There is the classical white-out theme. Here you could use white roses or gardenias, red carpets and white aisles arranged in a green, lush garden setting. White is a sign of purity of love and intentions. You could also use other colors to compliment your wedding. Take for instance, red for passion and violet for lust. It’s better if it’s a color both you and your spouse like.

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A luau theme is a great idea for a wedding. It’s on a beach setting with guests on summer attire, perfectly economical for the tight-budgeted. Completely reverse the budget scheme and what you get is the classical wedding theme in formal attire. Here, the wedding’s on a hotel with guests wearing formal attire in colors like black or white. Another interesting theme is one highlighting both of your interests. The way to do it is by concentrating on what the both of you love (besides each other, of course). For instance, if you both like the Godfather trilogy, then why don’t use a Mafia-themed wedding? Just go easy with the guns though.

But the best among the five wedding ideas is the one which is conducted in a small-town chapel. Nothing beats the humility and simplicity of small chapels. After all, it does not depend on how economical or how grandiose a wedding is. The theme should envelope you and your partner the way the sacrament of matrimony would the both of you.

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Planning a wedding is an exciting time in a couples life. It can also be one of the most expensive. The wedding reception  is where the bulk of the expenses go. Here are 5 inexpensive wedding reception ideas that can help the happy couple to have the wedding of their dreams while staying within a reasonable budget. 

1. Have Your Wedding Ceremony and Reception at the Same Location

Many reception locations have stunningly beautiful gardens or scenery that would make an ideal wedding setting. When you hold the ceremony and the reception at the same location, you won’t need expensive cars to get you to your reception.

2. Have Your Wedding on a Weekday

Weekend weddings have become a standard, but prices for everything from the church to the caterer are always much higher on weekends. Consider having your wedding on a weekday instead.

3. Cut Out the Alcoholic Beverages

One of the bigger costs of most weddings is the alcohol. While you can still offer the celebratory champagne, you might consider cutting out the open bar in place of less expensive options.

4. Serve a Buffet Dinner

A formal menu with a three course dinner can be expensive. Make your wedding more of a fun party atmosphere celebration that people will remember by serving a buffet type selection of foods.

5. Decorate Your Own Wedding Cake

You can save on your wedding cake by ordering a plain white cake with no trim from your baker. When you get it, buy a wedding cake top and decorate it yourself with silk flowers or ribbon.

Your wedding reception can be as wonderful as you have always hoped it would be without costing a fortune.

Since 2001, Erica Brooks, owner of StressAwayBridalShop.com has offered brides inexpensive wedding ideas, elegant bridal accessories and bridal favors to help them to have the wedding of their dreams while saving time and money. Visit today to get Bridal News Weekly, containing free wedding ideas and tips to receive a free bridal accessories catalog.