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Instead of waiter service, have a help-yourself buffet bar.
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Compare hourly fees and package deals to see which is more cost-effective for you.
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Ask friends and relatives to pitch in with their cars and do away with hiring vehicles.
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Limit decorative lighting to the stage and the mandap. Use ordinary lights for the rest of the area.
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Ask friends and family to video-record the big day for you.
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Create your final cut of the wedding video by putting together all the footage on CD. You could hire an editing suite with an operator for an hour too do so.
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If you must hire a limo, do so only to arrive. You can always make a getaway in a gaily-decorated family car.
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Go through magazines to check what designer have to offer for the current season. Then ask your family tailor to rustle up something similar.
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Find out where big stores source their pre-embroidered lehenga sets from. Once you have that info, buy yours straight from the wholesaler.
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Rope in the relatives-saris are generally much cheaper when bought from the region where they''e made. A kanjeevaram is cheaper in Chennai, and you can save mega bucks if you buy a Paithani in Aurangabad.
