Es Crim Cake 2011. All three of these budget There will be someone else who bought the same dress, wore it once, packed it up, and now wants to get rid of it. So don't pay $5000 on a dress you wear once. You can actually find second hand wedding dresses for a lot less than retail prices. Go used. Most of these things will turn out nicer when done by hand than buying the cheapest version available. You obviously don't want to make everything by hand, but if you enlist your family and friends, you can save some money by making your own favors, centerpieces, flower arrangements, and even invitations. Do It Yourself. That way, it looks like the real thing for a fraction of the cost. If you're worried about how it will look, there are now fake cakes you can rent and set your small cake on top of. They will still taste as good, and save you money. Instead, get a smaller version for just you and your spouse to be, and then order sheet cakes to be cut in the back for the rest of the guests. You don't need a huge, ornate cake that feed everyone at your reception. Save on the cake. Here are a few budget wedding ideas to help you save big, but still have a great wedding day. But what if you could have it for less? With the sky rocketing prices of everything in today's society, it can seem like a crime to spend less than $20,000 on your wedding.