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Green Leaf Designs	We recently had the pleasure of working with LVL Events, and what a smooth, professional experience it was. Lindsay and her assistant were on top of everything and always willing to lend a helping hand.
Premiere Events Group	LVL was awesome to work with. Lindsay was an absolute pleasure and I look forward to working on future events with LVL.
Katelin Wallace Photography	Lindsay is such a joy to work with! Her eye for detail and exquisite taste set her apart from others. She goes above and beyond to make sure her brides' wedding day always goes smoothly.

LVL Events on Saving Money, Time and Frustration

With the economy in dire straits I thought it would only be appropriate to give some tips on how to save money when planning your dream wedding.

Before researching any vendors or falling in love with an unaffordable venue, it’s critical to create a realistic budget based on individual financial situations and priorities. There is nothing worse than finding the photographer of one’s dreams only to realize later their prices are outside the budget.

Contrary to popular belief, hiring an event planner can reduce costs. In addition to reducing stress, hiring a wedding coordinator can also save you money based on their relationships and ability to negotiate with vendors. Most often the money I save my clients ends up paying for my services and then some!

Considering alternate days and times such as Fridays, Sundays or afternoon weddings is a great way to get lower rates. Most vendors and venues have lower rates for Friday, Sunday or daytime weddings or for off season weddings (excluding summer months).

Trimming the guest list is one of the best ways to reduce expenses without sacrificing quality. The upside to a smaller wedding is that it can be more intimate, allowing the couple to spend more time with each guest and not feel obligated to invite unwanted guests. If this scenario creates some friction, some couples opt for a second, less extravagant reception for extended family and friends.

Another great way to cut back on costs is to save postage on wedding invitations RSVPs. Forgo the inner envelope and instead of a reply card, ask guests to reply online or by the telephone. Not only will you save money from the printer bill, it should also reduce your postage expense. Some technophiles are opting to go totally electronic, but if traditional paper invitations are important, simply avoiding irregularly shaped invitations also can minimize postage fees. Check with the local post office or web site before ordering invitations.

Finally, the piece de resistance for any bride is the gown. Shopping sample sales and the Internet for bargains is a great alternative to paying full price for a wedding dress. Check out sample sales at a local bridal salon. It's a great opportunity to get a designer dress at rock-bottom prices. Sites like eBay, Craigslist and others have great deals on used wedding dresses. Remember that cleaning the delicate fabric of a wedding gown may cost up to $250, so avoid the cheap dress with the filthy hem.

About LVL Events
LVL Events is a full service wedding and event planning company serving all of Southern California; including Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. Among the wedding planners Orange County has to offer, LVL Events provides a variety of services and customizes each event package to fit their clients’ needs. They have the most professional event and wedding planners in Southern California which help clients navigate the maze of vendors, from photographers to florists and caterers and to ensure the best quality for the best price. For more information, please visit www.lvlevents.com.


Contact
Lindsay Longacre
Founder, LVL Events
714-718-3122
Lindsay@lvlevents.com
www.lvlevents.com