend made had gifted the cake; we had one bouquet for the church; and our fathers (both ministers) performed the ceremony. We opted for the photographer’s monthly special ($100 for eight 8x10s) and paid cash for everything, even the groomsmen’s tux rentals ($10 each). A lot has changed in 52 years, but enough about me.
I recently asked my “EC” readers to send their best money-saving wedding tips. I pored over hundreds of them, dividing them according to most popular and unique. Here for your reading pleasure are some of the best:
