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Create a Beautiful Wedding on a Budget Feb 06, 2008 12:00 AM A A (NewsUSA) — Few people realize that having a beautiful wedding does not require spending their entire savings. If you're planning a wedding, learning where to cut costs and how to budget will leave you with money to spare. Here are some tips on how to create a designer wedding on a budget: 1/3 For something old, wear a vintage wedding dress. You can save hundreds on a wedding gown by shopping in consignment or vintage shops, in newspaper classifieds and on the Internet. You also can update your mother's, grandmother's or aunt's wedding dress with a new neckline or hemline, beading or lace. 1/3 Print your own invitations. There are many wedding accessories that can be made instead of bought — the veil, the centerpieces and even the invitations. Do-it-yourself kits are available to help you create designer looks without the designer price tags. 1/3 Use an antique or classic car instead of a limousine. Contact a local antique or classic car club to rent a luxury vehicle, such as a 1939 Rolls-Royce or a 1952 Cadillac DeVille. Most of the owners will be thrilled to loan out their cars and you'll have more than enough room for the married couple at a much lower price. And, whereas a limousine is rented for a couple of hours, you have the benefit of keeping the antique vehicle for 24 hours or longer. 1/3 Keep the flowers simple. Instead of hiring a florist, contact a floral-design school and hire students to provide you with flower arrangements. You also can create your own flower arrangements. Buy one color of flower in bulk. It creates a visual impact while saving money. Contact a wholesale florist; many will sell flowers directly to the consumer. Create a Beautiful Wedding on a Budget