A: Sure you can! There are so many tactics you can employ to keep wedding costs down -- it just takes creativity and good planning! First, and most importantly, set a realistic budget for your wedding and stick to it. Next, make a list of the items you want along with their prices and list them in order of priority. This will help you sort out what's most important to you and what you may be willing to forego (for instance, you may decide against purchasing dyed-to-match shoes, elbow-length gloves and wraps for all your attendants to wear in favor of spending that extra money on a beautiful unity candle ensemble and wedding programs).

Here are a few other ways to manage costs:
• At an evening wedding, create a romantic atmosphere economically by decorating with white lights and candles rather than with expensive floral arrangements.
• If your wedding is mid-day, cut costs by serving appetizers instead of a buffet or sit-down dinner.
• Shop for value! Look for ways to purchase in quantity for the best value. We offer a beautiful array of items priced as collections, ensembles and sets to help you keep those costs down!

If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to e-mail me at askjean@myjeanm.com!