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This TabStart page offers a hand-selected collection of the best wedding websites online that feature ideas for throwing small weddings on a budget. Both wedding planning professionals and fellow brides share advice on keeping guest list numbers down, finding venues that are well suited for small weddings, and politely telling some friends and family that they won't be invited. Also, there are several websites below that provide tips and suggestions for decorating your small wedding on a budget.
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Brides Magazine Forum: Ideas for Small Weddings - This forum page from Brides magazine presents an extensive discussion in which fellow brides share ideas for hosting small weddings. The bride who initially began the thread was having second thoughts about having a small wedding, but the forum consensus is that she should follow her gut and keep it small.
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Beach Weddings: Ideas for Small Weddings on a Budget - This article from the Wedding Channel explains how a beach or destination wedding can be well suited for couples who are interested in having smaller weddings on a budget. Because these weddings require travel, your wedding guest list can be smaller, which will save you money on food, drinks, and decorations.
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Ideas for Politely Throwing a Small Wedding - This article from Our Wedding Day explains the best way to explain to friends and family that you are throwing a small wedding and that, due to size restraints, you won't be able to invite everyone. There are helpful tips here for making feel the uninvited feel included.
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Tips and Advice for Keeping Guest List Numbers Down - One of the crucial elements of sticking to your wedding budget is to keep the number of guests low. Fewer guests mean less food, drinks, and decorations, which will in turn help you manage your costs. But, shedding friends and family from your guest list can be difficult. Explore this Wedding Wire forum to discover tips and advice from other brides for keeping your wedding small.
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Top 10 Inexpensive Flowers for Small Weddings on a Budget - This entry from the Wedding Channel website lists the top 10 most inexpensive flowers for weddings, with alstroemeria lilies and baby's breath heading the list.
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65 Ideas for Weddings on a Budget - This oustanding Martha Stewart Weddings slideshow presents 65 ideas that will help you plan your wedding on a tight budget. From serving signature cocktails to eliminating full dinner service, there are clever and classy ideas here that will help you save money so that you can do more with the aspects of your wedding that are most important to you.
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Ideas for Decorating a Small Wedding on a Budget - This Para Ti Novia entry presents photos and descriptions of a small vintage garden wedding that was decorated on a budget. This wedding was held at a private residence, and it featured decorating ideas that were very beautiful and affordable.