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Originally Posted by funnyvalentine
An unusual location can set the stage for many other details that can cost less. If you think outside the box, you'll discover that there are many things about weddings that are not engraved in stone.
A setting in a public park, museum, other unusual site (I've done two in drive in movies!) can make a lot of less expensive options appropriate, as far as flowers, clothing, music, etc.
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As I am currently planning my wedding, and have watched two friends plan in the past year, I have two comments on some of the recent postings:
1) An unusual location can often be just as expensive, as you need to rent everything separately - often nothing but the location is included, literally.
2) This may be different in other areas, but in the NYC metro area while costs to the caterer are the same no matter what time of year the event is held, many places can and DO charge more for weddings than other events, and charge more for weddings during the 'wedding season' than in the off season. Having researched both kinds of events, I have the paperwork to prove it.
There are many ways to cut costs and still have a fabulous wedding. I think it is a matter of setting priorities, doing research and remembering that the wedding last one day, the marriage lasts the rest of your life.