How to throw a cheap but nice wedding shower

throw a cheap but nice wedding shower

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When a good friend or relative is getting married, many women want to throw her a bridal or wedding shower. However, the expense of one can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips on throw a cheap, but nice, wedding shower.

Instructions

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     Make a list of all items needed for the shower and the corresponding stores. Do not begin shopping until you search for any applicable coupons. Afullcup.com has a coupon database to search for printable coupons that will apply to food and paper products for the shower. Go to CouponMountain.com and RetailMeNot.com for coupon codes for any decorations or bridal gifts.

   • 2

     Search the bride's registry for items that can be used as decorations for the shower. Purchase the items as the shower's decorations and as the hostesses gift to the bride.

   • 3

     Purchase the invitations from VistaPrint.com. Many times they offer free printing on small orders and only charge for the shipping. If most of the attendees are younger women, an email, a Facebook invite, or an Evite (see Evite.com) could suffice. All three of those options are free.

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     Make a list of easy to prepare finger foods, such as cucumber sandwiches, pimento cheese sandwiches, and vegetable trays. Try to make as much of the food as you can, to avoid the cost of having to buy a pre-made item. Even cakes bought at the grocery store are much more expensive than homemade. Again, use the coupons found in step 1 to reduce the cost.

Tips &- Warnings

• The more hostesses for the party, the less expense for each one. The biggest expense for any shower is the food. Schedule the party at a time that only appetizers would be served, such as mid-afternoon, to reduce the food costs as well.

• If sending an email, Evite, or Facebook invite, you run the risk of someone not seeing the invitation. Make a list of all invited and place a personal phone call to anyone who does not RSVP within a week of the party, to make sure she receives the information in enough time to attend the party.

Source: www.ehow.com

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