Planning A Wedding On A Budget

If you're planning a wedding on a budget, then you've come to the right place.

In a time when the expenses of many modest weddings are in 5-digit figures, Planning A Wedding on a budget requires a little help. Many families need to know there are alternatives which will allow a dream wedding without the nightmare price tag. We understand this and have compiled resources to help you in the cost-effective planning of your special day.

The first question most people ask when planning a wedding on a budget is can I and should I hire someone? Bridal consultants could possibly save you money but if you have the time to track down the best prices and alternatives yourself, you can save the fee that they charge by doing it on your own. We found there is a great deal of difference in prices between florists, bakeries, and printers. We have saved hundreds of dollars by planning a wedding on a budget and by visiting several vendors of each category and choosing the best one. So shop around and you'll save.

Check with the church, if you are planning a wedding on a budget and going to hold the ceremony in a church, many have a bridal consultant to assist you. While she most likely won't do all the work for you or plan the whole event, she may have info on florists and she may be invaluable in decorating the church. Also, we think it is necessary to have someone, other than a member of the bridal party, to direct everyone.

Also, when planning a wedding on a budget books and magazines will help. True, we know bridal magazines are expensive, but you can get some for free at the bridal registry desks of department stores and in bridal and floral shops. The better guides will offer information on every aspect from the engagement through the honeymoon, along with pages where you can note your own preferences, needs, desires, dollars and plans.

Finally, put everything in writing when planning a wedding on a budget and establish a solid written budget. Estimate every expense and add fifteen percent and you may come close to your actual spending. Of course a wedding budget is only a guideline and it won't be possible to be totally accurate but you can have control over the expenditures if you operate with a budget.

Below is a list of resources we've compiled that offers more information on planning a wedding on a budget.

And be sure to check out our pages that offer information on Planning A Wedding, Wedding Planning Software, Wedding Planning List, Wedding Planning Guide, and Wedding Planning Checklist elsewhere on this site.