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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Lavish Wedding On A Shoestring Budget? Yes!

 Weddings can be costly…but there are ways to ease the bottom line.

The tried and true concept of ‘The Barter System’ can really help you facilitate

a luxurious affair with top-notch service and offerings on a shoestring budget. Trade your expertise, service know-how, or ability to write, play an instrument or another talent you possess for something another individual needs.


(Photo by Brooke Lark)

This is the making of an excellent barter system opportunity for your low-or-no budget wedding reception. Consider the following possibilities to barter your way to an elaborate but elegant affair: 

 

Scenario #1: You're an established hair cutter who can offer your services to a local caterer, who, in turn will provide exquisite bar setups and appetizers.


Scenario #2: You are an ace travel agent and can plan any type of trip or getaway....pair up with a florist who can provide beautiful arrangements for your tables.


Scenario #3: You're a marvelously talented singer, musician or composer...why not offer your musicality to a limo driver, a caterer, or a photographer in exchange for doing gigs for them 

at no charge. 


You are beginning to get the hang of bartering. Use your wonderful imagination and you might find that you can have the wedding of your dreams on a very limited budget. Above all, enjoy the planning, have fun! ~~Minister Sue Rakowski



(Trade your service or skill for a fun ride to

transport your guests to the reception.

Photo by Thomas Curryer)






Connect with a photographer who wants to trade services for your travel agent expertise to help plan trips to photo shoot locations. Photo by Kobu