Trade Offs

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Couples looking for great wedding deals can often begin by looking at relationships. Who do they know? Who can help them create a debt-free wedding? What are some of the great deals that can be worked out through creative trades?

For example, I knew one couple who owned a flower shop. They had friends who owned a limo service. They worked out a trade where wedding arrangements were swapped for limo service to the reception hall.

Creative trade offs can be had when couples think about who they know and what they have to offer. A key is making sure everyone benefits, and that they trades are no one-sided.

Great trades can involve not only transportation, but also decor, stationery, or even accommodations. Get creative and start saving.