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How to Have an Economical Wedding

Just lately I've had a few couples ask about how to have an economical wedding. Sometimes one partner or the other is what they like to call “underemployed”, and there may be no outside help with finances either. Crystal and Marvin wanted to have a full wedding with a full banquet following. They found they could do that and still invite nearly 100 guests by doing a Wednesday wedding.

All their vendors were happy to give a discount and they found that The Crystal Rose could provide the use of their lovely Hampden facility with full staff and a sit down dinner for a very low price. They did offer a cash bar rather than supplying drinks, which saved. Also flowers were minimal, but still lovely. We did a fairly traditional ceremony including yours truly in tux and top hat (see photo). Simply moving their date off a weekend allowed for a full wedding at a discount price.

I just got off the phone with the bride who loved everything about the affair. One guest remarked to me, “My weekends are so darn full, it was nice to have a party on a Wednesday for a change.”

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Gilpin County Commissioner; Colorado Wedding Officiant

Rev. Dr. Forrest Whitman has performed weddings here in Colorado for over 25 years. He has served as minister to five churches, and excels as a minister for couples who are unaffiliated with any formal religion or who have different religious beliefs. An award winning poet and author, Rev. Whitman is a working journalist and serves as Minister of The Rollinsville Community Church, Gilpin County Commissioner and freelance writer with many publishing credits.

Economical Wedding

LET'S CHAT AT A WEDDING SHOW

I'd love to chat with you either January 23 or April 10 at the Crystal Rose wedding shows 11a.m. till 3 p.m. There's always lots of free food and a glass of champagne too. There's no cost of admission and it's part of the fun in wedding planning. You'll find photographers, cake and flower folks, DJs and more at these shows. I like to watch the wedding tux and dress parades that go down the aisles. A wedding show is a good chance to think of what you'll want at your wedding.

I hope to see you Jan. 23 at the Crystal Rose near highlands ranch (303-730-4643 for directions; I like to get off C-470 at Lucent and drive over. The Lookout Mountain location happens April 10 so some flowers might be peeking out. Lookout Mountain is right above Golden and affords a spectacular view of the city. You just drive up I-70 and get off at any of the signs saying “Buffalo Bill's Grave/ Lookout Mountain. You'll see the Crystal Rose on your right. There will be a horse drawn carriage out in front.

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