Planning a Wedding on a Budget
Some people say that the average wedding today costs around $20,000. Of course that depends on where you live and who you are! So if you are planning a wedding on a budget, you will want to read this!
The two most important keys to planning a wedding on a budget are planning and organization. You can not save money if you start planning your wedding a month before the event!
I recommend that you get a 3 ring binder, some dividers, and paper. This will be your wedding “bible”. Make a section for EVERY aspect of your wedding. Every time you see something that you like or that will save you money, put it in the binder. You will use this for brainstorming. Review each section periodically and add ideas.
Using friends and relatives to help with various tasks can save a bundle. Just make sure that they are trustworthy and that you have a clear understanding about your expectations. Just because someone is nice and owns a camera, does not mean that they can photograph your wedding! If you make a bad call on this you could easily ruin your whole wedding day!
Do your research. There are many resources such as books and software programs that are inexpensive and easily accessible to help you. Planning a wedding on a budget has never been easier! Just make sure that you do your homework!
