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Many may believe theirbudgetsare set in stone with the big day around the corner.
Unfortunately, countless couples are caught off guard by unexpected expenses as their wedding approaches.
Here are six hidden costs of your summer wedding and how you’re free to still save.
Also see 10 wedding expensive frugal couples avoid.
Things like cleaning, security and parking may all cost extra.
Many venues charge a corkage fee or a fee to kick off the bottle and serve the alcohol.
To save money,Higgs recommends sourcing alcohol from wholesalers and negotiatingcorkage fee waiverswith vendors.
The cost to alter asuit or dresscan be quite expensive.
In some cases, it may rival the cost of the apparel itself.
Cake Cutting Fees
A surprising cost for many future newlyweds are cake cutting or cakeage fees.
This cost is usually applied when a couple brings in a cake from an outside bakery.
Even a relatively small reception could see an additional $50 to $100 in cake cutting costs.
Postage can cost 50 cents to $2.50 per invitation depending on the size and weight of the envelope.
Unfortunately, transportation costs can add another $500 to $1,500 to your overall budget.
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