Unless you have been living under a huge rock you are aware of our "hard economic times". We are constantly being bombarded with the idea the economy is not good!

Well the fact remains people meet and fall in love regardless of the economic climate. So if you are planning a wedding and have a strict budget going low cost does require going "cheap!"

There are affordable wedding favors and decorations that can add elegance and class to your ceremony without breaking the bank. The best place to find value is on the Internet and several stores will offer to ship your favors free, that can be a huge savings!

Here are a few quick tips to help you:

1. Have your favors do double duty: If you get your guests photo frames they can also serve as seating assignments at your reception tables. Glass photo coasters can also be used with a hand written "thank you".

2. Use wedding collections for your best value: You can get several items for your reception or service that can also set your wedding theme, for example a collection may include a flower girl basket, ring bearer pillow, unity candles, wedding guest book or several other items all with the same theme offering a better value than buying each item separately.

3. Use wedding favor boxes: With these boxes and your imagination you can create a wonderful treat for your wedding guests. They are very affordable and the ideas for contains is unlimited.

4. Sale Sale Sale:Watch for sale items at the various sites that offer favors and decorations. A good sale coupled with free shipping can save you a bundle!

So there you have it with a little homework and imagination you can have a great wedding day without costing a fortune. Inexpensive wedding decorations are out there so roll up your sleeves and get looking!